The first major of the 2026 LPGA Tour has arrived, as the Chevron Championship tees off tomorrow in Houston armed with an elite field and a $9 million prize pool.
The 2025 tournament featured a five-player playoff — the largest in LPGA major history — with Japan's Mao Saigo emerging as the eventual winner.
World No. 14 Saigo returns to the Chevron Championship field to defend her title, alongside No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, No. 2 Nelly Korda, and No. 3 Hyo Joo Kim.
Beyond the $1.35 million winner’s purse, several elite golfers are also eyeing career milestones on one of the LPGA’s biggest stages.
In Gee Chun, Minjee Lee, and Anna Nordqvist are all staring down a Career Grand Slam, with three of five major titles under their belts.
Thitikul is hunting her first major win, after finishing second at last year’s Amundi Evian Championship.
“I think I focus on every tournament,” Thitikul told Golf Channel. “But I mean, obviously major is the one that every people want… Hopefully one day.”
How to Watch the 2026 Chevron Championship LPGA Tour Major
The Chevron Championship tees off Thursday at 8:15 AM ET, live on Golf Channel.
