Philippines' rising star Yuka Saso set to shine again as US Women's Open purse boosted from US$5.5 million to US$10 million

In this file photo taken on June 06, 2021, Yuka Saso of the Philippines celebrates with the Harton S. Semple Trophy after winning the 76th US Women's Open Championship in San Francisco, California. Prize money for the US Women's Open will jump from US$5.5 million to US$10 million this year with plans to reach US$12 million in five years, the US Golf Association announced creating the richest purse in women's golf. - AFP

NNEW YORK, Jan 9, 2022 (AFP): Prize money for the US Women's Open will jump from US$5.5 million to US$10 million this year with plans to reach US$12 million in five years, the US Golf Association has announced.

In addition to creating the richest purse in women's golf, the USGA announced host venues for six future US Women's Opens and a presenting partner deal with health organization ProMedica.