LPGA Announces Record-Breaking 2026 Schedule wiht Full Live Broadcast Coverage
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On Wednesday, the LPGA unveiled its full schedule for the 2026 season, accompanied by a groundbreaking new broadcast partnership. This collaboration will ensure every round of every tournament is broadcast live in the United States for the first time.
New LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler is making significant strides in elevating the tour and women’s golf. The 2026 schedule boasts a record $132 million in total prize money across 33 events, with $82 million allocated to non-major tournaments.
The U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Hazeltine will continue to lead with $12 million purses each. The FM Championship at TPC Boston ($4.4 million) and the newly announced Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek ($4 million) offer the largest non-major, non-CME Group prize funds.
The major schedule kicks off with the Chevron Championship in late April. Currently held at The Club at Carlton Woods, this major is reportedly moving to Memorial Park Golf Course, home of the PGA Tour’s Texas children’s Houston Open in March. The site for the CME Group Tour Championship remains to be announced.
LPGA Tour Schedule: Remaining Events for the 2023 Season
The LPGA Tour is heading into the final stretch of its 2023 season, with several high-profile events remaining that will determine the season champion and Player of the Year. Here’s a breakdown of the upcoming tournaments, prize purses, and locations:
November Events
TOTO Japan Classic (November 8-11, 2023)
The tour recently concluded the TOTO Japan Classic, held at the Taiheiyo Club in Minori Course, Ibaraki, Japan. The event boasted a $2.1 million purse. https://www.lpga.com/tournaments/toto-japan-classic/overview
The ANNIKA driven by Gainbridge (November 12-15,2023)
Next up is The ANNIKA,driven by Gainbridge,taking place at Pelican Golf club in Belleair,Florida. This tournament offers a significant $3.25 million purse. https://www.lpga.com/tournaments/the-annika/overview
CME Group Tour Championship (November 19-22, 2023)
The regular season culminates with the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. This is the most lucrative event of the year, featuring a massive $11 million purse and crowning the season champion. The top 60 players on the CME Group Tour championship Points List will compete. https://www.lpga.com/tournaments/cme-group-tour-championship/overview
December event
Grant Thornton Invitational (December 11-13, 2023)
The LPGA Tour season will officially conclude with the Grant Thornton invitational, also held at Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida. This team event features a $2.05 million purse. https://www.lpga.com/tournaments/grant-thornton-invitational/overview
Key Takeaways
* High Stakes: The remaining events offer significant prize money and crucial points towards the season championship.
* Florida Focus: the final two events are held in Florida, providing a convenient location for players and fans.
* Season Finale: The CME Group Tour Championship marks the end of the LPGA Tour’s regular season and determines the overall champion.
* Team Play: The Grant Thornton Invitational offers a unique team format to conclude the year.
The 2023 LPGA Tour season is drawing to a close, promising exciting competition and a thrilling finish as players battle for the top spot and the coveted season championship title. Fans can follow the action on the LPGA Tour website and through various broadcast partners.