The LPGA's flagship major championship, showcasing the world's best on America's premier golf courses
Championship venue known for hosting major championships, featuring strategic design and challenging conditions
Historic championship venue near the nation's capital, testing the world's best with demanding course conditions
A.W. Tillinghast masterpiece known for its strategic bunkering and multiple major championship pedigree
Pacific Northwest championship course featuring towering trees and premium conditions
Robert Trent Jones Sr. design known for dramatic elevation changes and challenging approach shots
Strategic par 4 with water hazard that often determines championship outcomes in final rounds
Uphill finishing hole that tests every aspect of a player's game under championship pressure
Reachable par 5 where eagles and birdies are balanced against potential disaster
LPGA establishes its flagship major championship, rotating among premier American golf clubs.
Increased television coverage and corporate sponsorship elevate the Women's PGA to major championship prominence.
International field and premium venues establish the Women's PGA as the LPGA's premier major championship.
As the LPGA's flagship major championship, it features the strongest field, rotates among America's premier golf clubs, and offers the largest purse in women's golf.
The PGA of America selects venues based on championship pedigree, course difficulty, and ability to host large crowds, often choosing courses that have hosted men's majors.
The championship is typically held in June, positioned as the second major of the women's golf season after the Chevron Championship.
The tournament follows a standard 72-hole stroke play format over four days, with a cut after 36 holes to the top players and ties.
Congressional, Baltusrol, and Hazeltine are known for their demanding conditions, strategic design, and history of producing exciting championship finishes.
The KPMG Women's PGA Championship represents the pinnacle of women's professional golf, bringing together the strongest field to compete on America's most challenging courses. With its rich history and commitment to excellence, this championship continues to elevate women's golf on the global stage.