The United States Golf Association said in a statement prize money for the 119th US Open at Pebble Beach and the 74th US Women's Open at Charleston had each been increased by $500,000. It means the US Women's Open purse will total $5.5 million. The $1 million winner's cheque on offer in Charleston this week will be the richest payout in the history of women's golf. The US Open, meanwhile, which takes place at Pebble Beach from June 13-16, will see its total purse increase to $12.5 million. Tiger Woods earned $2.07 million for his win at the Masters in April, where the purse totalled $11.5 million.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 28, 2019 21:11 UTC