open prize money increases
Written by The Open 2011 on Tuesday 28 June 2011
The Open prize fund will reach £5 million pounds for the first time in next month’s event at Sandwich. The sum is an increase of £200,000 on last year’s 150th anniversary championship at St Andrews. The 2011 champion will pick up a cheque for £900,000 , a rise of £50,000. “Each year the R&A strives to ensure the Open provides...