British Open joins US Open in leaving prize fund at same level
The U.S. Open also did not boost its purse this year at Oakmont.
The winner this week at Royal Portrush will receive $3.1 million, the same amount Xander Schauffele earned last year at Royal Troon.
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.
The U.S. Open left its purse at $21.5 million, still the highest of the four majors.
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.
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The U.S. Open also chose not to increase the purse this year, leaving it at $21.5 million.
The Masters was at $20 million this year.
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