JM Eagle CEO Walter Wang Made Announcement Today Live on Golf Channel

Highest Purse on the LPGA Tour Outside of the Major Championships and the CME Group Tour Championship

LOS ANGELES, April 18, 2026 – JM Eagle announced today that the 2026 JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro tournament purse has been increased to $4.75 million, making it the highest purse on the LPGA Tour outside of the major championships and the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship.

The announcement was made by Walter Wang, Chairman and CEO of JM Eagle, live on Golf Channel during Saturday’s third round of play.

The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, Los Angeles’ premier LPGA Tour event, is now in its fourth year and second year taking place at El Caballero Country Club. In the tournament’s first year in 2023, JM Eagle and Plastpro doubled the tournament purse from $1.5 to $3 million. The following year, in 2024, the purse was increased to $3.75 million.

The winner of the first-place prize at the JM Eagle LA Championship will now receive $712,500, up from $562,500. Major champion Sei Young Kim currently holds a two-stroke lead at 15-under par heading into Sunday’s final round. Two-time JM Eagle LA Championship winner Hannah Green, Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, Jessica Porvasnik and Ina Yoon all stand two-strokes back at 13-under par.

JM Eagle is the world’s leading manufacturer of plastic pipes, offering the most comprehensive selection of high-performance, eco-friendly PVC, PE and ABS pipes across a variety of applications. From drinking water, electrical conduit, natural gas, irrigation, agriculture, plumbing and sewage, JM Eagle combines advanced technology with superior customer service to ensure product excellence. Walter Wang is the Chairman and CEO of JM Eagle.

Plastpro, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of fiberglass doors and entry systems for residential and commercial properties, providing reliable, energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing doors and frames that are maintenance free with a lifetime warranty. Shirley Wang is the founder and CEO of Plastpro.

Based in Los Angeles, Walter and Shirley Wang are heavily involved in philanthropic initiatives across the world through their companies and the Walter and Shirley Wang Foundation.

The JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro is owned and operated by Outlyr, a global event management, sponsorship consulting and activation agency that oversees a number of tournaments across golf’s professional tours.

For more information on the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro, visit www.JMEagleLAChampionship.com. Follow the tournament on X, Instagram and Facebook @JMEagleLAChamp.

2026 JM Eagle LA Championship Tournament Purse Increased to $4.75 Million

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