British Open Purse Rises to $17 Million, Capping Record Year for Money in Majors

Brian Harman plays during the final round of the 2023 British Open. | Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

TROON, Scotland — A record amount of prize money is being offered at this week’s British Open, with the winner to receive $3.1 million from a $17 million purse.

The R&A announced the increase of $500,000 from last year’s event at Royal Liverpool, but also cautioned that the escalating prize money in the game is a concern.