The R&A has revealed the prize money for the 154th Open Championship, with a record reward awaiting the winner at Royal Portrush from 16-19 July. The total purse has increased since Scottie Scheffler claimed the Claret Jug in 2025.
Details of the prize fund were released alongside the launch of the official tournament collection by the R&A Shop. The champion will receive the highest-ever winner’s cheque in the championship’s history, though specific figures were not disclosed in the initial announcement.
Scheffler’s victory last year saw him take home a significant sum, and this year’s increase reflects the growing financial stature of golf’s oldest major. The 154th Open marks a return to Northern Ireland’s Royal Portrush, which last hosted in 2019.
Spectators can expect enhanced viewing experiences and new merchandise lines as part of the 154th Open collection, which includes apparel and accessories. The R&A emphasised its commitment to maintaining the championship’s prestige through increased prize money.
