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Oisin Doherty

Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow set for huge payday at PGA Championship

Both Leona Maguire and Stephanie Meadow are in the hunt for a historic win at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship on Sunday.

Maguire holds the 54-hole lead at the major championship on 7-under, with Meadow just two shots behind as she bids for her first LPGA win.

Both women are in the final grouping alongside Jenny Shin and will begin their final rounds this afternoon with the goal of being the first Irish woman to win a major firmly in mind.

READ MORE: Leona Maguire leads KPMG Women’s PGA Championship ahead of final round with Stephanie Meadow lurking

A whole lot of money is on the line as well as history this evening. With a prize fund of $9 million, this weekend's tournament has one of the biggest pay-outs on tour.

The winner will take home a staggering $1.35 million, with the runner-up having to settle for a little over $837,000.

Third place comes with it a cheque for $607,500, while fourth and fifth will take home $469,949 and $378,257 respectively.

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