A record reward of $1.8 million won by Minjee Lee.

Golf General

A record reward of $1.8 million won by Minjee Lee.

Minjee Lee won the U.S. Women's Open by four strokes over Mina Harigae at Pine Needles to earn $1.8 million, the largest payout in the history of women's golf.

"I mean, I'm speechless," Lee said. "I can't believe it right now. No, it's just super, super special and just a great honor."

With extreme excitement Lee revealed "It's been my dream since I was a little girl. It's the one that I always wanted to win on; now I've done it, and just feels amazing."