The Chevron Championship 2025: Prize Money Breakdown & Winner’s Payout Revealed

The second round of the Chevron Championship was suspended because of darkness on Friday. While it will continue on Saturday, golfers like Lexi Thompson, Minjee Lee, and more are yet to tee off. Meanwhile, big names like Charley Hull and Hannah Green have already exited the field after failing to make the cut. The weather seems like an ultimate challenge for the golfers vying for a whopping $8 million purse this week.

The winner is set to receive a $1.2 million payout on Sunday. Notably, the prize pool was $5.2 million in 2023; it was increased to $8 million last year. This $2.8 million certainly talks about the importance of the first major. Not only that, it also highlights that the LPGA is heading in the right direction, focusing on the prize and the game more.

Here is a full breakdown of the prize purse for the players at the 2025 Chevron Championship:

After the first round of the tournament, Nelly Korda shot a 77 with six bogeys. While she was on the verge of missing the cut, the defending champion bounced back with a 68 and is still in the field. However, to climb from here would be tough for her, as the bad weather also remains a major concern this week. And if there is bad weather, there will be mudballs, which affected Jordan Spieth a lot during the Masters this year. But if not Nelly Korda, who is looking strong to win this week?

Who can win the 2025 Chevron Championship?

The Chinese star Yan Liu had an incredible first round as she went bogey-free and also shot seven birdies. Although she seemed to struggle in the second round, thanks to an albatross on the 8th, she was able to rebound from a late bogey for an even-par 72 and a one-stroke lead over four players Friday. If she continues to maintain this form, Liu might claim her first win at the Chevron Championship. However, a more intense battle is going on among the golfers tied for 2nd.

Lindy Duncan, Sarah Schmelzel, Mao Saigo, and Hyo Joo Kim sit at T2. Duncan shot a 66, while Schmelzel and Saigo both carded a 68. Considering that it can be anyone’s game from here. However, just after them is 2x LPGA winner Angel Yin at T6. Yin has been in decent form this season. She won the Honda LPGA Thailand and finished solo third at the T-Mobile Match Play. So if she gets a chance to climb, things might take an interesting turn in the following rounds.