In the serene landscape of St. Andrews, Scotland, the 2024 Open Championship has once again captivated golf enthusiasts worldwide with its blend of tradition, skill, and drama. Known as the oldest major championship in golf, dating back to 1860, this prestigious tournament has a rich history of showcasing the sport’s elite talents on some of the world’s most iconic courses.
Historic Venue: St. Andrews Links
St. Andrews, often referred to as the “Home of Golf,” serves as the perfect backdrop for this year’s championship. The Old Course, with its undulating fairways and notorious bunkers, challenges even the most seasoned professionals, testing their strategic prowess and shot-making abilities.
A Field of Legends and Rising Stars
The 2024 Open Championship boasts a formidable lineup of golfing legends and emerging stars eager to etch their names in history. Defending champion, [insert defending champion’s name], returns to defend his title against a field that includes past winners such as [mention other notable past winners]. Newcomers and rising stars like [mention promising newcomers] add a fresh dynamic, promising fierce competition throughout the tournament.
Spectacle and Tradition
Beyond the competitive spirit, the Open Championship is a celebration of golf’s enduring traditions. From the ceremonial opening tee shot to the revered Claret Jug awaiting its new champion, every moment resonates with the heritage and prestige that define this storied event. Spectators from around the globe, along with millions tuning in, are treated to a spectacle of skill and nerve as players navigate the challenging links in pursuit of glory.
The Global Stage
As a truly global event, the Open Championship transcends borders, drawing fans and players from every corner of the world. The championship’s influence extends beyond the fairways, inspiring new generations of golfers and fostering a love for the game that spans cultures and continents.
Who won the men’s golf majors in 2024?
The 2024 men’s major season is complete, with Xander Schauffele capturing a couple of them.
Here’s who won the biggest titles in golf and where they made their historical marks.
| MAJOR | WINNER | SCORE | VENUE |
| Masters Tournament | Scottie Scheffler | -11 (277) | Augusta National GC |
| PGA Championship | Xander Schauffele | -21 (263) | Valhalla GC |
| U.S. Open | Bryson DeChambeau | – 6 (274) | Pinehurst No. 2 |
| Open Championship | Xander Schauffele | -9 (275) | Royal Troon |
The stage was set for a dramatic showdown on Sunday at Royal Troon, where, after 54 holes, you could make the case that a dozen players had a realistic chance of hoisting the claret jug on the 18th green. But by Sunday afternoon, there was only one man left standing: Xander Schauffele, the newly-crowned Champion Golfer of the Year.
Of course, along with the jug and golf immortality, the winner of the 2024 Open Championship is also awarded a sizable check — one that has grown significantly over the years.
Just three years ago, in 2021, the Open Championship purse was set at $11.5 million. One year later, it went up to $14 million. And last year, the R&A announced another big jump, and an overall purse increase of 18 percent to reach a total of $16.5 million. The increases over those past three years were record payouts for the Open at the time, and this year, the R&A has added yet another increase to the total purse.
In 2024, the Open Championship purse is set at a whopping total of $17 million — $500,000 more than last year’s amount. Despite the increases, the Open is still the least lucrative of the major championships. The U.S. Open tops the list at $21.5 million, followed by the Masters ($20 million) and the PGA Championship ($18 million). The Players Championship remains the richest purse in golf at a total of $25 million.
It’s an excellent time to be a pro golfer, to say the least.
This year’s Open champion will surpass the payout received by 2023 champion Brian Harman by $100,000, with a $3.1 million total payday. The runner-up will receive a cool $1.759 million, and third place will clear seven figures too, with a payout of $1.128 million.
Even the players who missed the cut receive a payout of at least $8,750, depending on their finish through 36 holes. So how much did the rest of the players in the field come away with this year? You can find a complete list of the 2024 Open Championship payouts for each player below.
How much money every player made at the 2024 Open Championship
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
Looking Ahead
As the 2024 Open Championship unfolds, the golfing world holds its breath, anticipating moments of brilliance, heartbreak, and triumph. With St. Andrews as its hallowed stage, this year’s tournament promises to add another chapter to the illustrious history of the Open Championship, reaffirming its status as one of golf’s most cherished traditions.
