British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner

The British Open, while offering the largest purse in history, still trails the other three major championships.

British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner

British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner

British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner

British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner

British Open: R&A offering record $17 million purse at Royal Troon, $3.1 million for Claret Jug winner