Gary Wilson celebrates his Scottish Open win in 2023. (Image: Getty)
The 2024 Scottish Open concludes with the final at the Meadowbank Sports Centre today (Sunday). And unlike the last two years in Edinburgh, it won’t be Gary Wilson picking up the winner’s trophy.
The Englishman’s quest for a third straight title came crashing down in the opening round, as he suffered a shock defeat to Long Zehuang.
Overall, 62 of the scheduled 64 players have taken to the tables this week, with the tournament producing some gripping matches despite .
How much will the Scottish Open final winner get?
The tournament signifies the 11th ranking event of the 2024/25 season, and the third of four Home Nations Series competitions. And its status as an important week for stars has seemingly been represented in the increased prize fund to whoever lands the silverware.
Last year, Wilson took home an £80,000 cheque, as well as the trophy. This time around however, the overall winner will make £100,00 for their troubles, and will also benefit from a considerable boost in ranking points.
It’s a greater prize for the runner-up too. Whoever misses out will have the consolation of a £45,000 windfall, £10,000 more than beaten finalist Noppon Saengkham made in 2023.
Ronnie O’Sullivan withdrew just before the Scottish Open got underway. (Image: Getty)
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What has been the overall prize pot this week?
The increased amount for the two finalists has been reflected across the board this year. A huge £550,400 has been made available to be dished out overall, compared to the £427,000 on offer 12 months ago.
The players who fell at the final-four stage made £21,000 each. Those who exited in the last-eight also didn’t do badly, handed £13,200 for their three victories.
Reaching the last-16 this week has been worth £9,000, while just getting to the last-32, essentially the second round, meant payment of £5,400. Ishpreet Singh Chadha and Xing Zihao, the beneficiaries of and O’Sullivan’s no shows, were guaranteed that much without picking up a cue.
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Simply qualifying for the event was worth £3,600, even if a player failed to win after reaching Meadowbank. Getting to the final preliminary stage meant £1,000, but inevitably no ranking points.
Finally, there is a bonus on offer for whoever makes the highest break of the tournament. That prize is worth £5,000, meaning whoever wins today could yet pick up a maximum £105,000 just in time for Christmas.