2025 Genesis Scottish Open payout, purse: How much does each golfer get at Renaissance Club?
The PGA Tour's season continues across the pond this week in North Berwick, Scotland, home of the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open. Robert MacIntyre is the defending champion, and the field is loaded, featuring eight of the top 10 players in the world.
Here's how much prize money is up for grabs in Scotland:
What's the total purse for the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open?
The total purse for the 2025 Scottish Open is $9 million.
How much money does the winner make at the 2025 Genesis Scottish Open?
The winner of the Scottish Open receives $1.53 million, or 17 percent of the total purse.
Genesis Scottish Open 2025 payouts, prize money
Who won the 2024 Scottish Open?
Scotland native Robert MacIntyre won his national open last year in historic fashion, making birdie on the 72nd hole to win.
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