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Golf is known as the fourth wealthiest sport in the world. If you make it professional, then you\u2019re in for some mega bucks. With the success comes massive stakes in the tours, rewards, cash prizes, and even fame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Golfers such as Tiger Woods<\/a>, Ernie Els, and Gary Player have taken the golfing world by storm \u2013 known for their wealth and prestige. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That being said, female golfers such as Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb can\u2019t be forgotten \u2013 paving the way for women golfers all around the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With this in mind, this article will explore 10 of the richest female golfers of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get straight into it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Top 10 Richest Female Golfers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

10. Paula Creamer \u2013 Net Worth: $8 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since her debut in 2005, Paula Creamer has brought a young and friendly face to the world of golf. The same year, she won the Sybase Classic \u2013 making her the second youngest LPGA winner of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Born in California, Creamer has won 12 tournaments with 10 being in the LPGA tour. In 2010, she was the US Women\u2019s Champion and has reached as high as number two in the women\u2019s world rankings.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After only two years of playing, she started competing and winning. In fact, in Northern California, she won 13 events in a row. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Se-Ri Pak \u2013 Net Worth: $12 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Se-Ri Pak is a former golfer from South Korea who played on the LPGA tour between the years 1998 and 2016. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having moved to the U.S. at just 20 years old, she quickly began making waves in the golfing community by winning the US Open and becoming the youngest ever to do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To top this off, in 2007, Pak was introduced into the world golf hall of fame for her achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since 1998, Se-Ri Pak has triumphed in 21 events on tour, with three of these events being majors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, in 2005, she won the Jamie Farr Owens Corning classic for the fifth time; this made her the fourth person in LGPA to achieve this \u2013 there\u2019s no questioning her skill and commitment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Stacy Lewis \u2013 Net Worth: $13 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stacy Lewis is an American professional golfer who has shown dominance in the LPGA Tour since her debut in 2009. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her career, Lewis has won two major championships: the British Open in 2013 and the Kraft Nabisco Championship in 2011. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She has won 13 times while being on tour, three of these being majors. In 2013, Lewis ranked world number one for four weeks and then again in 2014 for 21 weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, in 2020, Lewis won her first title in almost three years at the Scottish Open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Juli Inkster \u2013 Net Worth: $14 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Juli Inkster has been a prominent figure in the women\u2019s LPGA tour with 29 years of experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to having 31 wins under her belt, she has the well-deserved reputation of the second-most decorated active player in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plus, she has more combined wins in the Solheim Cup than any other American golfer! All her achievements have landed her in the World Golf Hall of Fame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of all this, Inkster is the only female golfer who has achieved two major wins over three consecutive decades: three in the 1980s, two in the 1990s, and two in the 2000s. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Juli Inkster used her success to grow the game. Knowing the impact of golf on her own life, Inkster has worked tirelessly to grow the sport for all players. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Suzann Pettersen \u2013 Net Worth: $14.8 Million <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Suzann Pettersen, a retired Norwegian professional golfer, has made a name for herself with 19 years of playing experience in the LPGA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of this, she was a member of the Ladies’ European Tour. Plus, she reached her best career ranking of number two on several different occasions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, Pettersen retired after holding the winning putt for the women\u2019s European team at the Solheim Cup. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Lorena Ochoa \u2013 Net Worth: $14.8 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lorena Ochoa is a retired Mexican golfer who first started playing golf at the age of five and her career has flourished ever since. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For around seven years, Ochoa has been a prominent figure on the women\u2019s LPGA Tour. While holding the world\u2019s longest record for the number-one position \u2013 holding it for 158 consecutive weeks! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throughout her career, Ochoa has won many distinguished awards, this is no surprise considering her 27 victories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She is the first Mexican golfer and is largely considered the best Mexican golfer in history. Hence, in 2017, she was inducted into the hall of fame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ochoa is heavily involved in charities and fundraisers, opening the Lorena Ochoa Foundation to build three schools in Mexico. In 2008, as a result, she was named Times Magazines’ 100 most influential people in the world \u2013 using her money and fame to spread goodness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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4. Inbee Park \u2013 Net Worth: $16 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Inbee Park is a South Korean professional golfer who plays on both the women\u2019s LPGA tour and the LPGA tour of Japan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In just a short amount of time, Park has made an impressive name for herself in the golfing community. Between the years 2014 and 2018, she has already been ranked the world number one four times!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the years, Park has won 7 major championships, three of which were won consecutively in 2013 \u2013 making her the fourth LPGA golfer to achieve this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of this, she is the youngest player ever to win the women\u2019s US Open, as well as the second youngest to win the Women\u2019s PGA Championship consecutively for three years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During her career, she became only the seventh player to triumph in four different majors, and, to top this all off, she captured a career Grand Slam. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2016 Rio Olympics, Park also won a medal \u2013 adding to her impressive discography. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Christie Kerr \u2013 Net Worth: $19 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First joining the tour back in 1997, Christie Kerr was a young and impressive golfer. From here, she went on to win 20 LPGA tours, two of which were major championships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2010, she was ranked as the women\u2019s number-one golfer three times. Plus, in 2018, Kerr nabbed herself two top-10 finishes, accomplishing a season-best finish at a tied second place during the Kia Classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kerr is heavily involved in the Birdies for Breast Cancer program since her mother was diagnosed with breast cancer \u2013 using her position and influence to raise awareness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Karrie Webb \u2013 Net Worth: $20 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Karrie Webb is an Australian golfer who started her career at just the age of eight. She started playing professionally in 1996, and, from here, she has managed to achieve 41 wins! As a result, she currently holds the record for holding the most wins as an active player taking part in the LPGA tour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes her a notable figure in the golfing community, and, as such, has been rewarded with a membership in the World Golf Hall of Fame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of this, Webb is also ranked 10th in the women\u2019s most wins during the LPGA tour of all time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like most of the top golfers, Webb has also used her influence for good. Most notably, her Kerrie Webb Celebrity Pro-Am was established to raise money for those suffering from Paralysis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Annika Sorenstam \u2013 Net Worth: $22 Million<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It should come as no surprise that at the top of our list is Annika Sorenstam. Without a doubt, Sorenstam is one of the greatest golfers of all time<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starting her career at just the age of 12, she has carried herself with class and enthusiasm throughout her career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before retiring in 2008, Sorenstam won an impressive 90 international tournaments \u2013 this makes her the most decorated female golfer in the world! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On top of this, she has won 72 official LPGA tournaments, 10 of which were majors, and 18 of which were International tournaments. Plus, at a record number of eight times, she has won Player of the Year!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2003, Sorenstam participated in the Bank of America Colonial tournament where she became the first woman to play in the PGA Tour since 1945. Plus, on the 2nd of December 2020, she was awarded as president of the International Golf Federation as a result of all her achievements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golfing seems to run in the family as her sister is also a member of the LPGA tour! This is a talented family whose passion and love for the sport are taken to great lengths. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What once was considered a man’s sport, golfing has transcended the stereotype and has produced some of the best female professional golfers in the world. In the first place, we have Annika Sorenstam who is a prominent and respected figure in the golfing industry \u2013 pacing the way for female golfers all around the world. Hopefully, this guide has informed you about the 10 richest female golfers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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