The Amundi Evian Championship has announced an increase in purse size to $6.5 million for 2022, up $2 million from last year. The winner will receive $1 million. In 2021, Minjee Lee earned $675,000 for her first major triumph.
The 2022 event will be held at the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club from July 21-24 in Évian-les-Bains, France.
Muni He tees off the second hole during day one of 2021 Amundi Evian Championship at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France. Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images
The announcement comes as other LPGA majors have significantly raised the bar in recent years. Earlier this year, the USGA nearly doubled the U.S. Women’s Open purse to a historic $10 million for 2022. Last summer, the AIG Women’s British Open set a new record for women’s golf with a $5.8 million prize fund. This year, when the event moves to Muirfield for the first time, players will compete for $6.8 million.
The winner of the CME Group Tour Championship in 2022 will earn the largest check in women’s golf: $2 million.
LPGA players will compete for more than $90 million in 2022, a tour record. As is the case with other majors, players who miss the cut at the Evian will receive unofficial earnings to help cover expenses.
“We are incredibly appreciative of our friends and partners at The Amundi Evian Championship for their ongoing support of the LPGA Tour and the world’s best female golfers,” said Marcoux Samaan in a statement. “Elevating the purse of this major championship makes a powerful statement about the value and status of the women’s game and the strong commitment of Amundi, Danone, Evian and Rolex to advancing the LPGA and our world-class athletes. We look forward to a spectacular week in Evian-les-Bains and I know that our players will share my gratitude and excitement.”