The U.S. Women’s Open will pay out a $12.5 million purse this week, organizers announced Wednesday, setting a record for a single women’s golf tournament.
The previous high was $12 million, which the U.S. Women’s Open paid out in 2024 and 2025, as did the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship last year.
“We’re proud to lead on that front as we lift up the women’s game,” USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer said in a pre-tournament press conference.
The U.S. Women’s Open purse is largely backed by the tournament’s presenting sponsor Ally, and this week’s increase continues this year’s trend of rising prize money among the five women’s golf major championships.
The Chevron Championship in April boosted its prize money to $9 million, up from $8 million in 2025; champion Nelly Korda won $1.35 million.
