Xander Schauffele Takes Home Record Purse at 2024 Open Championship

Last Updated: September, 12 2024

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Xander Schauffele Takes Home Record Purse at 2024 Open Championship

The 2024 Open Championship at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland wrapped up on Sunday with American Xander Schauffele emerging victorious. By defeating compatriots Justin Rose and Billy Horschel in a playoff, Schauffele captured his second career major title and with it a record payday of $3.1 million courtesy of the event's astronomical purse.

This year the R&A increased the total purse for the Open Championship to a record $17 million, with the champion's share surpassing the previous high by $100,000. Schauffele bested a stacked field that saw over a dozen players in contention going into the final round. His playoff victory over Rose and Horschel was the culmination of a stellar week that saw him rise to the top of the packed leaderboard.

Champion Golfer of the Year. pic.twitter.com/NTRqPC61PV
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 21, 2024

In finishing solo second, Rose collected $1.443 million while Horschel took home $1.443 million for his share of second place. South African Thriston Lawrence finished one shot out of the playoff in fourth place, earning $876,000. Russell Henley and Shane Lowry rounded out the top five, claiming $705,000 and $611,000 respectively.

Jon Rahm, Sungjae Im and Scottie Scheffler tied for seventh and made $451,834 each.

In all, 61 players cashed checks at Royal Troon even after missing the cut, with all sharing at least a $8,750 payday. The increased purses across golf's premier events is a testament to the game's rise in popularity and viewership worldwide. With the largest of the majors now offering record top prizes, the rewards of hoisting a major championship trophy have never been greater. Schauffele is surely enjoying the fruits of his labor after securing his place among golf's elite.

The greatest walk in golf for Xander Schauffele. pic.twitter.com/xYY9yv5D1B
— The Open (@TheOpen) July 21, 2024

How does the Open Championship purse compare to other majors

The 2024 Open Championship has a total purse of $17 million, which, despite being the largest in its history, is still the smallest among the four major golf championships. Here's how it compares:

U.S. Open: $21.5 million total purse, with the winner receiving $4.3 million.

Masters: $20 million total purse, with the winner earning $3.6 million.

PGA Championship: $18.5 million total purse, with the winner getting $3.33 million.

Here are the top payouts for the tournament:

1. Xander Schauffele, $3,100,000

T2. Justin Rose, $1,443,500

T2. Billy Horschel, $1,443,500

4. Thriston Lawrence, $876,000

5. Russell Henley, $705,000

6. Shane Lowry, $611,000

T7. Jon Rahm, $451,834

T7. Sungjae Im, $451,834

T7. Scottie Scheffler, $451,834

T10. Adam Scott, $317,534

T10. Matthew Jordan, $317,534

T10. Daniel Brown, $317,534

T13. Jason Day, $248,667

T13. Alex Noren, $248,667

T13. Byeong Hun An, $248,667

T16. Mackenzie Hughes, $202,700

T16. John Catlin, $202,700

T16. Collin Morikawa, $202,700

T19. Dean Burmester, $176,367

T19. Shubhankar Sharma, $176,367

T19. Daniel Hillier, $176,367

T22. Ewen Ferguson, $151,067

T22. Sepp Straka, $151,067

T22. Padraig Harrington, $151,067

T25. Ryan Fox, $124,617

T25. Corey Conners, $124,617

T25. Jordan Spieth, $124,617

T25. Joe Dean, $124,617

T25. Patrick Cantlay, $124,617

T25. Laurie Canter, $124,617

T31. Guido Migliozzi, $90,220

T31. Cameron Young, $90,220

T31. Eric Cole, $90,220

T31. Brendon Todd, $90,220

T31. Matteo Manassero, $90,220

T31. Minkyu Kim, $90,220

T31. Chris Kirk, $90,220

T31. Dustin Johnson, $90,220

T31. Justin Thomas, $90,220

T31. Sam Burns, $90,220

T41. Kurt Kitayama, $70,050

T41. Matt Wallace, $70,050

T43. Jorge Campillo, $57,200

T43. Thorbjorn Olesen, $57,200

T43. Brooks Koepka, $57,200

T43. Max Homa, $57,200

T43. Si Woo Kim, $57,200

T43. Emiliano Grillo, $57,200

T43. Calum Scott (a), $0

T50. Matt Fitzpatrick, $45,238

T50. Matthieu Pavon, $45,238

T50. Richard Mansell, $45,238

T50. Robert MacIntyre, $45,238

T50. Harris English, $45,238

T50. Adrian Meronk, $45,238

T50. Gary Woodland, $45,238

T50. Sean Crocker, $45,238

T58. Abraham Ancer, $42,150

T58. Joaquín Niemann, $42,150

T60. Tommy Morrison (a), $0

T60. Jeunghun Wang, $32,100

T60. Rasmus Hojgaard, $32,100

T60. Jacob Skov Olesen (a), $0

T60. Phil Mickelson, $32,100

T60. Brian Harman, $32,100

T66. Hideki Matsuyama, $40,280

T66. Tom McKibbin, $40,280

T66. Nicolai Hojgaard, $40,280

T66. Davis Thompson, $40,280

T66. Austin Eckroat, $40,280

71. Rickie Fowler, $39,400

T72. Young-han Song, $38,925

T72. Marcel Siem, $38,925

T72. Tom Hoge, $38,925

T75. Darren Clarke, $38,525

T75. Aaron Rai, $38,525

T75. Alex Cejka,$38,525

78. Luis Masaveu (a), $0

79. Andy Ogletree, $38,275

80. Darren Fichardt, $38,150

References: https://golf.com/news/how-much-money-every-player-made-2024-open-championship/

Sarah Williams

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