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U.S. Women’s Open Becomes the Richest Event in Women’s Golf—Again
The U.S. Women’s Open will pay out a $12.5 million purse this week, organizers announced Wednesday, setting a record for a single women’s golf tournament. >The previous high was $12 million, which the U.S. Women’s Open paid out in 2024 and 2025, as did the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship last year. >“We’re proud to lead on that front as we lift up the women’s game,” USGA chief championships officer John Bodenhamer said in a pre-tournament press conference. >The U.S. Women’s Open purse is largel
