The R&A announced The Open will carry the same prize pool as 2024's record-setting purse with the winner taking home a $3.1 million check like Xander Schauffele did last year. That is a handsome payday but not one all that uncommon at this time in professional golf.

Scottie Scheffler has a one-shot lead over Matt Fitzpatrick going into the third round of the British Open. Saturday is known as moving day in golf.

Here's a look at the betting odds, courtesy DraftKings, entering the third round in Portrush, Northern Ireland. Scottie Scheffler's lead might be one shot entering the weekend at the 153rd Open Championship,