The prize fund for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International will increase five-fold next year, the LET has announced.
From 2023 the event will offer $5million, bringing it in line with the men’s Saudi International.
The winner will receive a cheque for $750,000, the third-highest amount on the tour.
It marks the continuation of the relationship between the LET and Golf Saudi and will take effect when the event is next held in February.
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“The increased purse for the Aramco Saudi Ladies International presented by PIF is a landmark moment for our Tour, and for women’s sport globally,” said LET CEO Alexandra Armas.
“It will allow the tournament to grow in every way, from its purpose and impact on social change to the delivery of exceptional experiences for fans and for players at the event and in the community.
“This is a message to all young women that golf is for them, and they can pursue the sport as a passion and as a career.”
According to figures released by the LET and Golf Saudi, the event has had a significant impact on participation since the first Saudi Ladies International was held in 2020.
The bodies claim 1,000 girls signed up to play golf within four days of the launch of the Ladies…
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