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Golf Monthly
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Paul Higham

R&A Chief ‘Concerned’ Over Rising Money In Golf As Open Fund Gets Small Bump

R&A boss Martin Slumbers.

R&A chief executive Martin Slumbers voiced his continued concern about the prize money in men's golf damaging the perception of the game - after releasing the $17m prize fund for the Open Championship at Royal Troon.

The Champion Golfer of the Year will be crowned on Sunday, handed the Claret Jug and also pocket a record $3.1m first prize for conquering the Ayrshire links.

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