KPMG Women’s PGA Championship 2024: Essential Details
Event Dates and Location
The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, a major event in the LPGA calendar, is scheduled from June 19 to June 22, 2024. This year’s championship will be held at Fields Ranch East located in PGA Frisco, Texas. The course measures 6,604 yards and is a par 72 layout.
Viewing Information
For fans looking to catch the action, the championship will be broadcast live each day. Here are the viewing times (all listed in EDT):
- Thursday, June 19: TBD
- Friday, June 20: TBD
- Saturday, June 21: TBD
- Sunday, June 22: TBD
Exclusive coverage of featured groups will also be available on Peacock.
Player Field Information
The tournament will feature 156 players, including 12 former champions and the winners of this year’s first two majors: Mao Saigo (Chevron) and Maja Stark (U.S. Women’s Open). Additionally, eight club professionals have qualified to participate.
For live updates, leaderboard information, and tee times, visit the tournament’s official page.
Purse and Prize Money
This year’s purse is set at $12 million, which represents an increase of $1.6 million from the previous year. This matches the total purse offered at the U.S. Women’s Open, where the winner, Maja Stark, took home $2.4 million. The champion of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship will earn a staggering $1.8 million.
Understanding the Cut Criteria
After 36 holes, the tournament will cut down to the lowest 70 players and ties, which is standard practice in professional golf events.
Spotlight on the 2024 Champion
Amy Yang triumphed at the 2024 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, marking her first major victory with a remarkable performance at Sahalee. Finishing at 7 under par, she was three strokes clear of the competition, achieving this milestone in her 75th major start and adding to her total of six LPGA Tour victories.
