Portrush, Northern Ireland – Open Championship is leaving the total prize money of $ 17 million, R&A has chosen for the first time not to increase the purse.
The US Open also did not promote its purse in Omont this year.
The winner will get $ 3.1 million this week in Royal Portrash, the same amount Xander Schaffele Earned in Royal Tron last year.
Four big companies gradually increased their prize money in recent years. Masters increased their reward funds by $ 1 million. The PGA Championship ranged from $ 500,000 to $ 19 million.
The US Open left its purse at $ 21.5 million, yet the most of the four big companies.
This is an example that the largest championship awards are not about the amount, but about the green jacket and Clarat Jug.
The players on the PGA Tour have a $ 25 million purse at the Championships. The PGA Tour Signature Events and Saudi-Christian Live Golf Events have $ 20 million prize funds.
