Golfer Cam Smith of Australia came back from four strokes down to win the Open Championship in Scotland, his first major title, Sunday. How much does he win?
Cameron Smith, Australia, looks at the claret jug trophy during a press conference after winning the Open Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Sunday July 17, 2022.
The R&A, which organizes the event, increased its prize fund by 22%, and the prize money has increased by 60% since 2016, according to chief executive Martin Slumbers.just over $2 million last year when he won the tournament. In 2019, Shane Lowry won the event and earned just over $1.9 million. The PGA Tour has also made a point to increase prize money for future events in light of LIV Golf and its Saudi-backed funding giving about $4 million to the winners of its 54-hole tournaments.
Cameron Smith of Australia plays his second shot on the second hole during the final round of The 150th Open on The Old Course at St. Andrews July 17, 2022, in St. Andrews, Scotland.
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