The Open 2026: What is the prize money at Royal Birkdale?

The 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale will feature a total prize pool of $17.75m (£13.3m), an increase of $750,000 from the 2025 tournament at Royal Portrush. The winner will receive $3.2m (£2.4m), which is $100,000 more than the previous year's winner's share. All players finishing in the top three are guaranteed over $1.1m each, while a top-seven finish secures more than $500,000, with prize money awarded only to professional players.