League: LPGA Sport: Golf Country: United States Category: Breaking News

2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money payouts released after cut

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:50 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money payouts released after cut

Summary

At the 2026 U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, a purse of $12.5 million is up for grabs. The top prize is $2.5 million, awarded to the winner, with $10,000 given to professionals who missed the cut. A total of 63 players made the cut, competing for one of the largest purses in the event's history. Five amateurs also participated, but they are not eligible for prizes. This year’s purse exceeds last year's total of $12 million.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Riviera Country Club hosts the U.S. Women's Open.
•The winner receives $2.5 million.
•Professionals who missed the cut earn $10,000.
•Total purse for the tournament is $12.5 million.
•Five amateurs made the cut but are not eligible for payouts.

Latest Updates

12:50 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S Women's prize money: Full purse payout at Riviera
3:15 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money payouts for each LPGA player at Riviera

What they're saying

"
Here's the breakdown of how much money each LPGA player earned at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, where there was a purse of $12.5 million.
— Yahoo Sports