2022 ISPS Handa Australian Open: Prize Money Breakdown and Winner’s Payout

The ISPS Handa Australian Open has initiated the most awaited competition between golfers from all around the world. And the most unique part of the tournament is the fact that it includes tournaments for both men and women players. It is the first national open event featuring 108 women and 156 men playing in conjunction. But how much is the total purse for the event? And how much will the winner earn as prize money?

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More about the 2022 ISPS Handa Australian Open

The women’s and men’s championships are going to be played simultaneously. And the initial two rounds will be held at Melbourne’s Kingston Heath Golf Club, which is one of Australia’s finest courses, and the Victoria Golf Club, Cheltenham. All players will be competing in alternating groups of men and women. There is going to be another tournament named the Australian All Abilities Championship featuring players with disabilities playing competitively.

Which famous players are present on the field?

Kipp Popert, who is one of the best players in the Australian All Abilities Championship, will be playing in the last three days of the tournament. The men’s championship will feature World No.3, Cameron Smith, who recently won the Australian PGA Championship. And giving him a tough fight will be Ryan Fox and Adam Scott who also fall under the world’s top 50. Smith’s friend from LIV Golf, Marc Leishman, will also play in the tournament. While other players include Nicolai and Rasmus Hojgaard and Pole Adrian Meronk.

Coming to the women’s tournament, seven-time major champion Karrie Webb is one of the most talented players on the field. And along with her is TPS Murray River’s winner Hannah Green. Another player who has taken the attention of fans at the event is Minjee Lee, who also won the US Women’s Open. While Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho and AIG Women’s Open champion Ashleigh Buhai are also present on the field.

Total purse, prize money, and winner’s share for the tournament

Fans are excited to see their favorite players compete in the most awaited tournament. And one of the most exciting parts of the event is that the prize money for both men’s and women’s tournaments is equal! The event is set to be played with a total purse of AUD$1.7m in each tournament. While the winner of each tournament will receive AUD$270,000 as their share.

Here is the prize money breakdown for the tournament:

Position	Prize Money
1	AUD$270,000
2	AUD$179,500
3	AUD$101,099
4	AUD$80,750
5	AUD$68,476
6	AUD$56,525
7	AUD$48,450
8	AUD$40,375
9	AUD$36,176
10	AUD$32,300
11	AUD$29,716
12	AUD$27,778
13	AUD$26,002
14	AUD$24,710
15	AUD$23,741
16	AUD$22,772
17	AUD$21,803
18	AUD$20,834
19	AUD$20,026
20	AUD$19,380
21	AUD$18,734
22	AUD$18,250
23	AUD$17,765
24	AUD$17,281
25	AUD$16,796
26	AUD$16,312
27	AUD$15,827
28	AUD$15,343
29	AUD$14,858
30	AUD$14,374
31	AUD$13,889
32	AUD$13,405
33	AUD$12,920
34	AUD$12,436
35	AUD$12,113
36	AUD$11,790
37	AUD$11,467
38	AUD$11,144
39	AUD$10,821
40	AUD$10,498
41	AUD$10,175
42	AUD$9,852
43	AUD$9,529
44	AUD$9,206
45	AUD$8,883
46	AUD$8,560
47	AUD$8,237
48	AUD$7,914
49	AUD$7,591
50	AUD$7,268
51	AUD$6,945
52	AUD$6,622
53	AUD$6,299
54	AUD$5,976
55	AUD$5,653
56	AUD$5,330
57	AUD$5,007
58	AUD$4,845
59	AUD$4,684
60	AUD$4,522
61	AUD$4,361
62	AUD$4,199
63	AUD$4,038
64	AUD$3,876
65	AUD$3,715
66	AUD$3,553
67	AUD$3,392
68	AUD$3,230
69	AUD$3,069
70	AUD$2,950

Who do you think will claim the title for the tournament? Will it be Minjee Lee in the women’s tournament? Do you think Cameron Smith has a chance to win the men’s title in the event? Let us know in the comments section below.

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