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
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.
- •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
- 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
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 1:18 AM2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money: Inside Riviera's $12.5M record-breaking purse
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.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 8:47 PM2026 U.S. Women's Open prize money payout: Here's the record-breaking payday for each golfer at Riviera
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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