Chevron Championship moves

The 2026 Chevron Championship will be played at Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, a par‑72 layout, April 23–26. (lpga.com) Chevron and the LPGA announced the relocation in a Jan. 7, 2026 press release, saying the move brings the major closer to Chevron’s new corporate headquarters downtown. (lpga.com) The LPGA has published opening-round groupings that pair defending champion Mao Saigo with Nelly Korda and Lilia Vu for the marquee Thursday tee time; that trio tees off at 1:39 p.m. CT (2:39 p.m. ET). (lpga.com) Broadcasters released the full TV and streaming schedule: Golf Channel carries Thursday–Friday windows, while Peacock and NBC split weekend coverage, with streaming available on Peacock, the NBC Sports app and Golf Channel platforms. (nbcsports.com) This event is the LPGA’s first major of 2026, featuring a 132‑player field that includes the top 10 in the Rolex Rankings and a $9 million purse — plus 650 Race to the CME Globe points for finishers. (thechevronchampionship.com) The Chevron Championship traces its major history to 1972, and organizers said Memorial Park — a renowned municipal course redesigned by Tom Doak — will host the tournament after three years at The Club at Carlton Woods. (lpga.com) Tournament materials list Memorial Park as a par‑72 playing at about 6,811 yards, with the public‑park venue touted for improved fan access and community programming during the week. (media.lpga.com) “Moving The Chevron Championship to Memorial Park Golf Course strengthens that vision,” LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler said, framing the relocation as part of the tour and sponsor’s community and growth plans. (lpga.com) Play begins Thursday, April 23, and fans can watch the marquee Saigo–Korda–Vu grouping in the afternoon; full tee times and broadcast windows are available on the LPGA and tournament sites. (lpga.com)