The Open Championship 2025
- Jul 17, 2025, Country Antrim, Northern Ireland
The Open Championship 2025, often called the British Open or Open, promises four days of exciting golf.
It brings together professional and amateur golfers eager to win the huge prize purse and the iconic Claret Jug.
As it is the last major of the year behind the Masters, PGA Championship, and US Open, golf fans will not want to miss a second of the action this July.
If you’re excited to watch it, here are all the latest details on The Open Championship 2025, including the event’s dates, golf course, prize fund, trophy, broadcasting details, and more.
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When is the Open Championship 2025?
Golf fans will not want to miss The Open Championship 2025, which will start on Thursday, July 17, 2025, and finish on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
Where Will It Be Held?
The Open Championship will return to the Royal Portrush Golf Club in Country Antrim, Northern Ireland.
It was last held at the legendary course in 2019 when Shane Lowry won the major.
What is The Open Championship Prize Fund?
The Open Championship has a prize fund of $17,000, and the winner will receive an 18% share of the purse.
Also, they can enter every Open Championship until they reach 55 years old and will automatically qualify for the next five years at the Masters, PGA Championship, and the US Open.
What is the Open Championship Trophy?
The Champion Golfer of the Year will receive the Claret Jug. It was first awarded to the proud winner in 1872.
The winner will keep the iconic trophy until the next Open Championship, which will then be replaced by a replica.
What Will the Runner-Up Receive?
The runner-up of the Open Championship 2025 will receive a silver salver. If they’re a professional player, they will have an automatic right to a share of the purse.
The winner will receive an 18% share of the purse, and the runner-up will receive 10.4%. Third place will receive 6.7%, fourth place will take home 5.2%, and fifth place will earn 4.2%.
The percentages will continue to fall until the 21st player in the ranking. If a professional doesn’t enter the top 21, they’ll receive $7,375 or $4,950.
Who Will Compete in the Tournament?
It is called The Open Championship because the event is open to all professionals and amateurs.
It is, however, important to note that the major is primarily a professional tournament, and a small number of leading amateur golfers qualify or receive an invitation to play.
Many top golfers are expected to participate, such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Ludvig Aberg, Daniel Brown, Brooks Koepka, Hideki Matsuyama, Phil Mickelson, Scottie Scheffler, and Colin Morikawa, to name a few.
Who is the Current Champion?
Xander Schaffele is the Champion Golfer of the Year 2024. He won the event with a score of 275 at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, South Ayrshire.
Where Can I Watch The Open Championship 2025?
Golf fans in the United States can watch The Open Championship 2025 on NBC or the Golf Channel, and Canadians should switch their channel to TSN or RDS.
If you live in the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, you can catch every second of the action on Sky Sports.
