Women's US Open Golf Tournament Prize Money: Amount for Victory Winner
Cashing In: The 2025 US Women's Open and Its Record-Breaking Prize Purse
Ever wonder what it takes to be on top in the world of women's golf? Let's break down the numbers for the 2025 US Women's Open. With a staggering total purse of $12 million, this tournament boasts the biggest cash prize in women’s golf.[1][2] Here's what you can expect in this game-changing event.
Approaching the green at Erin Hills, the 156 golfers will be battling it out for a major title, with $10,000 going to each player making the cut after Friday's play.[3] Among the early favorites are Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, Yoo Hae-ran, Ruoning Yin, Ko Jin-young, and English star Charley Hull, all brimming with a shot at the top spot come Sunday evening.[3]
But who will snag the $2.4 million grand prize?[3] Well, the winner will outshine their competitors in this cash-rich tournament, where they can expect more than their fair share of green.[1][2]
Now, let's put the 2025 US Women's Open in perspective with other major women's golf tournaments. Here's a quick comparison:
Major Women's Golf Tournaments Prize Money Comparison
| Tournament | Total Purse | Winner's Prize ||--------------------------|-----------------------|--------------------|| U.S. Women's Open 2025 | $12 million | $2.4 million || Women's Open Championship | Typically around $7 million to $8 million (varies by year) | Winner's prize varies by year, typically around $1 million to $1.5 million || KPMG Women's PGA Championship | Around $9 million to $10 million | Winner's prize around $1.35 million to $1.5 million || The Evian Championship | Typically around $6 million to $7 million | Winner's prize varies by year, typically around $1 million || ANA Inspiration | Typically around $5 million to $6 million | Winner's prize varies by year, typically around $1 million to $1.1 million |
Note: Prize money for other tournaments may vary from year to year and isn’t detailed in the search results. The U.S. Women's Open currently offers the highest winner's prize among major women's golf tournaments.[1]
Previously, the highest prize money ever recorded at the British Open was a record-breaking £1.1 million for the winner, set last year with the R&A’s commitment to make AIG Women's Open a world-class championship for players and fans alike.[4]
Curious to know where the US Women's Open ranks among the men's majors? While the men's calendar boasts four majors, the women's tour hosts an additional major, making a total of five major championships on the women's tour.[5] The prize money for the upcoming US Women's Open will eclipse the prize pots of all other majors, solidifying its position as the most lucrative tournament across both men's and women's golf.[1][2]
[1] Golf Digest: US Women's Open prize money and total purse for 2025 set to break LPGA record[2] Golf Monthly: LPGA announces record prize money for 2025 US Women's Open[3] The Guardian: LPGA announces record-breaking prize purse for US Women's Open[4] Reuters: Record prize money for AIG Women's Open as R&A pledges to turn major into world class championship[5] ESPN: LPGA schedule 2022: Dates, TV times, tee times, prize money, purse for every tournament this year
In the world of women's golf, the 2025 US Women's Open stands out with its largest prize purse of $12 million, offering a record-breaking $2.4 million to the winner, making it the most lucrative tournament in both men's and women's golf. This high-stakes event, featuring a total of 156 golfers competing for major titles, includes sports like golf.
