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📌 Key Takeaways (3-Second Summary)
✅ Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale on July 19, 2026, finishing at 10-under par and earning a record $3,200,000 winner's check. (Source: R&A / NBC Sports, 2026)
✅ The total purse was a record $17,750,000 — up $750,000 from 2025 — the largest in Open Championship history. (Source: Golf Digest, 2026)
✅ Runner-up Cameron Young earned $1,842,000, Sam Burns took $1,181,000 for third, and every player who made the cut received at least $39,700. (Source: NBC Sports, 2026)
Searching for the 2026 Open Championship prize money breakdown? You're in the right place. Below is the complete Open Championship payout for all 78 players who made the cut at Royal Birkdale, including Ryan Fox's record $3.2 million winner's share, position-by-position earnings, and what missed-cut players received. All figures come from the official 2026 Open Championship prize money distribution announced by the R&A.
2026 The Open Championship Prize Money: Full Payout for All 78 Players — Ryan Fox Wins Record $3.2 Million
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🏆 Who Won the 2026 Open Championship?
Q. Who won The Open 2026? → A. New Zealand's Ryan Fox won the 154th Open Championship at 10-under par, draining a 12-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to beat Cameron Young by one stroke. It was the 39-year-old's first major title and third PGA Tour victory. (Source: PGA Tour / Golf Channel, 2026)
Fox shot a blistering 62-68 on the weekend, then birdied four of his final six holes on Sunday at Royal Birkdale in Southport, England. He became the first New Zealander to win The Open in the modern era — only the third Kiwi ever to lift the Claret Jug. Overnight leader Sam Burns closed with a 2-over 72 to fall to solo third, while Cameron Young's final-round 64 left him a runner-up at The Open for the second time. Defending champion Scottie Scheffler (67) tied for fourth with hometown favorite Tommy Fleetwood (68). (Source: Golf Channel / Sky Sports, 2026)
💰 How Much Did Ryan Fox Win at The Open 2026?
Q. What was the winner's share? → A. Ryan Fox earned $3,200,000 (approximately £2.4 million) — the largest winner's check in Open Championship history, up $100,000 from 2025. The total purse rose to a record $17,750,000. (Source: NBC Sports / Golf Digest, 2026)
Despite the record figures, The Open remains the smallest purse of the four men's majors in 2026. For comparison: the Masters and U.S. Open each offered $22.5 million (winner's share $4.5 million), and the PGA Championship offered $20.5 million (winner's share $3.69 million). R&A chief executive Mark Darbon has said prize money is balanced against the organization's grassroots golf investments. (Source: Golf Digest, 2026)
Note that Fox's take-home pay will be considerably lower than the headline number: by pro golf convention, champions typically pay around 10% of their winnings to their caddie, before taxes are applied. (Source: Golf Monthly, 2026)
📋 2026 Open Championship Full Prize Money Payout — All 78 Players
Q. How was the $17.75 million purse distributed? → A. Payouts ranged from $3,200,000 for first place down to $38,700 for 78th. The top three each earned seven figures, everyone inside T28 collected at least $102,317, and every player who made the cut was guaranteed a minimum of $39,700. (Source: NBC Sports official earnings table, July 19, 2026)
| Pos | Player | Earnings (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Fox | $3,200,000 |
| 2 | Cameron Young | $1,842,000 |
| 3 | Sam Burns | $1,181,000 |
| T4 | Scottie Scheffler | $827,500 |
| T4 | Tommy Fleetwood | $827,500 |
| T6 | Casey Jarvis | $550,883 |
| T6 | Lucas Herbert | $550,883 |
| T6 | Si Woo Kim | $550,883 |
| T9 | Russell Henley | $336,380 |
| T9 | Adam Scott | $336,380 |
| T9 | Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen | $336,380 |
| T9 | Ludvig Åberg | $336,380 |
| T9 | Ryan Gerard | $336,380 |
| T14 | Corey Conners | $234,325 |
| T14 | Sungjae Im | $234,325 |
| T14 | Hideki Matsuyama | $234,325 |
| T14 | Bryson DeChambeau | $234,325 |
| T18 | Rickie Fowler | $164,975 |
| T18 | Chris Gotterup | $164,975 |
| T18 | Alex Noren | $164,975 |
| T18 | Marco Penge | $164,975 |
| T18 | Bud Cauley | $164,975 |
| T18 | Kristoffer Reitan | $164,975 |
| T18 | Collin Morikawa | $164,975 |
| T18 | Jordan Smith | $164,975 |
| T18 | Xander Schauffele | $164,975 |
| T18 | Daniel Brown | $164,975 |
| T28 | John Parry | $102,317 |
| T28 | Brooks Koepka | $102,317 |
| T28 | Patrick Cantlay | $102,317 |
| T28 | Victor Perez | $102,317 |
| T28 | Pierceson Coody | $102,317 |
| T28 | Max Homa | $102,317 |
| T28 | Jacob Bridgeman | $102,317 |
| T28 | Robert MacIntyre | $102,317 |
| T28 | Kazuma Kobori | $102,317 |
| T28 | Shane Lowry | $102,317 |
| T28 | Cameron John | $102,317 |
| T28 | Jackson Suber | $102,317 |
| T40 | Kurt Kitayama | $69,750 |
| T40 | J.J. Spaun | $69,750 |
| T40 | Thomas Detry | $69,750 |
| T40 | Michael Thorbjornsen | $69,750 |
| T40 | Rory McIlroy | $69,750 |
| T40 | Matt Wallace | $69,750 |
| T46 | Matthew Southgate | $51,707 |
| T46 | Eugenio Chacarra | $51,707 |
| T46 | Patrick Reed | $51,707 |
| T46 | Hennie Du Plessis | $51,707 |
| T46 | Francesco Molinari | $51,707 |
| T46 | Josele Ballester | $51,707 |
| T46 | Jon Rahm | $51,707 |
| T53 | Ryo Hisatsune | $45,183 |
| T53 | Michael Brennan | $45,183 |
| T53 | Shaun Norris | $45,183 |
| T53 | Sahith Theegala | $45,183 |
| T53 | Alex Smalley | $45,183 |
| T53 | Eric Cole | $45,183 |
| T59 | Ben Griffin | $43,025 |
| T59 | Aldrich Potgieter | $43,025 |
| T59 | Min Woo Lee | $43,025 |
| T59 | Naoyuki Kataoka | $43,025 |
| T59 | Nick Taylor | $43,025 |
| T59 | Johnny Keefer | $43,025 |
| T65 | Peter Uihlein | $41,988 |
| T65 | Justin Thomas | $41,988 |
| T67 | Sepp Straka | $41,350 |
| T67 | Nico Echavarria | $41,350 |
| T69 | Andy Sullivan | $40,800 |
| T69 | Tyrrell Hatton | $40,800 |
| T71 | Laurie Canter | $40,450 |
| T71 | MJ Daffue | $40,450 |
| T71 | Alex Fitzpatrick | $40,450 |
| T74 | Keegan Bradley | $40,075 |
| T74 | Kazuki Higa | $40,075 |
| T74 | Marcus Plunkett | $40,075 |
| 77 | Jack McDonald | $38,825 |
| 78 | Jesper Svensson | $38,700 |
(Source: NBC Sports official earnings table, July 19, 2026)
✅ What Did Missed-Cut Players Earn?
Q. Do missed-cut players get paid at The Open? → A. Yes. Unlike regular PGA Tour events, The Open pays every professional in the field. The top 10 pros (and ties) who missed the cut earned $12,900, the next 20 earned $10,750, and all remaining professionals received $9,100. (Source: NBC Sports, 2026)
- ✅ Made the cut (guaranteed minimum): $39,700
- ✅ Missed cut — top 10 pros and ties: $12,900
- ✅ Missed cut — next 20 pros and ties: $10,750
- ✅ Missed cut — remaining pros: $9,100
📊 How Does The Open Purse Compare to Other 2026 Majors?
Q. Is The Open the biggest major payout? → A. No — it's the smallest of the four. The Open's $17.75 million purse trails the Masters and U.S. Open ($22.5 million each) and the PGA Championship ($20.5 million) in 2026. (Source: Golf Digest, 2026)
| 2026 Major | Total Purse | Winner's Share |
|---|---|---|
| The Masters | $22,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| U.S. Open | $22,500,000 | $4,500,000 |
| PGA Championship | $20,500,000 | $3,690,000 |
| The Open Championship | $17,750,000 | $3,200,000 |
(Source: Golf Digest, 2026)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
🔍 How much did Ryan Fox win at the 2026 Open Championship?
Ryan Fox earned $3,200,000 (roughly £2.4 million) — the largest winner's payout in Open Championship history. (Source: NBC Sports, 2026)
💰 What was the total purse at the 2026 Open Championship?
A record $17,750,000, an increase of $750,000 over the 2025 purse at Royal Portrush. (Source: Golf Digest, 2026)
📊 How much did Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm earn?
Rory McIlroy tied for 40th and earned $69,750, while Jon Rahm tied for 46th and earned $51,707. (Source: NBC Sports, 2026)
✅ What is the minimum payout for making the cut at The Open?
Every professional who made the cut at Royal Birkdale was guaranteed at least $39,700, with 78th place receiving $38,700 after ties were settled. (Source: Golf Monthly / NBC Sports, 2026)
📌 Where and when was the 2026 Open Championship played?
The 154th Open was played July 16–19, 2026 at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England — the venue's first Open since Jordan Spieth's 2017 win. (Source: R&A / BBC, 2026)
🎁 Final Thoughts — A Record Payday and a First-Time Major Champion
The 2026 Open Championship delivered both drama and history: a 72nd-hole birdie, a record $3.2 million winner's check, and New Zealand's first modern-era Claret Jug. From Cameron Young's heartbreaking second runner-up finish to the guaranteed paychecks reaching all 78 finishers, the $17.75 million purse capped the men's major season in style. For the official leaderboard and complete records, visit the official Open Championship website at theopen.com.
📅 Last updated: July 20, 2026 (based on official post-tournament figures)
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