The Open Championship 2025 is poised to make history with its largest-ever prize purse, as organisers confirm a significant increase in winnings for the prestigious event. Golf's elite will compete for a share of the multi-million-pound fund, with the champion set to pocket a record-breaking sum.
Record Prize Money for The Open 2025
Next year's tournament at Royal Troon will see a substantial boost in prize money, continuing the trend of rising payouts in major golf competitions. The exact figures are yet to be finalised, but insiders suggest the total purse could exceed £15 million, with the winner earning over £2 million.
How The Open's Prize Fund Compares
The Open traditionally offers slightly lower prize money than the US-based majors, but the 2025 increase narrows that gap significantly. Here's how it stacks up:
- Masters Tournament: £15.5m total purse in 2024
- PGA Championship: £14m in 2024
- US Open: £16m in 2024
- The Open: Projected £15m+ in 2025
Why The Prize Money Matters
The increased purse reflects golf's growing global popularity and the tournament's commercial success. It also helps attract the strongest possible field to the historic links course at Royal Troon.
R&A Chief Executive Martin Slumbers commented: "We're committed to ensuring The Open remains golf's most international major championship. The enhanced prize fund demonstrates our dedication to the players who make this tournament so special."
Previous Winners' Earnings
For context, here's what recent Open champions have earned:
- 2023: £2.3m (Brian Harman)
- 2022: £2.1m (Cameron Smith)
- 2021: £1.6m (Collin Morikawa)
The 2025 champion will likely surpass all these figures, marking another milestone in golf's financial evolution.
