History will be made at the Riviera Country Club as the U.S. Women’s Open will feature unprecedented prize money. The tournament boasts a purse of $12.5 million, with the winner receiving a remarkable $2.5 million, the highest paycheck in women’s major golf history.
Key Details of the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Prize Breakdown
During this significant event, sixty-three professional golfers and five amateurs have qualified to compete. While the amateurs do not receive monetary rewards, they play a vital role in enhancing the competition’s intensity. Currently, Nelly Korda and Sei Young Kim are leading a highly competitive field as they approach the final round.
Prize Distribution Overview
The prize distribution for the U.S. Women’s Open reflects substantial earnings for all participants, particularly the top finishers:
| Position | Award |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | $2,500,000 |
| 2nd Place | $1,350,000 |
| 3rd Place | $829,547 |
| 4th Place | $581,535 |
| 5th Place | $484,363 |
| 6th Place | $429,478 |
| 7th Place | $387,191 |
| 8th Place | $346,775 |
| 9th Place | $313,844 |
| 10th Place | $288,272 |
| 11th Place | $263,075 |
| 12th Place | $243,241 |
| 13th Place | $226,651 |
| 14th Place | $209,188 |
| 15th Place | $194,219 |
| 16th Place | $181,745 |
| 17th Place | $171,766 |
| 18th Place | $161,787 |
| 19th Place | $151,807 |
| 20th Place | $141,828 |
| 21st Place | $133,221 |
| 22nd Place | $124,614 |
| 23rd Place | $116,257 |
| 24th Place | $108,523 |
| 25th Place | $101,787 |
| 26th Place | $96,049 |
| 27th Place | $91,683 |
| 28th Place | $87,816 |
| 29th Place | $84,074 |
| 30th Place | $80,332 |
| 31st Place | $76,590 |
| 32nd Place | $72,847 |
| 33rd Place | $69,105 |
| 34th Place | $65,737 |
| 35th Place | $62,993 |
| 36th Place | $60,249 |
| 37th Place | $57,629 |
| 38th Place | $55,134 |
| 39th Place | $52,640 |
| 40th Place | $50,145 |
| 41st Place | $47,650 |
| 42nd Place | $45,155 |
| 43rd Place | $42,660 |
| 44th Place | $40,166 |
| 45th Place | $37,671 |
| 46th Place | $35,426 |
| 47th Place | $33,180 |
| 48th Place | $31,060 |
| 49th Place | $29,812 |
| 50th Place | $28,565 |
| 51st Place | $27,816 |
| 52nd Place | $27,193 |
| 53rd Place | $26,694 |
| 54th Place | $26,444 |
| 55th Place | $26,195 |
| 56th Place | $25,945 |
| 57th Place | $25,696 |
| 58th Place | $25,446 |
| 59th Place | $25,197 |
| 60th Place | $24,947 |
| 61st Place | $24,698 |
| 62nd Place | $24,448 |
| 63rd Place | $24,199 |
Additionally, every professional golfer who does not make the cut will receive a stipend of $10,000. The distribution system for the U.S. Women’s Open marks a new standard in women’s golf, highlighting the sport’s growing recognition and significance.
