Joburg Open Prize Money Payout 2023

There's an increased purse for the tournament as Dan Bradbury defends his title

Dan Bradbury with the Joburg Open trophy
Dan Bradbury defends his title
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Along with the Fortinet Australian PGA Championship, the Joburg Open in South Africa gets the new DP World Tour season underway, as Dan Bradbury defends his title at Houghton Golf Club.

Last year, there was a purse of R17,500,000 (approximately $1m). However, there is more to play for in 2023, with the fund raised to R20,500,000 (around $1.1m). That payout will be just a small share of a record $148.5m on offer through the duration of the 2024 DP World Tour season, which will comprise at least 44 tournaments and take place on five continents.

The season will be separated into three phases, beginning with The Global Swings phase. That is in five sections, starting with the Opening Swing, which features six tournaments in Australia and Africa.

Players will also have an eye on a $200,000 bonus for winning each of the five swings, with the Opening Swing's six tournaments in Australia and Africa concluding on 17 December. Meanwhile, any player finishing in the top 10 of each of the three phases will claim a share of $1m.

Perhaps more significantly for the tournament at hand, though, is that there are three slots available for the 2024 Open at Royal Troon. Add the 3,000 Race to Dubai points available at the tournament and there is plenty to play for in the four days of action in Johannesburg. 

Below is the prize money payout for the  Joburg Open (approximate USD breakdown based on tournaments with similar purse sizes).

Joburg Open Prize Money Payout

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PositionPrize Money
1st$190,000
2nd$123,000
3rd$70,350
4th$55,850
5th$47,360
6th$39,100
7th$33,500
8th$27,900
9th$25,000
10th$22,350
11th$20,550
12th$19,200
13th$18,000
14th$17,100
15th$16,500
16th$15,800
17th$15,120
18th$14,450
19th$13,900
20th$13,440
21st$13,000
22nd$12,660
23rd$12,320
24th$12,000
25th$11,650
26th$11,320
27th$11,000
28th$10,650
29th$10,300
30th$10,000
31st$9,630
32nd$9,300
33rd$8,960
34th$8,630
35th$8,290
36th$7,950
37th$7,730
38th$7,500
39th$7,280
40th$7,060
41st$6,830
42nd$6,600
43rd$6,390
44th$6,160
45th$5,940
46th$5,710
47th$5,490
48th$5,270
49th$5,040
50th$4,820
51st$4,590
52nd$4,370
53rd$4,150
54th$3,920
55th$3,800
56th$3,700
57th$3,590
58th$3,470
59th$3,360
60th$3,250
61st$3,150
62nd$3,020
63rd$2,910
64th$2,800
65th$2,690

Who Are The Star Names In The Joburg Open?

As well as defending champion Bradbury, there are appearances from three LIV Golf players – Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace and Dean Burmester, who are taking the opportunity to tee it up in their homeland.

Another local player, Ockie Strydom, who has two wins on the DP World Tour in the last 12 months, also plays, along with compatriot Thriston Lawrence, who has four wins on the Tour, including the 2021 Joburg Open. Shaun Norris and Christiaan Bezuidenhout are among other South Africans hoping to perform well in front of their home fans.

As well as Bradbury and Lawrence, other former winners include 2020 champion Joachim B Hansen and Shubhankar Sharma, who won six years ago. Highly rated Spaniards Adrian Otaegui and Adri Arnaus are in the field too.

Where Is The Joburg Open 2023?

The 2023 Joburg Open takes place at Houghton Golf Club. Opened in 1926, it is regarded as one of the highest-quality parkland courses in Johannesburg and features ponds, dams and an abundance of flowering shrubs.

Who Is Playing In The Joburg Open?

Dan Bradbury won the 2022 title, and he returns hoping for a repeat of that success. Three LIV Golf players are also in the field, Charl Schwartzel, Brandon Grace and Dean Burmester. Ockie Strydom and Thriston Lawrence also play.

Mike Hall
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