Women’s golf is set to reach a new financial milestone this week as the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship tees off with a record-breaking $13 million purse — the biggest prize pool in the history of women’s golf.
The tournament runs Thursday through Sunday at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota, and draws a 156-player field that includes every one of the top 100 players in the current Race to the CME Globe standings. Leading the pack are World No. 1 Nelly Korda and defending champion Minjee Lee of Australia.
LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler highlighted the significance of the event in a prepared statement. “The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship continues to raise the bar for women’s golf,” he said. “Record purse increases, enhanced broadcast coverage, and one of the strongest fields of the year makes this tournament a can’t-miss event for fans.”
Beyond the record prize money, this year’s championship introduces a range of technology upgrades designed to give both players and viewers a richer experience. The KPMG Performance Insights platform brings AI-powered player reels and a live outcome prediction engine, among other features.
Broadcast enhancements through KPMG CHAMPCAST will also deliver 3D course imagery, radar tracking data, shot trails, green views, and individual shot video highlights throughout the competition.
Coverage of the four-day event will air on NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock, with close to 100 hours of live, streaming, and supplemental programming planned in total.
PGA of America CEO Terry Clark expressed enthusiasm for the championship in his own statement. “Together with KPMG and the LPGA Tour, we are excited to once again present a world-class experience at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship,” Clark said. “This Championship is a testament to our continued investment in growing the women’s game, setting new standards with a record purse, innovative technology enhancements and comprehensive broadcast coverage. We look forward to seeing 156 of the world’s best players compete.”
Hazeltine National is no stranger to hosting major events. This marks the course’s second time welcoming the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, having previously hosted the event in 2019. The club has also been home to two PGA Championships, held in 2002 and 2009, as well as the 2016 Ryder Cup — an event that is scheduled to return to Hazeltine in 2029.
