The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship upped the stakes, raising its total prize money to $13 million to become the highest-paying LPGA major ahead of this week’s tournament.
Marking its ninth consecutive increase, the PGA Championship reclaimed the payout crown by narrowly eclipsing the 2026 US Open’s $12.5 million.
“Working with the PGA of America and the LPGA Tour, we’re combining a record purse with technology that gives players better, real-time insight into their performance, along with broader, more dynamic coverage for fans,” said KPMG US Chair Tim Walsh in a tournament statement.
Competition tees off tomorrow, as world No. 1 Nelly Korda strives to become just the third women’s golfer to start the season with three straight major wins.
Almost all of the LPGA Points List’s Top 100 will battle for the 2026 prize money at Hazeltine National this week, including reigning champion Minjee Lee.
