Women's PGA Championship features record $13 million purse
ESPN Golf • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 8:56 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship announced an increase in its purse to $13 million on June 22, 2026. This marks the largest purse in the history of women's golf, a significant milestone for the tournament. The increase reflects ongoing efforts to promote equality in sports and enhance opportunities for female golfers. Players and organizers anticipate that this financial boost will attract more competitors and heighten the tournament's profile moving forward.
- •KPMG Women's PGA Championship purse now at $13 million
- •Largest purse in women's golf history
- •Announcement made on June 22, 2026
- •Aims to enhance competition and visibility for female golfers
- •Reflected ongoing efforts for equality in sports
- 9:49 PMESPN Golf — Women's PGA Championship boasts $13M purse
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s PGA Championship Tops U.S. Women’s Open With $13M Purse
"The KPMG Women's PGA Championship returned to having the largest purse in the history of women's golf, announcing Monday an increase to $13 million.
"Prize money is increasing by $1 million to $13 million.
Sources
External links- ESPN GolfJun 22, 2026, 9:49 PMWomen's PGA Championship boasts $13M purse
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship returned to having the largest purse in the history of women's golf, announcing Monday an increase to $13 million.
- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 9:30 PMWomen’s PGA Championship Tops U.S. Women’s Open With $13M Purse
Prize money is increasing by $1 million to $13 million.
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