The Open Championship The Open Championship purse is Â5,000,000 for 2012. The 1st prize payout will be Â900,000 (or ?1,136,880). The prize money for 2nd place will be ?656,864, 3rd will receive a payout of ?423,172, ?328,432 for 4th and earnings of ?265,272 for a 5th place finish.
