The LPGA returns to Mexico for the first time since 2017, playing this week at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. Mexican star Lorena Ochoa, a hostess this week, retired 15 years ago, and was the best player in the world at one point for 158 consecutive weeks. She’s thrilled to see there are eight Mexican players in the field this week that’s competing for $2.5 million, with the winner taking home $375,000 for a victory.
“I was fortunate enough to meet her at a young age. We had a good relationship since I was like 10 or 11,” said Mexico’s Maria Fassi. “It was cool being able to pick up the phone and ask her a question. I hope that she knows that she’s the reason why the eight of us are here”.
Gaby Lopez, at 58th, is the highest ranked Mexican player at Mayakoba.
This event comes a week after a week off for the LPGA. Next week is the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills, followed by two more events before the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Fields Ranch East at PGA Frisco.
Here’s the rundown of what each player will earn who makes the cut. Check back here Sunday after play is complete for updates.
WIN: $375,000
2: $232,620
3: $168,749
4: $130,541
5: $105,071
6: $85,967
7: $71,957
8: $63,043
9: $56,675
10: $51,580
11: $47,758
12: $44,574
13: $41,772
14: $39,226
15: $36,933
16: $34,895
17: $33,114
18: $31,585
19: $30,312
20: $29,292
21: $28,274
22: $27,254
23: $26,237
24: $25,217
25: $24,326
26: $23,435
27: $22,541
28: $21,651
29: $20,760
30: $19,995
31: $19,231
32: $18,466
33: $17,702
34: $16,938
35: $16,302
36: $15,665
37: $15,029
38: $14,391
39: $13,754
40: $13,245
41: $12,736
42: $12,227
43: $11,716
44: $11,207
45: $10,825
46: $10,443
47: $10,061
48: $9,679
49: $9,297
50: $8,914
51: $8,661
52: $8,406
53: $8,150
54: $7,897
55: $7,641
56: $7,386
57: $7,132
58: $6,877
59: $6,624
60: $6,368
61: $6,242
62: $6,112
63: $5,986
64: $5,859
65: $5,730
66: $5,604
67: $5,477
68: $5,348
69: $5,222
70: $5,095
This article was originally published on golfdigest.com
