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LPGA Tour 2026: Record $132M Purses Across 33 Events

11/20/2025

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Summary

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The LPGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule with a record $132 million in purses across 33 events in 13 countries.
The season opens January 29–February 1, 2026, at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando.
The U.S. Women’s Open and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will each offer a $12 million purse, and the schedule includes the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands and the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas.

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Historical Context

Since the enactment of Title IX in 1972, which mandated equal funding for women's sports, women's professional golf has flourished. By 2026, the LPGA Tour will feature a record $132 million in purses, including $12 million for the U.S. Women’s Open and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, highlighting significant growth and investment in women's sports and inspiring future generations of female athletes.

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Story summary

The LPGA Tour announced its 2026 schedule with a record $132 million in purses across 33 events in 13 countries.
The season opens January 29–February 1, 2026, at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando.
The U.S. Women’s Open and KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will each offer a $12 million purse, and the schedule includes the Solheim Cup in the Netherlands and the Aramco Championship in Las Vegas.

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