Women's British Open Prize Purse Increased to $10 Million
Women's British Open bumps prize purse to $10M
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The Women's British Open, scheduled for July 29 to August 2, 2023, at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in Lancashire, England, will feature a record prize purse of $10 million. This marks the sixth consecutive year of increases, reflecting the commitment of The R&A and AIG to elevate women's golf.
- 01The Women's British Open prize purse has increased to $10 million, a $250,000 rise from last year.
- 02This tournament is now one of three LPGA majors with an eight-figure prize fund.
- 03The partnership between The R&A and AIG has resulted in a more than tripling of the purse since 2019.
- 04The broadcast will feature 34 hours of coverage, the most of any women's major.
- 05The final two rounds will be aired live for seven hours each day in the U.S.
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The Women's British Open, taking place from July 29 to August 2, 2023, at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in Lancashire, England, will have a record prize purse of $10 million. This increase of $250,000 from last year marks the sixth consecutive annual rise in the purse, reflecting the ongoing commitment of The R&A and title sponsor AIG to enhance women's golf. The Women's British Open joins the U.S. Women's Open and KPMG Women's PGA Championship as the only LPGA majors with eight-figure prize funds, both offering $12 million. Since the partnership began in 2019, the purse has more than tripled from $3.25 million. In addition to the increased prize money, the tournament will feature an expanded broadcast, providing 34 hours of viewing, including seven hours of live coverage for the final two rounds on various networks in the U.S. and U.K.
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The increased prize purse reflects a growing recognition and investment in women's golf, potentially attracting more talent and viewership.
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