2026 Chevron Championship prize money payouts for all the LPGA golfers

TL;DR

The 2026 Chevron Championship featured a $9 million purse, an increase from $7.9 million last year. Nelly Korda won the tournament, earning $1.35 million and marking her third career LPGA major victory.

Key points

2026 Chevron Championship had a $9 million purse
Nelly Korda won and earned $1.35 million
Purse increased by $5.9 million since 2022
Korda is the first American to win three majors since 2000
Players who missed the cut received $10,000

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Chevron ChampionshipNelly Korda

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.

The Dinah Shore Trophy at the 2026 Chevron Championship at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston.