ROYAL TROON will host the 152nd Open Championship later this month with a mega prize pot on offer.

Golf’s biggest stars will head to South Ayrshire in Scotland between July 18 and 21 as they look to dethrone Brian Harman as Open champion.

The American claimed his first Major in 2023, finishing six shots clear of Jason Day, Tom Kim, Jon Rahm and Sepp Straka on 13 under par.

However, world No 1 Scottie Scheffler is the current favourite for this year’s event.

The two-time Major winner has already claimed six wins in 2024, including his second Masters victory.

The Open 2024 prize money

The official figures for the 152nd Open Championship‘s prize money are yet to be confirmed.

Last year, Harman scooped $3million (£2.4m) from the whopping $16.5million (£12.9m) prize fund at Royal Liverpool last year.

Here is a full breakdown of the 2023 prize money:

• 1: Brian Harman – $3m
• T2: Jason Day – $1.1m
• T2: Tom Kim – $1.1m
• T2: Jon Rahm – $1.1m
• T2: Sepp Straka – $1.1m
• T6: Emiliano Grillo – $551k
• T6: Rory McIlroy – $551k
• T8: Shubhankar Sharma – $403k
• T8: Cameron Young – $403k
• T10: Tommy Fleetwood – $308k
• T10: Max Homa – $308k
• T10: Matthew Jordan – $308k

How the Open prize money has changed through the years

Here is a look at how the Masters prize money for the winner has changed over the last ten years:

• 2023: $3,000,000 (£2.4m)
• 2022: $2,700,000 (£2.1m)
• 2021: $2,070,000 (£1.6m)
• 2020: $2,070,000 (£1.6m)
• 2019: $2,070,000 (£1.6m)
• 2018: $1,980,000 (£1.5m)
• 2017: $1,980,000 (£1.5m)
• 2016: $1,800,000 (£1.4m)
• 2015: $1,800,000 (£1.4m)
• 2014: $1,620,000 (£1.3m)

When is The Open 2024 and how can I watch it?

• The 2024 Open takes place at Royal Troon Golf Club, Liverpool, from Thursday, July 18 to Sunday, July 21.
• In the UK, it will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Golf with coverage starting at 6.30am BST each day.
• The Open can also be streamed on Sky Go.
• Alternatively, SunSport will LIVE BLOG all the action in the latter rounds.