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- British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level</p>
<p>July 14, 2025 at 7:30 PM</p>
<p>Xander Schauffele of the United States, left, winner of the 2024 British Open, hands back the Claret Jug trophy to the R&A CEO Mark Darbon ahead of the 2025 British Open golf championship at the Royal Portrush Golf Club, Northern Ireland, Monday, July 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Fransisco Seco) ()</p>
<p>PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — The British Open is leaving the total prize money at $17 million, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse.</p>
<p>The U.S. Open also did not boost its purse this year at Oakmont.</p>
<p>The winner this week at Royal Portrush will receive $3.1 million, the same amount Xander Schauffele earned last year at Royal Troon.</p>
<p>The four majors had been gradually increasing their prize money in recent years. The Masters increased its prize fund by $1 million to $21 million. The PGA Championship went up $500,000 to $19 million.</p>
<p>The U.S. Open left its purse at $21.5 million, still the highest of the four majors.</p>
<p>It's an example that the biggest championships are not about prize money, but green jackets and claret jugs. The Players Championship on the PGA Tour has a $25 million purse. PGA Tour signature events and Saudi-funded LIV Golf events have $20 million prize funds.</p>
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<p>The U.S. Open also chose not to increase the purse this year, leaving it at $21.5 million.</p>
<p>The Masters was at $20 million this year.</p>
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