Ryan Fox claims 2026 British Open title and $3.2 million prize
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 6:03 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Ryan Fox secured his first major championship at the 2026 British Open held at Royal Birkdale, finishing with a score of -10. The tournament featured an increased purse of $17.75 million, the largest in its history. Fox's victory not only earned him the Claret Jug but also a record prize for an Open champion. He took home $3.2 million, significantly more than the second-place finisher's $1.842 million. This win marks a career milestone for Fox, who had not previously captured a major title.
- •Ryan Fox wins the 2026 British Open at Royal Birkdale.
- •Fox finishes with a score of -10 for his first major title.
- •The British Open purse is $17.75 million, a record amount.
- •Fox receives a prize of $3.2 million, the highest for an Open champion.
- •This win is Fox's first major championship victory.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — The Open Championship Purse 2026: How Much Does the Winner Make
- 7:05 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Open Championship payout: Ryan Fox's winnings and full earnings table
- 6:03 PMYahoo Sports — How much did Ryan Fox win at British Open? Inside the prize money, earnings for 2026 championship
"Ryan Fox earned $3.2 million for winning the 2026 Open Championship. Here's the complete British Open prize money payout breakdown. The post The Open Championship Purse 2026: How Much Does the Winner Make appeared first on HEAVY.
"See the full 2026 Open Championship payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at Royal Birkdale Golf Club with the complete final standings and earnings table.
"Here's a look at how much money Ryan Fox won as the 2026 British Open champion.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 20, 2026, 2:30 AMThe Open Championship Purse 2026: How Much Does the Winner Make
Ryan Fox earned $3.2 million for winning the 2026 Open Championship. Here's the complete British Open prize money payout breakdown. The post The Open Championship Purse 2026: How Much Does the Winner Make appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 7:05 PM2026 Open Championship payout: Ryan Fox's winnings and full earnings table
See the full 2026 Open Championship payout and prize money breakdown, including how much each player earned at Royal Birkdale Golf Club with the complete final standings and earnings table.
- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 6:03 PMHow much did Ryan Fox win at British Open? Inside the prize money, earnings for 2026 championship
Here's a look at how much money Ryan Fox won as the 2026 British Open champion.
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