{"id":78563,"date":"2025-07-20T17:43:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-20T17:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/78563\/"},"modified":"2025-07-20T17:43:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-20T17:43:13","slug":"how-much-scottie-scheffler-and-his-caddie-stand-to-make-for-winning-the-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/78563\/","title":{"rendered":"How much Scottie Scheffler and his caddie stand to make for winning The Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Scottie Scheffler is closing in on The Open title for the first time in his career, and with it, comes a large sum of money.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Heading into day four, the American is four shots in the lead after three incredible rounds at Royal Portrush.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scheffler has been imperious so far\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/scottie-scheffler-united-states-tees-1008915058.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3380162\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tGetty\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\tScheffler has been imperious so far\t<\/p>\n<p>Across the first three days, <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/scottie-scheffler\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scheffler<\/a> has recorded just three bogeys, 15 birdies and one eagle.<\/p>\n<p>He isn\u2019t home and hosed yet, with China\u2019s Li Haotong the closest competitor.<\/p>\n<p>England\u2019s Matt Fitzpatrick and <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/tyrrell-hatton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tyrrell Hatton<\/a> are also in contention, along with <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/who\/rory-mcilroy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rory McIlroy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>And for the winner, a huge prize pot awaits.<\/p>\n<p>Share Scottie Scheffler stands to win at The Open<\/p>\n<p>There is a grand total of $17million dollars on offer for the players at this year\u2019s Open.<\/p>\n<p>This is the same amount as it was in 2024, which had been a record-breaking sum at the time.<\/p>\n<p>Should Scheffler win, he will take home $3.1 million.<\/p>\n<p>Of this, Scheffler\u2019s caddie Ted Scott stands to take 10 per cent of that, which is $310,000.<\/p>\n<p>This could slightly vary, but the standard rules on the PGA Tour are that the caddie takes ten per cent.<\/p>\n<p>The Open\u2019s prize pot makes it the third-most lucrative major, with the runner-up taking $1.4m.<\/p>\n<p>From there, it goes down to $350,600 for finishing inside the top ten.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tThe Open prize pot breakdown\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>Payout details for Top 20 finish<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1st: $3,100,000<\/li>\n<li>2nd: $1,759,000<\/li>\n<li>3rd: $1,128,000<\/li>\n<li>4th: $876,000<\/li>\n<li>5th: $525,000<\/li>\n<li>6th: $611,000<\/li>\n<li>7th: $525,000<\/li>\n<li>8th: $442,500<\/li>\n<li>9th: $388,000<\/li>\n<li>10th: $350,600<\/li>\n<li>11th: $319,200<\/li>\n<li>12th: $282,800<\/li>\n<li>13th: $266,000<\/li>\n<li>14th: $249,000<\/li>\n<li>15th: $231,000<\/li>\n<li>16th: $212,700<\/li>\n<li>17th: $202,400<\/li>\n<li>18th: $193,000<\/li>\n<li>19th: $184,900<\/li>\n<li>20th: $176,200<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"#\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Scheffler is looking to see off any competition to close out the win\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/scheffler-the-open-golf-fulfillment-comments.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-thesun-article-image wp-image-3380173\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\"\/><\/p>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tGetty\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\tScheffler is looking to see off any competition to close out the win\t<\/p>\n<p>Speaking after the prize money was increased, The R&amp;A\u2019s CEO Martin Slumbers said: \u201cThe R&amp;A has a responsibility to strike a balance between maintaining The Open\u2019s position in the global game, providing the funds required for governance and developing amateur and recreational golf in 146 countries internationally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have to make choices if we want to continue to build on the significant growth in participation that is essential for golf\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men\u2019s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability. We are determined to act with the interests of the global game in mind as we pursue our goal of ensuring golf continues to thrive in 50 years\u2019 time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Open 2025: Dates and how to follow<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/golf\/3139405\/the-open-2025-dates-location-field-leaderboard-mcilroy-portrush\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">153rd edition of The Open<\/a> got underway on Thursday, July 17 and will conclude today \u2013 Sunday, July 20.<\/p>\n<p>It is taking place on the Dunluce Links Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.<\/p>\n<p>talkSPORT 2\u00a0will have live coverage from Royal Portrush for the final round.<\/p>\n<p>Our commentary team includes\u00a0Marcus Buckland, Sue Thearle, Ron Jones, Matt Adams, Sophie Walker, Raymond Burns, Alison Walker, Paul Eales, Brendon de Jonge, Carl Paulson and Rupert Bell.<\/p>\n<p>To tune in to talkSPORT through the website,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/talksport.com\/play\/talksport\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click HERE for the live stream.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listen via the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/app.talksport.com\/EDmeyTmEEub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">talkSPORT app here<\/a>, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.<\/p>\n<p>The action is also being shown live on Sky Sports Golf with coverage starting at 8am.<\/p>\n<p>\t\ttalkSPORT pays tribute to Bob Bubka<\/p>\n<p>The Open: talkSPORT BET Odds<\/p>\n<p>Winner (E\/W 1\/4 5 Places):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scottie Scheffler \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107715%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">5\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Rory McIlroy \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107739%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Jon Rahm \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107512%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">12\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Ludvig Aberg \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107536%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">25\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bryson DeChambeau \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107595%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Tommy Fleetwood \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128640107521%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">25\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See the full market and odds at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/sports\/237\/meetings\/721342110\/all\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"talkSPORT BET (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">talkSPORT BET<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Boosts<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scheffler, McIlroy or Rahm to win The Open \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128639990324%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"21\/10 (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">21\/10<\/a><\/li>\n<li>DeChambeau, Schauffele &amp; Aberg all top 25 finish \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128639990419%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\">11\/2<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Any English player to win The Open \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.talksportbet.com\/en-gb\/coupon\/remotes?outcomeids=%5B128639990420%5D&amp;btagid=95146546\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">6\/1<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">*odds subject to change. 18+ gambleaware.org<\/p>\n<p>\t\tJustin Thomas comes agonsingly close to winning new car with outrageous Scottish Open shot\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scottie Scheffler is closing in on The Open title for the first time in his career, and with&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":78564,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[1430,1505,54244,62,49333,54239,54241,54242,54240,54243,67,132,68],"class_list":{"0":"post-78563","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-golf","8":"tag-golf","9":"tag-scottie-scheffler","10":"tag-scottie-schefflers-caddie","11":"tag-sports","12":"tag-the-open","13":"tag-the-open-2025","14":"tag-the-open-2025-prize-money","15":"tag-the-open-2025-prize-pot","16":"tag-the-open-2025-purse","17":"tag-the-open-2025-winners-share","18":"tag-united-states","19":"tag-unitedstates","20":"tag-us"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/114886803970732601","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78563","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=78563"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/78563\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/78564"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=78563"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=78563"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=78563"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}