“I know I know I’m terrible at golf,”  is what Sir Andy Murray had to say when he absolutely hashed a ball at the bunker, as the ball rolled away from the former No. 1 tennis player’s feet without making it out of the sand trap. He, along with the fans, summed it up best with a laugh. These are some of the moments you get to experience at the 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.

This tournament is as much about fun as it is about competition. With many celebrities like Bill Murray, Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones musician Ronan Keating all participating, the tournament will give you an insight into what these celebrities are like off-screen. While the laughs are plenty, so is the prize money. Here’s a closer look at the 2025 purse and winner’s payout.

The 2025 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship purse is a whopping $5 million, with the winner receiving about $800,000, which is the standard 17% of the total. Other than prize money, there are many other perks like 32 Official World Golf Ranking points and a two-plus season exemption on the European Tour. The winner also gets 835 Race to Dubai points. Players who make the 36-hole cut also gain points based on their standings.

Here is the detailed prize money table right below:

One of the signature charms of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship is its ability to draw celebrities who really play golf and take it seriously. This year, the roster among the celebrities is stacked.

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Sir Andy Murray comes into the week with a handicap of 3, one of the lowest among the celebrity/amateur contingent. Cricket legend Kevin Pietersen one-ups Murray as he comes in this week with a 1-handicap. Even Bill Murray, who returns for his tenth appearance, carries a respectable 11-shot handicap.

Many of these celebrities bring genuine respect to the sport as they put out amazing performances, given their experience with golf at the highest level. Their presence bridges two worlds, one of the glamorous Hollywood, mixed with the high pressure of competitive golf, as they give a glimpse into their passion, personality, and skill away from the screen.

This is exactly the reason to tune into this amazing tournament, as celebrities aren’t just there to have fun, but to compete under the same handicap format that evens the field and allows for some unexpected yet amazing surprises. Whether it’s a perfectly placed shot or a bunker disaster, their presence guarantees unpredictable moments as they add laughter and just enough drama to a tournament already rich in tradition and prestige