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2026 Chevron Championship prize money payouts for all the LPGA golfers

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The first major on the LPGA's 2026 schedule is in the books and the first-place prize of $1,350,000 has been handed out.

The 2026 Chevron Championship featured a $9 million purse, up from $7. 9 million from a year ago. Since Chevron took over title sponsorship in 2022, the purse has increased by $5.

9 million. Nelly Korda's dominant victory at Memorial Park earned her a $1. 35 million payday, up from $1.

2 million from a year ago. She becomes the first American player since Meg Mallon in 2000 to win three career majors. Korda moved to sixth on the all-time money list, passing Inbee Park and Jeeno Thitikul.

Players who missed the cut this week received $10,000. There were five amateurs who made the cut, but none can accept prize money. 2026 Chevron Championship prize money payouts Pos.