LPGA Mizuho Americas Open Prize Money Breakdown Reveals Jeeno Thitikul's Victory The LPGA’s 2026 Mizuho Americas Open, held at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J., concluded with Jeeno Thitikul securing her second victory of the season and ninth career LPGA title. The event, which featured 120 players including 24 top junior golfers, marked a significant moment for Thitikul, who claimed the title as the defending champion despite the absence of Nelly Korda. Korda, who had previously won both a major and the previous week’s event in Mexico, did not compete this week, leaving Thitikul to step into the spotlight. Thitikul’s triumph came with a total purse of $3.25 million, with the champion earning $487,500. Ruoning Yin finished second, earning $304,824 after finishing four shots behind. The tournament also highlighted the growing competitiveness of the LPGA season, as four players have now won nine of the 11 events so far in 2026. Korda leads with three wins, followed by Thitikul, Hannah Green, and Hyo Joo Kim, each with two victories. Michelle Wie West, who hosted the event, used the week as a chance to return to competitive play after three years away from the tour. However, her performance was challenging, as she shot 82 and 80 to miss the cut. Wie West had announced her participation in the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera the following month, making this event a crucial opportunity to regain form. The tournament’s prize money distribution spanned a wide range, with top finishers receiving substantial payouts. Jenny Bae, Alison Lee, Gaby Lopez, Hye-Jin Choi, and Jenny Shin shared the third-place prize of $160,631, while Angel Yin, Erika Hara, and Celine Boutier earned $68,146 for tying for ninth.#lpga #mizuho_americas_open #jeeno_thitikul #mountain_ridge_country_club #west_caldwell
