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Prize money for 2026 U.S. Women's Open reaches $12.5 million

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:18 AM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Prize money for 2026 U.S. Women's Open reaches $12.5 million
Summary

The USGA has increased the purse for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open to $12.5 million, signifying a $500,000 hike from 2025. This championship, being held at Riviera Country Club, has seen substantial growth in payouts, having risen from $5.5 million five years ago. The LPGA will offer a record total of $132 million in prize money this season, reflecting a broader trend in women's golf. Further details on the prize distribution will be released after the cut, which occurs later this week.

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  • •Overall purse increased by $500,000 from 2025
  • •Total purse has grown from $5.5 million in 2021
  • •LPGA will distribute a record $132 million this season
  • •Details on prize distribution will be updated after the cut
  • •U.S. Women's Open purse was only $10,000 in 1965
Latest Updates
  • 1:18 AMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money: Inside Riviera's $12.5M record-breaking purse
  • 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money payout: Here's the record-breaking payday for each golfer at Riviera
What they're saying
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A $12.5-million purse was announced Wednesday for this week's U.S. Women's Open. Here's how much Maja Stark won last year and what this year's champ could expect to net Sunday.

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The USGA has increased the purse for the U.S. Women's Open to $12.5 million, $500,000 more than in 2025. And to think only five years ago it was just $5.5 million

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