GOLF.AI • Apr 21, 2026

Houston, We Have a Major!

The LPGA Tour kicks off its major championship season this week in Texas at The Chevron Championship, and the event comes with a fresh venue and some compelling storylines.

For the first time, the major will be contested at Memorial Park in Houston. While the location is new, a beloved tradition is being preserved with a creative twist. The iconic champion's leap into "Poppie's Pond," a staple from the event's former home, will continue. Until a permanent pond is built next to the 18th green, this year's winner will take a celebratory splash in a large, makeshift pool set up just for the occasion.

All eyes will be on Australia's Hannah Green, who enters the week as the hottest player in the world. Green has already amassed an incredible four worldwide wins in 2026, including a stunning comeback victory just last week at the JM Eagle LA Championship. She is the undeniable favorite and player to watch.

Creating a perfect narrative foil is World No. 3 Hyo-Joo Kim. Kim has two wins of her own this season, positioning her as Green's top rival. However, her status is a major question mark after she was forced to withdraw from last week's event with an injury, adding a layer of drama to the season's first major showdown.