Along with golf's oldest major trophy and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year, players were vying for their portion of a $17 million purse at the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush in Northern Ireland.

The top-ranked golfer in the world cruised to a four-shot win at the British Open at Royal Portrush to claim his first ever Claret Jug and a fourth career major championship. As a result, that sent him back to the United States with a $3.1 million check.

Full British Open payouts and prize money for every finishing position, including players who missed the cut at Royal Portrush, from the $17 milliion purse, the winner's share and a historical look at the growing purse sizes.