• Irish amateur not eligible to claim £1.1m first prize• St Andrews money would be shared out among the professionalsAn Open Championship victory for Paul Dunne would unquestionably change his life and construct an instant move from amateur to professional status an obvious one. For the remaining 75 professionals in the St Andrews field,there would also be a financial spin-off. They would share more than £1m.As an amateur, the 22-year-old Dunne is not eligible to claim the £1150000 first prize or any cash reward from whatever tournament he enters. Instead, or the main non-professional who makes the cut at this event wins a medal. Dunne would,at least, also be allowed to take the Claret Jug domestic to Ireland.Continue reading..., or
Source: theguardian.com