R&A keep lid on prize money increases amid concerns over perception of golf
The R&A has announced minimal increases to prize money for the 152nd Open amid "concern" about the impact on financial sustainability and the perception of golf.
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Skyrocketing £13m Open prize pot sparks fears for golf's future as chief issues grim verdict if trend continues
Martin Slumbers has admitted concern over rocketing prize money in golf.
Open Championship boasts record $17M purse; winner gets $3.1M - ESPN
TROON, Scotland — Whichever golfer captures the 152nd Open Championship and lifts the Claret Jug at Royal Troon Golf Club on Sunday will collect a record winner's purse.
SA golf legend Ernie Els wins first Major on senior tour
South African golf legend Ernie Els won his first Major on the senior golf tour when he triumphed at the Kaulig Companies Championship in Akron, Ohio on Sunday.
Bob MacIntyre hails the 'one kiss' of luck that sent him on his way to dream triumph at the Scottish Open
Bob MacIntyre admits his huge slice of fortune on the 16th hole was the "one kiss" of luck he needed to get his hands on the Scottish Open at the Renaissance.
Tiger Woods preps for Open with 18-hole practice round - ESPN
TROON, Scotland — Fifteen-time major champion Tiger Woods started preparations for the 152nd Open Championship with an 18-hole practice round at Royal Troon Golf Club on Sunday.
Local favourite Robert MacIntyre rides his luck to win Genesis Scottish Open
Home favourite Robert MacIntyre took full advantage of an extraordinary stroke of luck to win the Genesis Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club.
Robert MacIntyre 1st Scot in 25 years to win Scottish Open - ESPN
NORTH BERWICK, Scotland — Robert MacIntyre won an Open that felt like a major to him on Sunday when he made a 22-foot birdie putt on the final hole for a 3-under 67 to win the Scottish Open, becoming the first Scot in 25 years to win his national open.