Nelly Korda leads women's major money list, surpassing all but two men
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 2:55 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Nelly Korda earned $4.59 million at the 2026 women's majors, concluding the season after Shiho Kuwaki's AIG Women's Open victory. Korda's earnings, aided by wins at the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open, exceed all but Rory McIlroy and Wyndham Clark among men. The LPGA's major payouts totaled $53.6 million, contrasting with the PGA Tour's $83.25 million. With Korda's commanding lead in the overall season earnings race, she stands at $6.18 million heading into the remaining 11 LPGA Tour events.
- •Korda has $4.59 million in major earnings this year.
- •Haeran Ryu is second with $3.72 million.
- •Shiho Kuwaki won $1.5 million at the AIG Women's Open.
- •Korda leads the overall LPGA season money list with $6.18 million.
- •The LPGA is offering $135.45 million in total prize money this year.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Korda Tops Women’s Major Money List—And Nearly the Men’s
"Korda earned $4.59 million in prize money at the majors.
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