The R&A has increased the overall purse to a Open record $17.5 million with the winner earning $3.2 million for his victory

The final major championship of the year begins Thursday, July 16, with Round 1 of the British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. My early British Open predictions are headlined by 2014 Open Champion Rory McIlroy,

Royal Birkdale hosts The Open this week, but that five-letter prefix opens up a much bigger golf quirk — one that runs from Scotland to Canada, India, Hong Kong, Australia and G

A record purse and winner's pay check await the field at this week's 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. USA TODAY Sports - Golfweek 2026 Open Championship sets records for purse, winner's prize money The 2026 Open Championship at Royal Birkdale will dole out more in prize money and payouts than ever before as part of its record purse this year.

Buckingham Palace is just one of their many homes.

Prince Harry returns to the U.K. for the Birmingham 2027 Invictus Games countdown, with royal experts saying the event showcases the best of the duke.

From a 13th century coin ceremony still observed every Easter to ravens maintained at the Tower of London by royal decree — eight of the oldest British Royal Family traditions, and the history behind each one.

The British monarchy's financial foundation is composed of the Sovereign Grant and a series of private estates. King Charles III alongside Prince William has revealed substantial tax contributions. The Sovereign Grant,