GettyThe winner of this year's U.S. Women's Open will receive $1 million, the biggest payout in women's golf history. The Players Championship, a non-major, had a record-setting $13.5 million purse this year, with $2.25 million going to winner Rory McIlroy. GettyThis week's U.S. Women's Open in South Carolina will pay out $5.5 million in winnings, the most in women's golf. Ariya Jutanugarn of Thailand pocketed $900,000 for winning the 2018 U.S. Women's Open. There will be almost 30 amateurs in the field at this year's U.S. Women's Open.

Source: Forbes May 28, 2019 19:18 UTC