Golf is one of the most popular sports in the world. And like other sports, the disparity in the prize purse between men’s and women’s golf is visible. Men’s golf has much higher prize money, while women’s golf has lesser prize money. Furthermore, even in major championships, the men’s golf prize purse is significantly higher than women’s golf.

However, the USGA, which is one of the governing bodies of golf, has made a massive decision recently. 

The USGA also organizes the men’s and women’s U.S. Open every year. Meanwhile, it is one of the most prestigious major events that every golfer wants to win or at least compete in. 

USGA increases the prize purse for the U.S. Women’s Open 

The USGA made a huge announcement yesterday, which took social media by storm. The USGA declared that they have increased the prize purse for the upcoming 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. They have partnered with ProMedica which has helped them raise the stakes and take the U.S. Women’s Open to a greater height. 

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So, the purse is increased to $10 million for this year’s U.S. Women’s Open while they plan to increase it to $12 million by 2026. Additionally, to make things exciting, the U.S. Women’s Open will be played on America’s greatest golf courses from this year. Hence, this is an incredible move towards supporting women’s golf. 

Previously, the purse for the U.S. Women’s Open was around $5.5 million, which was not enough given the quality of players in the field. Hence, the current $10 million is the highest in all women’s sports. Meanwhile, the USGA has also promised to raise the purse to $11 million and then $12 million over the next five years. 

Golf world reacts to the latest prize purse boost in the U.S. Women’s Open golf

Fans and players are congratulating USGA on this incredible partnership which is going to benefit women’s golf immensely. So let us have a look at a few reactions of fans, experts, and current players about this latest development in women’s sport. 

So these were a few reactions of prominent names on Twitter. But what do you think about this decision of USGA? Do let us know in the comments section below.

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