Today's Number: 300,000
300,000
The number of pounds the winner of this year's Open Championship will receive - pounds 50,000 up on the sum last year's winner, Justin Leonard, received, and the total fund 15 years ago. Every player who makes the half-way cut will receive at least pounds 5,600, more than Lee Trevino received for winning in 1971.
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