The British Open is leaving the total prize money at $17 million, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse. The U.S. Open also did not boost its purse this year at Oakmont.

The Open is leaving the total prize money the same, the first time since 2012 the R&A has chosen not to increase the purse.

The British Open will pay out $17 million this week for golf's oldest major, which dates to 1860. First place is worth $3.1 million, per the R&A, which runs the tournament. The total money and winner's share are both flat from the 2024 event when Xander Schauffele captured the Claret Jug.