The Chevron Championship 2026: All info and live leaderboard

The golf world looks to Texas in April: The Chevron Championship traditionally marks the glamorous start to the women's golf major season. From April 23 to 26, 2026, the world's LPGA Tour elite and the rest of the world will battle it out for one of the most coveted titles in professional sport on the challenging Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. Who will succeed Mao Saigo and end up jumping into the famous lake?

Chevron Championship Leaderboard: Follow the tournament live

For fans who don't want to miss a beat, an up-to-date Chevron Championship leaderboard is essential. The dynamics at this major are legendary - lead changes are always the order of the day. Use our interactive [link to your live scoring] Golf Chevron Championship Leaderboard to stay informed about Birdies, Eagles and the current ranking in real time. Not only do you get an overview of the overall standings, but you can also access individual scorecards to follow your favorite player's round closely.

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Key data: Date, prize money and venue

The 2026 Chevron Championship not only brings together the stars of the LPGA Tour and offers top sporting performances, but also some of the highest prize money in women's golf. In just five years, the prize money at the Chevron Championship has more than doubled. The 2020 winner (Mirim Lee) received 465,000 dollars. in 2025, Mao Saigo could look forward to 1.2 million dollars. Here are the most important facts at a glance:

Cult Traditions: The jump into the pond

It is the image that every player has in her head when she tees off on the 18th hole: The winning jump into the water. What began in 1988 with Amy Alcott in Mission Hills, California ("Poppie's Pond"), is now the absolute trademark of this major.

• The tradition lives on: despite the move from California to Texas (2023), the tradition has been preserved. In 2025, the winner Mao Saigo jumped into the water at the 18th hole of Carlton Woods to the cheers of the fans - even though she admitted after winning that she couldn't swim at all!
• 2026 at Memorial Park: The new course at Memorial Park presents the organizers with a logistical challenge, as there is no natural water hazard directly on the 18th green. However, the LPGA and Chevron have already announced that they will celebrate this "iconic Traditions" in a new form to guarantee fans this unique goosebump moment in Houston.

Looking back: Mao Saigo's historic victory at the 2025 Chevron Championship

Last year went down in the history books. It took the biggest playoff in the history of the LPGA majors for Mao Saigo to prevail against four competitors. She outdid the other players with a Birdie on the first extra hole. The Japanese player showed nerves of steel on the final Sunday and secured her first Major title as the "Rolex First-Time Winner". In doing so, she continued the trend of Japanese dominance that Yuka Saso and Ayaka Furue had previously paved the way for.

The course: Memorial Park Golf Course - focus on risk and reward

Following the redesign by Tom Doak and consultant Brooks Koepka in 2019, Memorial Park has evolved into a true major test. The goal of the design is not to rigidly defend Par. Rather, the course is intended to promote "dramatic lead changes and excitement". The closing holes in particular offer numerous opportunities for Birdies, but also harbor a high risk of high scores if mistakes are made - a guarantee for an exciting Chevron Championship scoreboard right up to the last Putt.

Last year's winner secured her place in the play-off at Carlton Woods with a Birdie on the last hole. Ariya Jutanugarn, on the other hand, recorded a Bogey on the last hole and thus gave away the victory. This excitement is set to return to Memorial Park in April 2026.

Favorites: Nelly Korda and the LPGA's world elite

At the 2026 Chevron Championship, all eyes will be on the Tour's superstars. Nelly Korda, who already won the tournament in 2024, is one of the firm favorites every year. Back then, the first major of the year was part of her seven-tournament winning streak. Last year's winner Mao Saigo and world number one Jeeno Thitikul will also be doing everything they can to win the first major of the year. Fans should regularly check the LPGA Chevron Championship leaderboard to follow the form curve of the top players.

How to watch the Major: Chevron Championship Live Stream & TV

If you want to watch the Chevron Championship live, you have various options. In Europe, the tournament is usually broadcast by the rights holders who usually also show the LPGA Tour. If you want to be flexible in terms of time, you can access a Chevron Championship live stream, which is often offered via the official channels of the LPGA or streaming partners. Tee times are usually announced two days before the start of the tournament. For the third and fourth rounds, they are then announced after the previous round.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the Chevron Championship

When will the Chevron Championship 2026 take place? The Chevron Championship 2026 will be held from April 23 to 26. As the first major tournament of the year, it traditionally opens the women's golf major season. The venue is the renowned Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.

Who is the current defending champion of the Chevron Championship? Japan's Mao Saigo is the current defending champion. She won the tournament in 2025 in a historic five-player playoff - the biggest in the history of the LPGA majors. Previously, the then world number one Nelly Korda secured the title in 2024.

How much is the prize money at the 2026 Chevron Championship? The total prize money for the Chevron Championship 2026 is 8 million US dollars. This makes it one of the most lucrative events in women's golf and underlines the high status of this major within the LPGA Tour.

Is there a live stream for the Chevron Championship? Yes, fans can follow the tournament via various channels. The LPGA and its streaming partners often offer international live streams. Current scores can be found at any time on our Chevron Championship Leaderboard.

Why was the tournament moved from California to Houston? Since 2023, the tournament has been held in Houston after the partnership with the new title sponsor Chevron began. Previously, Mission Hills Country Club in California was home to the event, known as the ANA Inspiration, for over 50 years.