The Chevron Championship is set to kick off as the first major of the 2025 women’s golf season, starting just two weeks after the Masters. This prestigious event, known for its rich history and competitive field, will take place at The Club at Carlton Woods on the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course in The Woodlands, Texas from April 24-27.
Event Overview
- Dates: April 24-27, 2025
- Course: Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, The Club at Carlton Woods, The Woodlands, Texas
- Par: 72
- Length: 6,824 yards
- Prize Purse: $7.9 million
- Defending Champion: Nelly Korda (-13)
A Legacy of Champions
The Chevron Championship was founded in 1972 and became part of the women’s major championship lineup in 1983. Over the years, the event has produced memorable moments and iconic champions, including Amy Alcott, Annika Sorenstam, and Karrie Webb. Dottie Pepper holds the record for the lowest aggregate score at 269 (-19) in 1999, while Karrie Webb holds the record for the largest winning margin at 10 strokes in 2000.
The tournament has undergone several name changes due to sponsorships. It was known as the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle before evolving into the Kraft Nabisco Championship and later the ANA Inspiration. The event was renamed the Chevron Championship in 2022 when the tournament moved to The Club at Carlton Woods in 2023.
Defending Champion and Past Winners
In 2024, Nelly Korda claimed her second major title, finishing at 13-under-par to beat Sweden’s Maja Stark by two shots. This victory marked her fifth win of the season, solidifying her dominance on the LPGA Tour.
Past winners include legendary names such as:
- Amy Alcott (3 wins)
- Betsy King (3 wins)
- Annika Sorenstam (3 wins)
- Karrie Webb (2 wins)
- Dottie Pepper (2 wins)
- Juli Inkster (2 wins)
- Brittany Lincicome (2 wins)
How to Qualify
The Chevron Championship follows similar qualification criteria to other major events. The field includes:
- Past winners of the Chevron Championship
- Winners of the U.S. Women’s Open, Women’s PGA Championship, Amundi Evian Championship, and AIG Women’s Open within the last five years
- LPGA Tour event winners in the last three years
- Top 10 finishers from the previous year’s Chevron Championship
- Top 80 players on the LPGA Tour’s Race to CME Globe Points List (previous season)
- Top 40 players on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
- Top two players from the Ladies European Tour, LPGA Tour of Japan, and LPGA Tour of Korea
- Top 100 players on the current LPGA Tour Race to CME Globe Points List
- Sponsor exemptions and tournament invitations
Cut Line and Format
The event will feature a field of 132 players. After the first two rounds, the top 60 players and ties will advance to the weekend rounds.
Where to Watch
The 2025 Chevron Championship will be broadcast globally by various broadcast partners, with live coverage available on major sports networks. In the U.S., you can catch the action on:
- Thursday, April 24 – Coverage starts at 4 PM (ET)
- Friday, April 25 – Coverage starts at 4 PM (ET)
- Saturday, April 26 – Coverage starts at 7 PM (ET)
- Sunday, April 27 – Coverage starts at 7 PM (ET)
Live scoring, player highlights, and updates will be available on the LPGA Tour’s website and app.
Payout and Prize Money
The winner will take home $1,200,000 from the total purse of $7,900,000.
A Tournament Worth Watching
With a world-class field, a challenging course, and a rich history, the Chevron Championship is poised to deliver exciting golf action once again. Be sure to follow the tournament and see who will be crowned the first women’s major champion of 2025!
