That risks overlooking the notable leaps that are also taking place in the women’s game. On Tuesday, Chevron Championship officials announced its 2026 purse will be $9 million. That’s up $1 million from a year ago and a staggering $5.9 million since Chevron started sponsoring the major in 2022. This year’s winner will make $1.35 million. For context: When Amy Alcott won in 1988 (and made the first leap into Poppie’s Pond), she earned $80K from a $500,000 purse. Yes, the men’s majors are offering roughly double the amount of the women’s, so there is room for more growth. Even so, progress is being made.