2026 Ford Championship Final Results: Prize Money, Leaderboard, and Winnings per Golfer
Hyo Joo Kim Dominates 2026 Ford Championship with Record-Breaking Performance
Hyo Joo Kim has emerged as the standout performer of the 2026 Ford Championship, securing a two-shot victory at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona. This win marks her second consecutive week on the LPGA Tour, and it also serves as a successful defense of her title in this tournament.
Kim finished the event at 28-under 260, edging out Nelly Korda, who was her main competitor last week. Despite Korda coming within one shot of the lead during the final round, she was unable to overtake Kim. This is the second week in a row that Korda has finished as the runner-up.
One of the most impressive aspects of Kim’s performance was her ability to shoot two rounds of 61 or better in the same tournament, a feat that has never been recorded in LPGA history. Her first and third rounds were both 61, showcasing her exceptional form throughout the competition.
Final Standings and Prize Money Distribution
Minami Katsu secured solo third place with a total of 23-under 265, while Lydia Ko, who started the tournament with a career-best round of 60, finished in fourth place at 20-under 268. The prize money payout for the event was substantial, with Kim taking home $337,500 from a total purse of $2,250,000.
Below is a breakdown of the final standings and prize money:
| POS | PLAYER | TO PAR | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | TOT | MONEY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyo Joo Kim | -28 | 61 | 69 | 61 | 69 | 260 | $337,500 |
| 2 | Nelly Korda | -26 | 63 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 262 | $206,790 |
| 3 | Minami Katsu | -23 | 65 | 66 | 69 | 65 | 265 | $150,012 |
| 4 | Lydia Ko | -20 | 60 | 71 | 69 | 68 | 268 | $116,046 |
| 5 | In Gee Chun | -19 | 68 | 64 | 69 | 68 | 269 | $93,405 |
| T6 | Frida Kinhult | -18 | 64 | 68 | 71 | 67 | 270 | $65,478 |
| T6 | Mimi Rhodes | -18 | 67 | 70 | 63 | 70 | 270 | $65,478 |
| T6 | Ina Yoon | -18 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 70 | 270 | $65,478 |
| T9 | Esther Henseleit | -17 | 65 | 71 | 70 | 65 | 271 | $44,578 |
| T9 | Dewi Weber | -17 | 66 | 69 | 70 | 66 | 271 | $44,578 |
| T9 | Rose Zhang | -17 | 68 | 67 | 70 | 66 | 271 | $44,578 |
| T9 | Chizzy Iwai | -17 | 68 | 65 | 67 | 71 | 271 | $44,578 |
| 13 | Cassie Porter | -16 | 70 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 272 | $37,134 |
| 14 | Nastasia Nadaud | -15 | 66 | 71 | 68 | 68 | 273 | $34,871 |
| T15 | Ilhee Lee | -14 | 69 | 70 | 68 | 67 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Yana Wilson | -14 | 67 | 69 | 71 | 67 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Julia López Ramirez | -14 | 69 | 70 | 67 | 68 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Somi Lee | -14 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Peiyun Chien | -14 | 65 | 72 | 68 | 69 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Jing Yan | -14 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Sophia Schubert | -14 | 66 | 68 | 71 | 69 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Anna Nordqvist | -14 | 67 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Manon De Roey | -14 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 71 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T15 | Lindy Duncan | -14 | 70 | 66 | 66 | 72 | 274 | $26,945 |
| T25 | Ryann O’Toole | -13 | 68 | 70 | 73 | 64 | 275 | $20,435 |
| T25 | Gaby Lopez | -13 | 69 | 68 | 73 | 65 | 275 | $20,435 |
| T25 | Chiara Tamburlini | -13 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 71 | 275 | $20,435 |
| T25 | Jenny Bae | -13 | 66 | 65 | 72 | 72 | 275 | $20,435 |
| T29 | Jin Hee Im | -12 | 69 | 66 | 75 | 66 | 276 | $17,435 |
| T29 | Narin An | -12 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 276 | $17,435 |
| T29 | Haeran Ryu | -12 | 66 | 73 | 66 | 71 | 276 | $17,435 |
| T29 | Weiwei Zhang | -12 | 64 | 71 | 70 | 71 | 276 | $17,435 |
| T29 | Asterisk Talley (a) | -12 | 69 | 65 | 68 | 74 | 276 | $0 |
| T34 | Ruoning Yin | -11 | 69 | 68 | 73 | 67 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Lottie Woad | -11 | 68 | 71 | 70 | 68 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Angel Yin | -11 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Albane Valenzuela | -11 | 69 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Nasa Hataoka | -11 | 68 | 69 | 69 | 71 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Laney Frye | -11 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 71 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Yuri Yoshida | -11 | 67 | 69 | 69 | 72 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T34 | Ayaka Furue | -11 | 67 | 66 | 69 | 75 | 277 | $13,671 |
| T42 | Madelene Sagstrom | -10 | 70 | 68 | 73 | 67 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Yan Liu | -10 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 68 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Carla Tejedo Mulet | -10 | 68 | 68 | 74 | 68 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Melanie Green | -10 | 69 | 67 | 73 | 69 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Jennifer Kupcho | -10 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 70 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Rio Takeda | -10 | 66 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Hye-Jin Choi | -10 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T42 | Chella Choi | -10 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 71 | 278 | $9,878 |
| T50 | Jeeno Thitikul | -9 | 69 | 69 | 72 | 69 | 279 | $7,963 |
| T50 | Megan Khang | -9 | 67 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 279 | $7,963 |
| T50 | Akie Iwai | -9 | 66 | 71 | 68 | 74 | 279 | $7,963 |
| T53 | Benedetta Moresco | -8 | 72 | 66 | 74 | 68 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Brooke M. Henderson | -8 | 69 | 67 | 75 | 69 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Jenny Shin | -8 | 67 | 68 | 76 | 69 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Emma McMyler | -8 | 66 | 73 | 71 | 70 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Yani Tseng | -8 | 67 | 70 | 73 | 70 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Celine Boutier | -8 | 72 | 67 | 68 | 73 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T53 | Jeongeun Lee5 | -8 | 67 | 68 | 71 | 74 | 280 | $6,793 |
| T60 | Ruixin Liu | -7 | 66 | 72 | 75 | 68 | 281 | $5,571 |
| T60 | Erica Shepherd | -7 | 69 | 70 | 73 | 69 | 281 | $5,571 |
| T60 | Natasha Oon | -7 | 67 | 68 | 75 | 71 | 281 | $5,571 |
| T60 | Amy Yang | -7 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 281 | $5,571 |
| T60 | Karis Davidson | -7 | 69 | 66 | 71 | 75 | 281 | $5,571 |
| T65 | Saki Baba | -6 | 68 | 68 | 78 | 68 | 282 | $5,038 |
| T65 | Minji Kang | -6 | 69 | 70 | 74 | 69 | 282 | $5,038 |
| T65 | Lauren Coughlin | -6 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 282 | $5,038 |
| T65 | Perrine Delacour | -6 | 70 | 67 | 72 | 73 | 282 | $5,038 |
| 69 | Cocona Sakurai | -5 | 66 | 72 | 71 | 74 | 283 | $4,755 |
| T70 | Austin Ernst | -4 | 72 | 67 | 79 | 66 | 284 | $4,515 |
| T70 | Isi Gabsa | -4 | 69 | 70 | 77 | 68 | 284 | $4,515 |
| T70 | Linnea Strom | -4 | 71 | 68 | 75 | 70 | 284 | $4,515 |
| T70 | Briana Chacon | -4 | 69 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 284 | $4,515 |
| 74 | Robyn Choi | -3 | 68 | 69 | 74 | 74 | 285 | $4,359 |
| 75 | Polly Mack | -2 | 71 | 68 | 74 | 73 | 286 | $4,302 |
| 76 | Maja Stark | -1 | 68 | 68 | 80 | 71 | 287 | $4,251 |
Key Highlights from the Tournament
- Points System: Kim earned 500 points in the Race to the CME Globe, which helps determine the top 60 players eligible for the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.
- Cut Details: The tournament had a 36-hole cut, with 76 of the 144 players finishing the event.
- Next Event: The 2026 LPGA Tour schedule will continue next week with the Aramco Championship in Nevada.
