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Women’s PGA Championship Ties Record $12 Million Purse with $2.4 Million Winner’s Share

Announced hours before the first round, the bump underscores KPMG’s commitment to raising standards in women’s golf.

The winner's trophy is seen on the first tee during the first round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on the West Course at the Westchester Country Club on June 11, 2015 in Harrison, New York.
Jun 23, 2024; Sammamish, Washington, USA; Amy Yang hits from the rough on hole fifteen during the final round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo

Overview

  • The tournament at Fields Ranch East in Texas elevated its total purse to $12 million, matching the U.S. Women’s Open for the season’s largest prize fund.
  • Organizers confirmed the champion will receive $2.4 million, an $840,000 increase over last year’s winning payout.
  • Paul Knopp of KPMG described the increase as a strategic step toward creating a new standard of excellence in women’s golf.
  • World No. 1 Nelly Korda will compete despite a neck spasm she says has been affecting her preparation.
  • A nine-player Australian squad led by Hannah Green and Minjee Lee is among the contenders chasing the historic purse.