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British Open 2017: What is the prize money?

By Charles Rahrig V

SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Joe Dean of England hits his second shot to the 16th hole during a practice round prior to the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images)
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - JULY 17: Joe Dean of England hits his second shot to the 16th hole during a practice round prior to the 146th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 17, 2017 in Southport, England. (Photo by Dan Mullan/Getty Images) /
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What is the total prize money that will be awarded out to participants in the 2017 British Open at Royal Birkdale?

The British Open is always one of the biggest golf tournaments each year because of the history that comes with and the beautiful scenery. This year, the Royal Birkdale at Southport will have it’s chance to host the event. The man that can master this beautiful course will take home the Claret Jug and a lot of money.

The winner won’t earn as much as say The Masters or U.S. Open, but it’s still a nice amount. The total amount of prize money is $10.25 million. The winner is going to go home with $1.845 million and a major to their name.

It should be noted that despite the tournament being played overseas, the money will be U.S. Dollars. Henrik Stenson won his first major at the tournament last year and he’ll look to capture that magic once again. Here’s how the prize money will end up breaking down.

  • 1. $1,845,000
    2. $1,067,000
    3. $684,000
    4. $532,000
    5. $428,000
    6. $371,000
    7. $318,000
    8. $268,000
    9. $235,000
    10. $213,000
    11. $193,000
    12. $172,000
    13. $161,000
    14. $151,000
    15. $141,000
    16. $129,500
    17. $123,000
    18. $117,000
    19. $112,000
    20. $107,000
    21. $102,000
    22. $97,000
    23. $92,000
    24. $87,000
    25. $84,000
    26. $80,000
    27. $77,000
    28. $74,000
    29. $71,000
    30. $68,000
    31. $65,500
    32. $62,000
    33. $60,000
    34. $58,000
    35. $56,000
    36. $53,500
    37. $51,000
    38. $49,000
    39. $47,000
    40. $45,500
    41. $43,500
    42. $41,500
    43. $39,500
    44. $37,500
    45. $35,500
    46. $33,500
    47. $32,000
    48. $30,800
    49. $29,500
    50. $28,900
    51. $28,200
    52. $27,600
    53. $27,200
    54. $26,800
    55. $26,400
    56. $26,000
    57. $25,600
    58. $25,500
    59. $25,400
    60. $25,200
    61. $25,000
    62. $24,900
    63. $24,800
    64. $24,700
    65. $24,500
    66. $24,400
    67. $24,200
    68. $24,000
    69. $23,800
    70. $23,600

After missing the U.S. Open, Phil Mickelson will make his majors return this week. Last year, he played an exceptional four rounds of golf and fell just short of Stenson in the end. He will be motivated to try and take home the victory this year.

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There are also the heavyweights that will be looking to make a splash and claim a major this year. Dustin Johnson, Jordan Spieth and others are trying to stay on top of their competition and will have to bring their best to Southport. If they do that, they’ll be leaving with a lot of money.

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