British Open 2026 purse, payout breakdown: How much prize money does the winner make?

The British Open 2026 will feature a prize money purse distributed among competitors, with specific payouts assigned to each finishing position. The winner's share represents the largest portion of the total prize fund, continuing the trend of growing purses at major golf championships. Full details of the payout breakdown have been outlined by Sporting News, covering earnings for all participating players.