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Purse payout for the 148th Open Championship

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The Champion Golfer of the Year will win $1,935,000 at the 148th Open, the R&A announced on Friday. The total prize fund for the championship will be $10,750,000. This is up $250,000 from last year's purse, where champion Francesco Molinari won $1.89 million.

Here's a look at the purse breakdown at Royal Portrush.

Prize money is only awarded to professionals. If more than 70 professionals qualify for the final two rounds, additional prize money will be added. Prize money will decrease by $125 per qualifying place above 70 to a minimum of $13,500, according to the R&A.