The Open prize money: Full 2026 purse, winner’s cheque and payout breakdown

The 2026 Open Championship has a record $17.75 million prize fund, the largest in tournament history.

The winner of The Open 2026 will receive $3.2 million, with the runner-up earning $1.842 million.

Players finishing in the top seven are guaranteed more than $500,000, and a top-10 finish is worth at least $367,000.

Professionals who miss the cut also receive prize money, with the top 10 below the cut earning $12,900 each.

The R&A increased the overall purse and winner's cheque from the previous year's edition.