KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026: Info and live leaderboard

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship is one of the most historic events in women's sport. Since its inception in 1955 (then known as the LPGA Championship), it has become one of the five mainstays of the Major season. Between June 25 and 28, 2026, the elite will gather once again to compete for the prestigious trophy on one of the most spectacular courses in the USA.

KPMG Women's PGA Championship leaderboard: follow every shot

The power density at this major is enormous. As the focus here is often on excellent ball striking, the field usually remains close together until Sunday afternoon. The best players from the LPGA Tour and the Ladies European Tour will be competing at Hazeltine National Golf Club. But there are also starting places available via Tours in Korea and Japan as well as the world rankings. Major winners qualify anyway, so the KPMG Women's PGA Championship always attracts a strong field.

Live scoring: Stay on the ball! Our KPMG Women's PGA Championship Leaderboard offers you real-time updates so you can follow the hunt for the title up close. You can also find the players' individual Scorecards here so that you can always keep track.

‍Here you canfind the KPMG Women's PGA Championship Leaderboard.

Key data & prize money: A major of superlatives

Thanks to the partnership between the PGA of America, the LPGA and title sponsor KPMG, the prize money has developed rapidly in recent years. Together with the U.S. Women's Open, the Women's PGA Championship is the tournament with the highest prize money of the season. a total of 12 million dollars is distributed. The winner will receive almost two million dollars. In just five years, the prize money for the winner has almost tripled. in 2020, when Korean Sei Young Kim won the women's major, she received 645,000 dollars.

The 2026 venue: Hazeltine National Golf Club

In June 2026, the world's elite women's golfers will return to a place where golf history is being written: Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota. Hazeltine is one of the few clubs in the USA that has hosted every major championship of the USGA and PGA of America - from the men's US Opens to the Ryder Cup and the women's majors.

• A course for champions: Hazeltine was designed in 1962 by Robert Trent Jones Sr. with the clear aim of hosting major tournaments. The course is famous for its undulating Fairways, over 100 strategically placed Bunkers and treacherous greens.
• The "Signature Hole": The most spectacular hole is hole 16, a Par 4 that runs alongside Hazeltine Lake. Here, players must place a precise Driver between the water and trees before hitting the peninsula green - a hole that often makes the difference between victory and defeat on the final Sunday.
• Historic ground: The KPMG Women's PGA Championship was already hosted here in 2019 (when Hannah Green won with an overall score of-9). Two previous U.S. Women's Opens were held here (1966 and 1977). Whoever wins here will follow in the footsteps of legends such as Sandra Spuzich and Hollis Stacy.

For the players, Hazeltine in 2026 means Patience and precision. It is not a place for risky gambles, but a course that rewards an "honest Par" and punishes mistakes mercilessly.

Looking back at 2025: Minjee Lee's impressive triumph

The year 2025 was all about Minjee Lee. The Australian secured her third major title at the PGA Frisco (Fields Ranch East). With a lead of three strokes, she relegated Auston Kim and Chanettee Wannasaen to second place. Most notably, Lee showed absolute nerve on the greens after switching to a long Putt - a decision that defined her entire 2025 season.

Favorites 2026: The road to the Career Grand Slam

For Minjee Lee, the 2026 mission is clear: she wants to defend her title and become the second Australian after Karrie Webb to complete the Career Grand Slam. However, she is still two titles short of this with the Chevron Championship and the AIG Women's Open. The competition is stronger than ever before:

• Nelly Korda: The US American won this major back in 2021 and is keen to regain her dominance.
• Amy Yang: The 2024 winner is known for her consistency at major tournaments
• Ruoning Yin: The young Chinese player (winner in 2023) has proven that she can also win on difficult major courses.

TV coverage and Tee Times

The KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026 will be broadcast worldwide, with the broadcasters in Europe being broadcast partners who also hold the LPGA rights. The LPGA Tour will also offer live streams of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. As usual, the exact Tee Times (starting times) will be published two days before the start of the tournament. The start times for the third and fourth rounds will be announced after the conclusion of the previous rounds, as they are based on the results of the rounds already played. The players will then start in reverse order of the leaderboard.

Here you can find the Tee Times of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about the KPMG Women's PGA Championship

When does the KPMG Women's PGA Championship 2026 take place? The tournament is traditionally held in June. The exact dates depend on the LPGA tournament calendar for the 2026 season.

How much is the prize money for the women? In 2025, the prize money was an impressive 12 million US dollars, with the winner Minjee Lee receiving a cheque for 1.8 million US dollars. A similar sum is expected for 2026.

Who has the most wins at this major? Mickey Wright holds the record with four wins (1958, 1960, 1961, 1963). In the modern era, Inbee Park (3 wins in a row) and Annika Sörenstam are among the most successful players.

Where can I find the KPMG Women's PGA Championship Tee Times? Tee times will be published on Tuesday of the tournament week on the official LPGA website and in our service area. Follow the rounds in our live scoring.