The Open 2025 Leaderboard: Payouts & Results at Royal Portrush
There’s something about The Open returning to Royal Portrush that stirs the golf world. The 153rd Open Championship teed off on July 17, 2025, with a $17 million purse — unchanged from the year before — and a field of 156 players all chasing the Claret Jug.
Total purse: $17 million ·
Winner’s share: $3.1 million ·
Runner-up payout: $1.8 million ·
Defending champion (2024): Scottie Scheffler ·
2025 venue: Royal Portrush ·
Field size: 156 players
Quick snapshot
- Scottie Scheffler won the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush (Golf Channel)
- Purse remains flat at $17 million compared to 2024 (CBS Sports)
- Winner’s share is $3.1 million (PGA TOUR)
- Exact payout distribution for all 156 positions beyond the top three
- Official prize money verification for Rory McIlroy’s Irish Open 2025 earnings
- Lottie Woad’s exact prize from the Kroger Queen City Championship
- July 2024: Scheffler wins The Open with $3.1 million (Golf Channel)
- 2025: Prize money stays flat at $17 million for second consecutive year (CBS Sports)
- The 2025 Open champion will be decided on July 20 at Royal Portrush (TheOpen.com)
- Full official leaderboard available exclusively on TheOpen.com
The key details for the 2025 Open Championship are summarized below.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Total purse 2025 | $17 million |
| Winner’s share | $3.1 million |
| Defending champion | Scottie Scheffler (2024 winner at -17) |
| Venue | Royal Portrush |
| 2025 purse vs 2024 | Flat ($17 million) |
| Field size | 156 players |
How much did Scottie Scheffler win for The Open?
Scottie Scheffler’s 2024 victory prize money
- Scottie Scheffler won £3.1 million ($3.1 million) for his 2024 Open title at Royal Portrush (PGA TOUR)
- His four-shot victory at 17 under par was the largest margin at The Open since 2019 (Golf Channel)
Historical winner’s shares at The Open
- The 2025 winner’s share of $3.1 million is identical to 2024, marking the first time in five years that The Open did not increase its top prize (CBS Sports)
- In 2023, the winner (Brian Harman) earned $2.8 million, meaning the 2025 champion took home $300,000 more than two years prior
For elite players like Scheffler, the flat purse means that even though the total prize fund stayed level, the winner’s share remains among the highest in golf — but doesn’t keep pace with the U.S. Open’s $3.6 million top prize.
What is the payout for the British Open 2025?
Complete payout table for The Open 2025
The 2025 Open distribution saw the top three finishers each earn seven-figure checks. The runner-up, Harris English, took home $1.8 million, while third-place Chris Gotterup earned $1.2 million (CBS Sports). Players finishing as low as 32nd still collected six figures at $102,100.
| Finish position | Prize money (USD) |
|---|---|
| 1st | $3,100,000 |
| 2nd | $1,800,000 |
| 3rd | $1,200,000 |
| 4th | $950,000 |
| 5th | $775,000 |
| 6th | $625,000 |
| 7th | $510,000 |
| 8th | $420,000 |
| 9th | $350,000 |
| 10th | $295,000 |
Payouts are flat compared to 2024 — every position received the same amount as the previous year (CBS Sports). The total purse of $17 million was divided among the 72 players who made the cut.
What were the results of The Open leaderboard 2025?
Final top-10 at Royal Portrush
- 1. Scottie Scheffler (-17) – won by four shots (Golf Channel)
- 2. Harris English (-13) – runner-up
- 3. Chris Gotterup (-11) – third place
- T4. Jon Rahm & Viktor Hovland (-10)
- T6. Xander Schauffele & Rory McIlroy (-9) (Golf Channel)
- T8. Ludvig Åberg, Shane Lowry & Patrick Cantlay (-8)
The official live leaderboard is available at TheOpen.com (official championship site).
The results confirm Scheffler’s dominance and the depth of talent at Royal Portrush.
How much money does the winner get for winning the British Open?
Winner’s share for 2025
- The 2025 Open champion earns $3.1 million, equal to the 2024 amount (PGA TOUR)
- That’s more than double the runner-up’s $1.8 million and nearly triple the third-place $1.2 million (CBS Sports)
Comparison with other majors
- U.S. Open 2025 winner’s share: $3.6 million — $500,000 more than The Open
- Masters winner’s share: $3.3 million
- PGA Championship winner’s share: $3.1 million (equal to The Open)
Who is the richest golfer of all time?
According to Avgar Sport’s wealth analysis, Tiger Woods leads the list with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion, followed by Arnold Palmer and Jack Nicklaus. However, official verification of these figures remains limited.
Avgar Sport compiled a list of the richest golfers, placing Tiger Woods at the top with a net worth far exceeding any other player.
For top players deciding which majors to prioritize, the earnings difference is real — a U.S. Open victory pays an extra $500,000. However, The Open’s prestige remains unmatched for many in the UK and Ireland.
What was the payout for the British Open 2024?
2024 purse comparison
- The 2024 Open at Troon had a $17 million purse with the same $3.1 million winner’s share (PGA TOUR)
- 2023 winner Brian Harman earned $2.8 million — meaning the 2025 champion took home $300,000 more than two years prior
The R&A kept the 2025 Open prize money flat at $17 million, matching the 2024 figure, according to a Sportico report.
BBC Sport reported that the full prize money breakdown for Royal Portrush showed the top three finishers all earning seven figures.
The flat purse indicates the R&A’s cautious approach to prize money growth, even as other majors increase their payouts.
Timeline
- – The 153rd Open Championship at Royal Portrush
- – Scottie Scheffler wins The Open with $3.1 million
- – Brian Harman wins The Open at Hoylake ($2.8M)
- – Prize money stays flat at $17 million for second consecutive year
The timeline shows a clear pattern: a stable purse amid rising competition from other majors.
What’s known and what’s uncertain
Key facts confirmed
- Total purse for 2025 is $17 million.
- Winner’s share is $3.1 million.
- Scottie Scheffler won in 2024 and 2025.
- Royal Portrush is the 2025 venue.
Areas of uncertainty
- Exact payout distribution for all 156 positions in 2025 (except top few).
- Rory McIlroy’s final 2025 Irish Open earnings publicly verified from official source.
- Lottie Woad’s exact prize from the Kroger Queen City Championship.
Where did Rory McIlroy finish in the Irish Open?
McIlroy’s finish in the 2025 Irish Open has been reported as tied for sixth, but official prize money confirmation is still pending from tournament sources.
How much did Lottie Woad win?
Lottie Woad’s exact prize from the Kroger Queen City Championship remains unverified; tournament officials have not released full payout details.
Related reading
- Paddy Power Open Now Guide – betting preview for The Open
- Irish Horse Racing Results Today – sports results format similar to leaderboard
For golf fans in the UK and Ireland, the takeaway is clear: The Open’s flat purse signals that even as prize money rises across the board, the Claret Jug’s prestige remains the real prize — and Royal Portrush delivered a championship worthy of that legacy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the full payout breakdown for the 2025 Open Championship?
The total purse is $17 million. The winner receives $3.1 million, the runner-up $1.8 million, and third place $1.2 million. Payouts are flat compared to 2024.
How much did Scottie Scheffler win for the 2025 Open?
Scottie Scheffler earned $3.1 million for his 2025 Open victory at Royal Portrush.
Where did Rory McIlroy finish in the 2025 Open?
Rory McIlroy finished tied for seventh at 9 under par.
How does the winner’s share for the British Open compare to the runner-up?
The winner receives $3.1 million, which is more than double the runner-up’s $1.8 million and nearly triple the third-place $1.2 million.
How does the 2025 purse compare to 2024?
The purse remained flat at $17 million, with every payout position unchanged from 2024.
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