Megha Ganne turns pro ahead of U.S. Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Megha Ganne has turned professional ahead of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, marking the end of her amateur career. Ganne, a Stanford graduate, was awarded the Juli Inkster Award, which includes a $50,000 cash prize. She joins three others going pro this week: Catherine Park from USC, Johanna Sjursen, and Siuue Wu from Florida. The tournament features an eight-figure purse and prime-time television coverage.
- •Ganne finishes her tenure as an amateur with the Juli Inkster Award.
- •She joins fellow players Catherine Park, Johanna Sjursen, and Siuue Wu in turning pro.
- •The 81st U.S. Women’s Open takes place at Riviera Country Club.
- •The event has an eight-figure purse and is broadcast during prime time.
- 10:31 AMYahoo Sports — Stanford's Megha Ganne one of four players turning pro at U.S. Open
"Ganne ends her amateur career as recipient of the Juli Inkster Award, which comes with a $50,000 cash prize.
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