The LPGA Tour has returned to US shores after a three-week spell in Asia, and the Fortinet Founders Cup is the first stop on a short trip around the country’s south-west corner.

Yealimi Noh reigned supreme.

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The overall prize money payout is back up to its former number in 2026, with a cool $450,000 finding its way to the winner at the end of the tournament. That is before a number of different factors reduce how much money pro golfers really earn.

Ending the four-round tournament inside the top six will give players the best possible chance of picking up a six-figure payday, while simply making the cut should be good for almost $7,000.

Yealimi Noh gets sprayed with champagne

Yealimi Noh was sprayed with champagne after winning this tournament in 2025

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As well as the direct financial rewards, there are 500 Race To CME Globe points on the line for the winner and the chance to lock up playing rights for the coming seasons.

Below is the maximum prize money payout for the 2026 Fortinet Founders Cup based on 65 players making the cut and before ties are taken into account.