The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has published its official 2026 tournament schedule, giving fans and players a clear view of the year’s most important events. The calendar features a blend of traditional majors, international stops, and new sponsor‑backed tournaments, underscoring the global growth of women’s golf.
Early‑Season Highlights
The season opens on Jan. 29 with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, where defending champion Nelly Korda will lead the field. February brings the Honda LPGA Thailand (Jeeno Thitikul) and the HSBC Women’s World Championship (Hannah Green), both offering early‑year ranking points and valuable world‑ranking opportunities.
Spring Majors and Signature Events
March’s slate includes the Blue Bay LPGA (Mi Hyang Lee) and the Fortinet Founders Cup (Hyo Joo Kim). The Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass follows, also featuring Kim. In April, the Aramco Championship (Lauren Coughlin) and the JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro (Hannah Green) provide West‑coast action, while the Chevron Championship (Nelly Korda) returns to its traditional venue for a historic major.
Mid‑Year Championships
May’s schedule features the Mizuho Americas Open (Jeeno Thitikul), the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G (Lottie Woad), and the ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern (Celine Boutier). The U.S. Women’s Open, presented by Ally (Nelly Korda), takes place June 4‑7, serving as the season’s premier major and offering a $1 million purse.
Summer International Stops
Following the U.S. Open, the Dow Championship (G. Kim/Y. Wilson) and the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give (Miyu Yamashita) round out June. The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship (Hae‑Ran Ryu) and the Amundi Evian Championship (Ryu) in July bring European prestige back to the tour.
Late‑Season Global Events
July also hosts the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open (Jenny Shin) and the AIG Women’s Open (Shiho Kuwaki). August’s highlights include the Standard Portland Classic (Jeeno Thitikul) and the CPKC Women’s Open (Miyu Yamashita). The season concludes with a series of international tournaments: the FM Championship in Norton, Massachusetts; the Solheim Cup in Cromvoirt, Netherlands; and the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship (Rogers, Ark.).
Final Stretch and Tour Championship
October brings the LOTTE Championship in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, the Buick LPGA Shanghai, and the BMW Ladies Championship in Haenam, South Korea. November’s schedule includes the Maybank Championship in Kuala Lumpur, the TOTO Japan Classic in Omitama, and the ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge at Pelican in Belleair, Fla. The CME Group Tour Championship (Naples, Fla.) caps the season in mid‑December, followed by the Grant Thornton Invitational (Naples, Fla.).
Throughout the year, the LPGA’s diverse slate showcases top talent such as Nelly Korda, Jeeno Thitikul, Hannah Green, and Hae‑Ran Ryu, while providing opportunities for emerging players to compete on the world stage. Fans can follow live coverage on the LPGA’s official platforms, and many events will be broadcast on major sports networks.
The 2026 schedule reflects the tour’s commitment to expanding women’s golf, supporting sponsors, and delivering high‑quality competition for players and spectators alike.
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