Maja Stark Leads Final Round at Erin Hills as U.S. Women’s Open Sets $12M Prize Record
Her pursuit of a maiden major reflects unprecedented growth in the LPGA’s prize funds this season.
Overview
- The 2025 U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills carries a record $12 million purse with $2.4 million earmarked for the winner.
- Sweden’s Maja Stark holds a one-shot advantage over Julia Lopez Ramirez entering the final 18 holes.
- Top-ranked American Nelly Korda is three strokes behind Stark after 54 holes and aims to improve on her major record.
- Every professional who missed the cut will still collect a $10,000 stipend.
- The R&A has increased its investment in grassroots and amateur women’s golf initiatives alongside the LPGA’s prize fund expansion.