The iconic Claret Jug has been awarded since 1872, and the first British Open even predates that. Here's a complete list of Open Championship winners.

The season-ending event at East Lake doles out what the PGA Tour calls "bonus money" and is not counted towards a player's official earnings on the money list.

Harris English is feeling right at home at the British Open. He's hoping that feeling will translate to his wallet, too.

British Open winner will get more than $3 million. But the story for lower finishers is not so bright. T he Open Championship, also referred to as the British Open, teed off on Thursday in Northern Ireland, and the winner will take home more than $3.1 million.

Site: Portrush, Northern Ireland. Course: Royal Portrush GC. Yardage: 7,381, Par: 71. Prize money: $17 million. Winner's share: $3.1 million.