​The fourth LPGA major of the year arrives with a record-setting prize purse as the Amundi Evian Championship heads to Evian-les-Bains, France. Set to wrap up on Sunday, the event awards a total purse of $9.1 million, with the winner claiming $1.4 million. Of the 66 players who made the cut, 62 will receive prize money, as four amateurs were among those who advanced to the weekend at Evian Resort Golf Club.
Here’s a breakdown of the prize money awarded to the LPGA players at the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship, where the total purse stands at $9.1 million. The table will be updated after the final round on Sunday. The field includes a mix of top contenders and seasoned veterans alongside emerging talents, all chasing a share of the substantial purse.
A general view captures the action on the 18th hole during the third round of the Amundi Evian Championship 2026, held at the Evian Resort Golf Club on July 11, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France. This image from Stuart Franklin of Getty Images underscores the prestige and drama surrounding this major tournament.
As the leaderboard shifts with each round, players’ prize money reflects their standings. The distribution ranges from substantial six- and seven-figure payouts to those finishing lower, all contributing to a historically large purse for this event on the LPGA schedule. The Amundi Evian Championship remains a landmark stop on the tour, renowned for both its challenging layout and the high caliber of competition it attracts each year.
Cameron Jourdan, an assistant editor for Golfweek, continues to cover college and amateur golf, the PGA Tour, and broader professional circuits. You can follow Jourdan on X/Twitter @Cam_Jourdan or on Instagram @GolfweekJourdan for updates and insights. This article originally appeared on Golfweek and has been revised to reflect the 2026 prize money payouts for each LPGA player in France. The report emphasizes the new era of earnings at Evian and the implications for players as they pursue majors and career milestones.
In summary, the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship not only crowns a new major winner but also sets a new benchmark for LPGA prize money, highlighting the growing financial scale of women’s golf and the ongoing appeal of one of the tour’s most prestigious events. As the final round concludes, fans and players alike will await the final figures and celebrate the weekend’s results, including how the four amateurs who competed may have impacted the competitive landscape and the overall distribution of the purse.