Scottie Scheffler is closing in on The Open title for the first time in his career, and with it, comes a large sum of money.Heading into day four, the American is four shots in the lead after three incredible rounds at Royal Portrush.Scheffler has been imperious so farGettyAcross the first three days, Scheffler has recorded just three bogeys, 15 birdies and one eagle.He isn’t home and hosed yet, with China’s Li Haotong the closest competitor.England’s Matt Fitzpatrick and Tyrrell Hatton are also in contention, along with Rory McIlroy.And for the winner, a huge prize pot awaits.Share Scottie Scheffler stands to win at The OpenThere is a grand total of $17million dollars on offer for the players at this year’s Open.This is the same amount as it was in 2024, which had been a record-breaking sum at the time.Should Scheffler win, he will take home $3.1 million.Of this, Scheffler’s caddie Ted Scott stands to take 10 per cent of that, which is $310,000.This could slightly vary, but the standard rules on the PGA Tour are that the caddie takes ten per cent.The Open’s prize pot makes it the third-most lucrative major, with the runner-up taking $1.4m.From there, it goes down to $350,600 for finishing inside the top ten.The Open prize pot breakdownPayout details for Top 20 finish1st: $3,100,0002nd: $1,759,0003rd: $1,128,0004th: $876,0005th: $525,0006th: $611,0007th: $525,0008th: $442,5009th: $388,00010th: $350,60011th: $319,20012th: $282,80013th: $266,00014th: $249,00015th: $231,00016th: $212,70017th: $202,40018th: $193,00019th: $184,90020th: $176,200Scheffler is looking to see off any competition to close out the winGettySpeaking after the prize money was increased, The R&A’s CEO Martin Slumbers said: “The R&A has a responsibility to strike a balance between maintaining The Open’s position in the global game, providing the funds required for governance and developing amateur and recreational golf in 146 countries internationally.“We have to make choices if we want to continue to build on the significant growth in participation that is essential for golf’s future.“We remain concerned about the impact substantial increases in men’s professional prize money are having on the perception of the sport and its long-term financial sustainability. We are determined to act with the interests of the global game in mind as we pursue our goal of ensuring golf continues to thrive in 50 years’ time.”The Open 2025: Dates and how to followThe 153rd edition of The Open got underway on Thursday, July 17 and will conclude today – Sunday, July 20.It is taking place on the Dunluce Links Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.talkSPORT 2 will have live coverage from Royal Portrush for the final round.Our commentary team includes Marcus Buckland, Sue Thearle, Ron Jones, Matt Adams, Sophie Walker, Raymond Burns, Alison Walker, Paul Eales, Brendon de Jonge, Carl Paulson and Rupert Bell.To tune in to talkSPORT through the website, click HERE for the live stream.Listen via the talkSPORT app here, or on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.The action is also being shown live on Sky Sports Golf with coverage starting at 8am. The Open: talkSPORT BET OddsWinner (E/W 1/4 5 Places):Scottie Scheffler – 5/1Rory McIlroy – 7/1Jon Rahm – 12/1Ludvig Aberg – 25/1Bryson DeChambeau – 25/1Tommy Fleetwood – 25/1See the full market and odds at talkSPORT BETBoosts:Scheffler, McIlroy or Rahm to win The Open – 21/10DeChambeau, Schauffele & Aberg all top 25 finish – 11/2Any English player to win The Open – 6/1*odds subject to change. 18+ gambleaware.org