KPMG Women's PGA Championship Increases Total Prize Money to $12 Million

Record-tying Prize Money in Women's Golf History
Increased by $1.6 Million from Last Year
Now on Par with the US Women's Open

The total prize money for the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, the third major tournament of the LPGA Tour season, has been increased to $12 million (approximately 16.5 billion KRW).

KPMG Women's PGA Championship Winning Trophy. Photo by LPGA

The PGA of America, which organizes the tournament, announced on June 18 (local time), "This year, 156 players will compete for a total prize purse of $12 million at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship," adding, "This ties the record for the largest prize money in women's golf history." The prize pool has increased by $1.6 million from last year's $10.4 million.

Among women's golf tournaments, the US Women's Open, organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA), has had the highest total prize money at $12 million since last year. Now, the KPMG Women's PGA Championship stands alongside it. This year's winner will receive $1.8 million. The defending champion is Amy Yang. The 2025 KPMG Women's PGA Championship will be held from June 19 at the Fields Ranch East Course in Frisco, Texas, United States.