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The 2025 Genesis Invitational is gearing up to showcase an impressive purse of $9 million, with the champion ready to claim a remarkable prize of over $1.6 million! As one of the standout events on the PGA Tour, this tournament consistently draws elite players and ignites excitement among fans
The 2025 Sony Open purse soared to an impressive $10 million, marking a historic milestone for the tournament. The champion, Lydia Ko, celebrated a remarkable victory with a record-breaking payout of $1.5 million—the largest ever awarded in the event’s history. All eyes were on the leaderboard as the top 10 finishers each took home a share of this generous purse, with even the 10th-place finisher walking away with a solid $95,000. Over recent years, the tournament’s total purse has seen an incredible surge from $5 million in 2020 to this year’s astounding $10 million. This significant increase not only highlights the rising popularity of women’s golf but also underscores Sony Open’s dedication to hosting an elite competition for the world’s finest female golfers.
Open Championship Winner to Receive Record $3.1M
The prestigious Open Championship will award its champion a record-breaking sum of $3.1 million in prize money, a significant increase from previous years. This unprecedented amount reflects the tournament’s stature as one of golf’s major events and the enhanced purse offered by the PGA Tour. The winner’s share is part of a total purse of $17.5 million, a 12% increase from last year’s Open Championship. This generous payout demonstrates the tournament’s commitment to rewarding the world’s top golfers and providing memorable experiences for fans.