2025 AIG Women’s Open Offers Record $9.75 Million Prize in Wales

The 2025 AIG Women’s Open, held at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales for the first time, features a record prize purse of $9.75 million, the largest in the event's history and third-largest in women's golf. The winner will receive $1.463 million, surpassing last year's payout at St. Andrews by $250,000. Top contenders include world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who seeks her first win of the season, defending champion Lydia Ko, and rising star Lottie Woad, the betting favorite after recent victories. This year’s tournament also marks a technological milestone with the use of robotic mowers to prepare the course daily. Meanwhile, in women's tennis, stars like Coco Gauff and Serena Williams continue to reach unprecedented earnings, with Gauff expected to exceed $30 million in 2025 due to her on-court success and endorsements. The Canadian Open tennis tournament has also increased prize money significantly for both ATP and WTA players, reflecting the growing financial stakes across women's sports.