The Chevron Championship is a standout event in women's golf, with a rich history dating back to 1972. As the third-oldest tournament behind the US Women's Open and the Women's PGA Championship, it has evolved significantly since gaining major status in 1983. This year's edition will be the 56th, featuring 132 golfers competing for the prestigious Dinah Shore Trophy. Initially played as a 54-hole event, The Chevron Championship has grown to become one of the most highly anticipated tournaments in the women's golf calendar, boasting an impressive prize purse.
The 2026 tournament will take place at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas, a par-72 course that regularly hosts the PGA Tour's Houston Open. A unique tradition of the championship is the winner's leap into a pond next to the 18th green, a custom introduced by three-time champion Amy Alcott in 1988. This year, the hosts are taking the tradition to the next level by installing a temporary pool near the green for the winner to jump into. The field for The Chevron Championship is highly competitive, with only the best golfers eligible to participate.
Invitations are extended to past champions, former major winners, and LPGA Tournament winners, as well as the top-10 players from the previous year's championship. Players from other tours, including the top two players on the Ladies European Tour, LPGA of Japan, and the LPGA of Korea, are also invited to attend. The 2026 event will feature eight of the world's best amateur players, ensuring a diverse and talented field.
Defending champion Mao Saigo is looking to clinch back-to-back titles, while multiple British stars, including Charley Hull and Lottie Woad, will be eyeing their first major victory. In-form players like Hannah Green and Hyo Joo Kim are among the favorites to claim the championship.
Green has won four of her last five starts in 2026, including the HSBC Women's World Championship and the Women's Australian Open. Kim has secured back-to-back victories at the Fortinet Founders Cup and the Ford Championship.
Nelly Korda, a past Chevron Champion, is also enjoying a strong start to the 2026 season, with one win and three second-place finishes in her four starts. The prize pot for The Chevron Championship has been increased by $100,000 to a whopping $8m, making it one of the most lucrative events on the LPGA Tour. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with coverage of all four days taking place between 23-26 April.
Golf fans can tune in to Sky Sports Main Event or Sky Sports Golf for live coverage of the first and second rounds, and Sky Sports Golf for the final two rounds. Live action is available for all four tournament days, along with extra feeds and highlights on Sky Sports+.