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- In 1973, the US Open became the first of the four Grand Slam tournaments to offer equal prize money to men and women competitors, a pioneering move that shook the sport and began to reshape it toward a more equitable future.
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Mar 14, 2023 · Fifty years ago, the US Open became the first sporting event in history to offer equal prize money for men and women competitors, and this anniversary will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open.
Mar 23, 2023 · To celebrate the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the 2023 US Open, USOpen.org will feature a series of reflections upon other major markers of equality in tennis in that time, each of which helped to nudge the sport forward toward the grand goal of a more level playing field for all.
Jun 2, 2022 · US Open's $10M Purse Offers Hope for Gender Pay Equality. The prize purse has risen $4.5 million from last season, but the gap between women and men golfers remain. By Steve Reed • Published June 2, 2022. The Associated Press.
Mar 14, 2023 · Fifty years ago, the US Open became the first sporting event in history to offer equal prize money for men and women tennis players, and this anniversary will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open.
Mar 30, 2023 · In 1973, the US Open made the groundbreaking call to offer equal prize money to its men’s and women’s champions, making tennis history and marking a cultural touchstone in the battle for equality. It was a striking change both in priority and payout.
Jun 16, 2024 · The USGA announced this U.S. Open will offer a $21.5 million purse with $4.3 million going to the winner — the largest ever first-place check awarded at a major. The top-four finishers all...
Jun 1, 2022 · The top female golfers in the world will be competing for a record $10 million purse, including a winner's share of $1.8 million at the U.S. Women's Open that begins Thursday at Pine Needles ...
