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U.S. Women's Open offers record $12.5 million purse at Riviera Country Club

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

U.S. Women's Open offers record $12.5 million purse at Riviera Country Club
Summary

The 81st U.S. Women's Open, taking place at Riviera Country Club, features a record-breaking purse of $12.5 million. The winner will take home $2.5 million, the largest prize in women's major history. Sixty-three professionals and five amateurs have qualified for the weekend finale. Nelly Korda and Sei Young Kim are among the leaders as the final round unfolds.

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  • •The champion will earn $2.5 million from the total purse.
  • •Each professional player who missed the cut receives $10,000.
  • •The tournament is currently in its final round.
  • •Nelly Korda and Sei Young Kim are leading the event.
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  • 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Women's Open 2026 prize money: Full breakdown from $12.5 million purse
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Here's a full breakdown of how the record-setting purse for the 81st U.S. Women's Open will pay out.

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