Along with the claret jug, the champion of the 153rd Open at Royal Portrush will take home a hefty sum. The same amount as last year, the $3.1 million winner's check is one of three seven-figure prizes up for grabs this week,

It was a tale of the first 18 holes and the rest of the 2025 British Open for Bryson DeChambeau. He shot 78 in the opening round at Royal Portrush and looked well on the way to missing the cut in his second straight major.