The Chevron Championship has seen a boost in prize money thanks to increased investment in golf. Compared to the $5.2 million purse in 2023, this year’s total prize money soared to $7.9 million. Consequently, the winner’s share also increased, with this weekend’s champion Nelly Korda taking home $1.2 million for their victory.
The final was filled with tension, especially after weather delays interrupted the third round. The victory didn’t come easy, with six players staying in contention for the lead throughout much of the fourth round.
Korda staged an impressive comeback, securing her fifth consecutive win and faced stiff competition throughout. The outcome hung in the balance, especially on the crucial 18th hole, which could have either solidified or shattered her lead. However, she managed to birdie the hole, maintaining a two-stroke difference and securing the victory.
Exploring payouts for Chevron Championship 2024
As mentioned, Nelly Korda won $1.2 million for their performance at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas. Here’s how much the LPGA Tour doled out for others:
- 2. Maja Stark, -11: $663,382
- T3. Lauren Coughlin, Brooke Henderson; -10: $481,237
- 5. Hae Ran Ryu, -9: $299,640
- 6. Carlota Ciganda, -8 $245,159
- 7. Esther Henseleit, -7: $205,207
- 8. Jin Hee Im, -8: $179,785
- T9. A Lim Kim, Yealimi Noh, Minami Katsu; -5: $148,305.33
- 12. Atthaya Thitikul, -4: $127,116
- T13. Jasmine Koo (a), Xiyu Lin, Weiwei Zhang, Nasa Hataoka; -3: $112,104.67
- T17: Miyu Yamashita, Linn Grant, Anna Nordqvist, Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Andrea Lee, Lydia Ko; -2: $85,472.83
- T23. Jennifer Kupcho, Ruoning Yin, Charley Hull, Georgia Hall, Isabella Fierro, Lottie Woad (a), Jiyai Shin; -1: $68,160.67
- T30. Akie Iwai, Ally Ewing, Brittany Lincicome, Stephanie Meadow, Sei Young Kim, Yuka Saso, Madelene Sagstrom, Narin An, Auston Kim, Marina Alex; E: $47,759.80.
While they may not have received a million-dollar payday, the performances of several golfers deserve recognition. Athletes like Atthaya Thitikul, Jin Hee Im, Lauren Coughlin, Anna Nordqvist, Marina Alex, Lottie Woad, and others delivered impressive performances, earning themselves a respectable paycheck to cash in on.
Players such as Lexi Thompson, Hannah Green, Alison Lee, Megan Khang, Hyo-Joo Kim, Jin Young Ko and Celine Boutier didn’t get a portion of the $7.9 million purse as they didn’t make the cut.
