Overview

• The British Open will keep its total purse at $17 million in 2025, marking the first time since 2012 that the R&A has not increased prize money
• The U.S. Open also left its purse unchanged at $21.5 million, maintaining its status as the richest of golf’s four majors
• The Masters raised its prize fund to $21 million and the PGA Championship increased to $19 million after years of larger jumps elsewhere
• R&A executives have cited concerns over long-term financial viability and the need to allocate resources to amateur and grassroots programs
• Signature PGA Tour events and Saudi-backed LIV Golf continue to offer $20 million-plus purses, underscoring competitive pressures on major championships