LPGA's JM Eagle LA Championship Becomes Richest Non-Major Event

Tournament purse increase makes this week's event the biggest payout outside of major championships.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:33pm

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The LPGA Tour has been experiencing a sustained period of growth, and the latest milestone is the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro becoming the richest non-major tournament on the women's professional golf circuit. With a significant increase in the overall purse, this week's event in Los Angeles will offer the largest payout outside of the LPGA's major championships.

Why it matters

The purse increase for the JM Eagle LA Championship is a testament to the LPGA's rising popularity and the increased investment in women's professional golf. This development helps elevate the visibility and prestige of the LPGA Tour, which has historically lagged behind the PGA Tour in terms of prize money and sponsorship.

The details

The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro will feature a total purse of $5 million, making it the richest LPGA event outside of the five major championships. This represents a significant increase from previous years and underscores the growing financial support for the women's game.

  • The JM Eagle LA Championship is taking place this week (April 19-22, 2026).

The players

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What’s next

The LPGA Tour will continue to build on this momentum, with the goal of further increasing purses and prize money across all events to help elevate the women's game.

The takeaway

The increased purse for the JM Eagle LA Championship is a significant milestone for the LPGA Tour, demonstrating the growing financial support and recognition for women's professional golf. This development helps to narrow the longstanding gap in prize money between the LPGA and PGA Tours, and signals a bright future for the women's game.