2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship: Winner Amy Yang Takes Home $1.56M and Record Payouts at Sahalee Country Club
Amy Yang won the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Sahalee Country Club, earning $1.56 million, more than 10% of her career winnings. Lilia Vu, Jin Young Ko, and Miyu Yamashita tied for second place, each receiving $587,543. The total purse for the championship was a record $10.4 million.
By the Numbers- 23 players earned over $100,000.
- Every player, including those who missed the cut, received at least $4,000.
- Amy Yang secured her first major championship title with this win.
- The generous prize money reflects the growing success and popularity of women's golf.
Future tournaments are likely to see increased prize money and competition following the success of the 2024 KPMG Women's PGA Championship.
Bottom LineAmy Yang's significant earnings and the record-setting purse highlight the growth and potential in women's professional golf, setting a positive precedent for future championships.
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