LPGA Announces Record $131 Million Prize Fund for 2025 Tournament Schedule

LPGA Announces Record $131 Million Prize Fund for 2025 Tournament Schedule

By Michael Thompson

November 23, 2024 at 10:38 AM

The LPGA Tour has announced its 2025 tournament schedule featuring a historic prize fund of $131 million across 35 events - the largest purse in the organization's 75-year history. This represents a significant $61 million increase from 2021's total purse.

Key highlights of the 2025 schedule include:

  • Two new events: The Black Desert Championship in Utah and a return to Mexico
  • International Crown team event returning in Korea
  • Season opener delayed to January 30th at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
  • Two multi-event Asian swings and a European summer swing
  • Events across 11 countries and 14 states

Enhanced player benefits for 2025:

  • 24 events offering travel stipends
  • Free accommodations
  • Guaranteed minimum payouts
  • Private charter flights for Black Desert Championship participants

Broadcasting coverage will be provided by:

  • Golf Channel (primary broadcaster)
  • NBC (minimum 7 events)
  • CBS (4 events)
  • ESPN+ (3 events streaming)

![Nelly Korda earned $4.2 million in 15 starts this year.](Getty Images)

The full tournament schedule includes major championships like:

  • The Chevron Championship ($7.90M)
  • U.S. Women's Open ($12M)
  • KPMG Women's PGA Championship ($10.4M)
  • Amundi Evian Championship ($8M)
  • AIG Women's Open ($9.5M)

The season concludes with the CME Group Tour Championship offering the largest single prize in women's golf history - $4 million to the winner.

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