It is the oldest golf tournament in the world, having been founded in 1860, and was originally held at Prestwick Golf Club in Scotland. Since 2019, The Open has been the final men's Major of the year, played in the third week of July. It is an official money event on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Japan Golf Tour, with a purse of $10.75m.
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