Houston, Texas, November 21, 2025
The LPGA Tour has announced that the Chevron Championship, the first major tournament of the season, will move to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas. This shift returns the prestigious event to Houston after being held in The Woodlands. Scheduled for late April, the tournament’s relocation aims to enhance accessibility and engagement for fans, leveraging Memorial Park’s reputation as a public, spectator-friendly venue. The LPGA Tour is expected to confirm the new venue soon as part of its ongoing efforts to innovate the fan experience in women’s golf.
Houston, Texas – The LPGA Tour has announced a significant change for the 2026 season: the Chevron Championship, the first major tournament of the year, will move from The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston. This shift marks the tournament’s return to Houston after its relocation to The Woodlands in 2023. Memorial Park Golf Course, a public venue, is already familiar to Houston golf fans, having hosted the PGA Tour’s Houston Open. The move is expected to enhance accessibility and fan engagement, as the course is known for its spectator-friendly layout.
The 2026 Chevron Championship is scheduled for April 23-26. While the LPGA has yet to officially confirm the venue change, reports indicate that Memorial Park Golf Course will host the event. The Chevron Championship has a rich history, having been a major championship since 1983. It was originally known as the Dinah Shore Open and has undergone several venue changes over the years. The tournament moved from Rancho Mirage, California, to The Woodlands in 2023, and now to Houston’s Memorial Park Golf Course for 2026.
The LPGA Tour is expected to release its full 2026 schedule soon, which will include this venue change for the Chevron Championship. This move reflects the LPGA’s ongoing efforts to innovate and enhance the fan experience by bringing major tournaments to accessible and well-known venues.
FAQ
- What is the Chevron Championship?
- The Chevron Championship is the first major tournament of the LPGA Tour season, held annually in April. It has been a major championship since 1983 and was previously known as the Dinah Shore Open.
- Where is the Chevron Championship moving to in 2026?
- The tournament is moving from The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands to Memorial Park Golf Course in Houston, Texas.
- Why is the tournament moving?
- The move aims to enhance accessibility and fan engagement by bringing the tournament to a public venue that is already familiar to Houston golf fans.
- When is the 2026 Chevron Championship scheduled?
- The tournament is scheduled for April 23-26, 2026.
- Has the LPGA officially confirmed the venue change?
- While the LPGA has yet to officially confirm the venue change, reports indicate that Memorial Park Golf Course will host the event.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament Name | Chevron Championship |
| New Venue | Memorial Park Golf Course, Houston, Texas |
| Previous Venue | The Club at Carlton Woods, The Woodlands, Texas |
| Scheduled Dates | April 23-26, 2026 |
| LPGA Confirmation | Awaited |
| Purpose of Move | Enhance accessibility and fan engagement by moving to a public venue familiar to Houston golf fans. |
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