The 2023 Senior British Open Championship promises to be a thrilling and prestigious event. Set at the picturesque Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales, the PGA Tour Champions major will have the majority of the over-50 pros still competing, looking to grab a win.
Moreover, the championship offers a significant purse and an opportunity for players to compete for valuable Charles Schwab Cup points and other perks. Let’s delve into the key aspects of this championship and what’s at stake for the seasoned field of 156 players.
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The 16th event of the season, the Senior British Open Championship, boasts an impressive lineup of seasoned golfers, including the likes of Ernie Els, Bernhard Langer, and Darren Clarke, who will vie for the coveted title. Over the course of four days, from Thursday through Sunday, the players will face the challenging Scottish resort course at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, putting their skills and experience to the test.
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Nov 14, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Bernhard Langer on the green of the eighth during the final round of the Charles Schwab Cup Championship golf tournament at Phoenix Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-USA TODAY Sports
While the $2.75 million purse and the substantial winner’s share of $432,204 are certainly appealing, there’s much more at stake for the competitors. The money earned during this championship translates into regular season points for the Charles Schwab Cup. These points play a crucial role in qualifying for the Charles Schwab Cup playoffs in 2023. The top 72 players on the points list gain entry into the first leg of the playoffs, offering a chance to compete for a share of the $2.1 million bonus pool based on their final standings.
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Since the event is a Senior Tour event, players will not earn Official World Golf Ranking (OWGR) points for their standing this week. Nonetheless, the prestige and honor of winning the Senior British Open Championship, especially among golfing greats, undoubtedly hold significance beyond rankings and earnings.
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The prize money breakdown at the 2023 Senior Open Championship
Given below is the detailed prize money breakdown of the 2023 Senior British Open Championship:
| POSITION | MONEY |
| 1 | $432,204 |
| 2 | $288,187 |
| 3 | $162,195 |
| 4 | $129,649 |
| 5 | $109,849 |
| 6 | $90,792 |
| 7 | $77,770 |
| 8 | $64,735 |
| 9 | $58,122 |
| 10 | $51,755 |
| 11 | $47,699 |
| 12 | $44,427 |
| 13 | $41,525 |
| 14 | $39,820 |
| 15 | $38,129 |
| 16 | $36,424 |
| 17 | $34,719 |
| 18 | $33,399 |
| 19 | $32,354 |
| 20 | $31,447 |
| 21 | $30,567 |
| 22 | $29,687 |
| 23 | $28,807 |
| 24 | $27,940 |
| 25 | $27,060 |
| 26 | $26,180 |
| 27 | $25,300 |
| 28 | $24,420 |
| 29 | $23,595 |
| 30 | $22,825 |
| 31 | $22,069 |
| 32 | $21,354 |
| 33 | $20,639 |
| 34 | $20,034 |
| 35 | $19,457 |
| 36 | $18,907 |
| 37 | $18,357 |
| 38 | $17,862 |
| 39 | $17,367 |
| 40 | $16,872 |
| 41 | $16,377 |
| 42 | $15,882 |
| 43 | $15,387 |
| 44 | $14,892 |
| 45 | $14,410 |
| 46 | $13,915 |
| 47 | $13,420 |
| 48 | $12,925 |
| 49 | $12,430 |
| 50 | $11,935 |
| 51 | $11,440 |
| 52 | $10,945 |
| 53 | $10,450 |
| 54 | $9,955 |
| 55 | $9,474 |
| 56 | $9,034 |
| 57 | $8,594 |
| 58 | $8,209 |
| 59 | $7,824 |
| 60 | $7,494 |
| 61 | $7,164 |
| 62 | $6,834 |
| 63 | $6,559 |
| 64 | $6,312 |
| 65 | $6,037 |
| 66 | $5,762 |
| 67 | $5,487 |
| 68 | $5,267 |
| 69 | $5,047 |
| 70 | $4,813 |
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