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British Open Prize Money 2018: Total Purse Info for Carnoustie Championship

The chase for the Claret Jug began on Thursday at Carnoustie, as the British Open got under way on Scotland's east coast.

After his win at Royal Birkdale a year ago, Jordan Spieth will be seeking to defend his title at one of the most difficult courses in the sport. And a high-class field will be seeking to wrestle the coveted prize from him.

Names such as Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler are all expected to be in the frame, as are 2018's other major winners in Patrick Reed and Brooks Koepka. McIlroy aside, a British winner may come in the form of Tommy Fleetwood or Justin Rose.