*Total prize money to increase annually, starting from $2.3 million this year, reaching up to $2.6 million by 2029
*Tournament to rotate across prestigious courses nationwide, modeled after the U.S. Open and The Open Championship
*Starting 2019, the event has drawn over 250,000 spectators across five editions
BMW Korea (CEO Sang-yoon Han) has announced the extension of its agreement with the LPGA Tour for the “BMW Ladies Championship,” Korea’s annual official LPGA Tour tournament, confirming that the event will continue through 2029.
One key change in the extended agreement is the increase in prize money. Starting this year with $2.3 million—$100,000 more than the previous edition—the total prize pool will increase annually, reaching up to $2.6 million by 2029. This positions the BMW Ladies Championship as the highest-paying women’s golf tournament held in Korea.
The tournament will maintain its existing format: 72-hole stroke play over four rounds with no cut. A total of 78 players will compete, including 68 top-tier LPGA Tour players and special invitees. In addition, the event will continue to support the development of Korean golf talent by offering tournament entries to promising amateur players.
Story by LPGA Communications
