The fourth phase of the DP World Tour season, the European Swing, begins with the Soudal Open at Rinkven International Golf Club in Belgium.
The start of a new phase of the season means there is another opportunity for those competing in it to finish top of the table at its conclusion with July’s BMW International Open. That will hand the winner a bonus $200,000.
Swede Sebastian Soderberg won the previous phase, the Asian Swing, which also earned him an exemption into each of the season’s Back 9 events, and that incentive is also available to the winner of the European Swing.
There is also an eye-catching prize fund at this week’s tournament, with players competing for a payout of $2.5m – an identical sum to the purse that was available at March's Porsche Singapore Classic.
On that occasion, Jesper Svensson won the first prize of $425,000, and the same amount is on offer to this week’s winner, while the runner-up will claim $275,000. The fund also represents an increase of $500,000 on the 2023 tournament.
There are also 3,000 Race To Dubai points available at the tournament, as well as the opportunity the stars to climb the world rankings.
Below is the prize money payout for the Soudal Open.
Soudal Open Prize Money Payout
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 1st | $425,000 |
| 2nd | $275,000 |
| 3rd | $157,500 |
| 4th | $125,000 |
| 5th | $105,000 |
| 6th | $87,500 |
| 7th | $75,000 |
| 8th | $62,500 |
| 9th | $56,000 |
| 10th | $50,000 |
| 11th | $46,000 |
| 12th | $43,000 |
| 13th | $40,250 |
| 14th | $38,250 |
| 15th | $36,750 |
| 16th | $35,250 |
| 17th | $33,750 |
| 18th | $32,250 |
| 19th | $31,000 |
| 20th | $30,000 |
| 21st | $29,000 |
| 22nd | $28,250 |
| 23rd | $27,500 |
| 24th | $26,750 |
| 25th | $26,000 |
| 26th | $25,250 |
| 27th | $24,500 |
| 28th | $23,750 |
| 29th | $23,000 |
| 30th | $22,250 |
| 31st | $21,500 |
| 32nd | $20,750 |
| 33rd | $20,000 |
| 34th | $19,250 |
| 35th | $18,500 |
| 36th | $17,750 |
| 37th | $17,250 |
| 38th | $16,750 |
| 39th | $16,250 |
| 40th | $15,750 |
| 41st | $15,250 |
| 42nd | $14,750 |
| 43rd | $14,250 |
| 44th | $13,750 |
| 45th | $13,250 |
| 46th | $12,750 |
| 47th | $12,250 |
| 48th | $11,750 |
| 49th | $11,250 |
| 50th | $10,760 |
| 51st | $10,250 |
| 52nd | $9,750 |
| 53rd | $9,250 |
| 54th | $8,750 |
| 55th | $8,500 |
| 56th | $8,250 |
| 57th | $8,000 |
| 58th | $7,750 |
| 59th | $7,500 |
| 60th | $7,250 |
| 61st | $7,000 |
| 62nd | $6,750 |
| 63rd | $6,500 |
| 64th | $6,250 |
| 65th | $6,000 |
Who Are The Star Names In The Soudal Open?
Adrian Otaegui plays the week after a PGA Championship appearance
In 2023, Swede Simon Forsstrom claimed his maiden DP World Tour title with a one-shot win over compatriot Jens Dantorp, and he is in this week’s field looking for his second win on the Tour. Meanwhile, Dantorp also returns, as he continues his quest for a first DP World Tour title.
Adrian Otaegui will be hoping to put the disappointment of a missed cut at the PGA Championship behind him with his second DP World Tour victory in a row after lifting the trophy at the Volvo China Open. The Spaniard has a strong history at this event, having won it six years ago when it was named the Belgian Knockout.
Other notable names in the field include LIV Golf star Thomas Pieters, who is competing in his homeland, and several other DP World Tour winners, including Pablo Larrazabal, Thriston Lawrence, Adri Arnaus and Yannik Paul.
Englishman Jordan Smith, who had a creditable T39 finish at the PGA Championship, and his compatriot Alex Fitzpatrick, who is building a promising reputation, also play.
Where Is The Soudal Open?
The Soudal Open is held at Rinkven International Golf Club near Antwerp. The venue has hosted the event since 2018 and features a mixture of woodland and parkland holes.
What Is The Prize Money Payout For The Soudal Open?
The prize money payout for the Soudal Open is $2.5m - an increase of $500,000 on the 2023 edition. The winner will earn $425,000, and the runner-up will claim $275,000.
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