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The Ladies European Tour series has commenced its third event of the year. The Aramco Saudi Ladies International is an exciting and revolutionary event that celebrates the power of women’s golf.
With a huge prize fund, this tournament has become one of the most prestigious women’s golf events in the world. The tournament is held at the stunning Royal Greens Golf & Country Club in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where players from all over the world compete to win the coveted trophy.
The tournament has attracted some of the best golfers in the world, including 13 major champions. The event promises to be a thrilling experience for golf enthusiasts, with intense competition, breathtaking views, and a lively atmosphere. Witness history in the making as these incredible women compete for glory on the course.
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The star-studded lineup of the Aramco Saudi Ladies International
The esteemed Georgia Hall returns to defend her coveted trophy from last year. The British Women’s Open champion dominated the competition, clinching the title with an impressive five-shot lead.
However, all eyes will be on the world no.1, Lydia Ko. After parting ways with her caddie, Ko hopes to stay ahead of the game in 2023, starting with the competition she triumphed in 2021.
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NAPLES, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 21: Lydia Ko of New Zealand is presented the Vare Trophy by LPGA commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan after the final round of the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club on November 21, 2021 in Naples, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Also, expect to witness some fierce competition as the likes of Lexi Thompson, In Gee Chun, Hannah Green, Ashleigh Buhai, Anna Nordqvist, Eun-Hee Ji, and Patty Tavatanakit and many more major champions are showcasing their talent on the course.
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High-profile players such as Linn Grant, Nasa Hataoka, Leona Maguire, Atthaya Thitikul and many others are also taking part in the tournament. It’s a star-studded lineup that promises to deliver nothing short of a nail-biting spectacle.
Prize money breakdown
The prize fund for the tournament has skyrocketed to an astonishing $5 million, a massive five-fold increase from previous years. This places it in the same league as the PIF Saudi International and cements the event’s position as a premier golfing competition.
The surge in prize money is a step taken by the organizers to inspire a new generation of golfers in the Kingdom. Not only is this a massive financial boost, but it also puts the tournament in the top three most lucrative events on the Ladies European Tour, only behind the majors.
The table below will provide a complete breakdown of the prize fund.
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| Position | Prize Money |
| 1st | $750,000 |
| 2nd | $450,000 |
| 3rd | $300,000 |
| 4th | $225,000 |
| 5th | $180,000 |
| 6th | $155,000 |
| 7th | $140,000 |
| 8th | $125,000 |
| 9th | $120,000 |
| 10th | $115,000 |
| 11th | $110,000 |
| 12th | $105,000 |
| 13th | $100,000 |
| 14th | $95,000 |
| 15th | $90,000 |
| 16th | $87,500 |
| 17th | $85,000 |
| 18th | $82,500 |
| 19th | $80,000 |
| 20th | $77,500 |
| 21st | $74,000 |
| 22nd | $71,500 |
| 23rd | $69,000 |
| 24th | $66,500 |
| 25th | $64,000 |
| 26th | $61,500 |
| 27th | $58,500 |
| 28th | $56,000 |
| 29th | $53,500 |
| 30th | $51,000 |
| 31st | $49,000 |
| 32nd | $46,500 |
| 33rd | $44,500 |
| 34th | $43,000 |
| 35th | $41,500 |
| 36th | $40,000 |
| 37th | $38,400 |
| 38th | $37,000 |
| 39th | $35,500 |
| 40th | $34,000 |
| 41st | $32,500 |
| 42nd | $31,000 |
| 43rd | $29,500 |
| 44th | $28,000 |
| 45th | $27,000 |
| 46th | $26,000 |
| 47th | $25,000 |
| 48th | $24,000 |
| 49th | $23,500 |
| 50th | $23,000 |
| 51st | $22,000 |
| 52nd | $21,000 |
| 53rd | $20,000 |
| 54th | $19,500 |
| 55th | $18,500 |
| 56th | $17,000 |
| 57th | $16,500 |
| 58th | $16,000 |
| 59th | $15,500 |
| 60th | $15,000 |
| 61st | $14,500 |
| 62nd | $14,000 |
| 63rd | $13,500 |
| 64th | $13,000 |
| 65th | $12,500 |
| 66th | $12,000 |
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