The Open Championship's total prize money is set at $17 million, unchanged since 2012. The winner at Royal Portrush will receive $3.1 million, the same as last year's winner at Royal Troon. Major championships have recently increased their prize funds; the Masters now offers $21 million and the PGA Championship has risen to $19 million. The U.S. Open's purse remains the highest at $21.5 million. This highlights a focus on prestige, as indicated by prizes over monetary increases.
The Open Championship will maintain its total prize money at $17 million, marking the first time since 2012 that the R&A has not increased the purse.
In 2019, the winner at Royal Portrush will receive $3.1 million, a consistent amount since Xander Schauffele's victory at Royal Troon last year.
The major championships have seen gradual increases in prize money, with the Masters rising $1 million to $21 million and the PGA Championship increasing by $500,000 to $19 million.
The U.S. Open maintains the highest purse at $21.5 million, which shows that prestige, represented by trophies, is prioritized over monetary gains in golf.
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