The LPGA Tour’s major season tees off April 24-27 with the Chevron Championship at The Club at Carlton Woods, where 130 of the world’s best women golfers will battle for the Dinah Shore Trophy on the spectacular Jack Nicklaus Signature Course.
With a $8 million purse and a star-packed field, this historic event — dating back to 1972 and a major since 1983 — promises high drama in Houston.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off a seven-win season in 2024, aims to defend her 2024 title, where she edged Maja Stark by two shots.
Korda will face fierce competition from LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, among others.
The course, known for its challenging layout and a lake plunge for the winner, will test precision and nerve.
The Skinny
Chevron Championship
Dates: April 24-27, 2025
Where: The Woodlands, Texas
Course: Nicklaus Course at Carlton Woods
Distance: Par 72, 6911 yards
Architect: Jack Nicklaus
Format: 72-holes, stroke play
Cut: After 36 Holes (Top 60+)
Field Size: 130
Purse: $8,000,000
Winning Share: $1,200,000
Defending Champion: Nelly Korda
How to Follow: Chevron Championship
Television: Thu-Fri: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 6-8 p.m. (GOLF); Sat-Sun: 3-6 p.m. (NBC)
Stream: 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. (ESPN+); Sat-Sun: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (ESPN+), 2 p.m.-6 p.m. (Peacock)
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Chevron Championship History
What was originally an event started in 1972 based around the popular entertainer and golf enthusiast Dinah Shore has grown through the years, becoming an LPGA major in 1983.
Traditionally, it has been contested as the first major of the LPGA season, usually held in late March or April.
Shore’s influence was heavily felt, as the tournament was contested on the Dinah Shore Tournament Course and the winner’s trophy carried Dinah Shore’s name. Shore was among those who have participated in one of the event’s most recognizable traditions, a jump into “Poppie’s Pond” beside the 18th green for the champion (and frequently, her caddie and several others.)
In 2022, the tournament was held in Mission Hills for the final time; as part of its new title sponsorship agreement with Chevron Corporation, the championship moved to the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods in 2023 to coincide with the company’s move to the Greater Houston area.
The tradition of the winning plunge was also carried over to The Woodlands as the lake between the 9th and 18th holes was dredged, cleaned, and had netting installed to protect against alligators. A dock and ladder were also constructed on the 18th hole, allowing the champion a safe entry and easy exit. Its first champion, Lilia Vu, took the jump into the lake in 2023 and was followed by Korda in 2024.
Many of the biggest names in the history of women’s golf have been champions of the event through the years, including Annika Sorenstam, Betsy King and Amy Alcott — all three-time winners of the event — and, more recently, Stacy Lewis, Inbee Park, Lexi Thompson, Brittany Lincicome (twice), Lydia Ko, and Nelly Korda.
Tournament Names
2022-Pres: Chevron Championship
2015-21: ANA Inspiration
2002-14: Kraft Nabisco Championship
2000-01: Nabisco Championship
1983-99: Nabisco Dinah Shore
1982-82: Nabisco Dinah Shore Invitational
1981-81: Colgate-Dinah Shore
1972-80: Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle
Recent Chevron Championship Winners
2024: Nelly Korda (-13)
2023: Lilia Vu (-10)
2022: Jennifer Kupcho (-14)
2021: Patty Tavatanakit (-18)
2020: Mirim Lee (-15)
2019: Jin-young Ko (-10)
2018: Pernilla Lindberg (-15)
2017: So Yeon Ryu (-14)
2016: Lydia Ko (-12)
2015: Brittany Lincicome (-9)
2014: Lexi Thompson (-14)
2013: Inbee Park (-15)
2012: Sun-Young Yoo (-9)
2011: Stacy Lewis (-13)
Chevron Championship Field
World No. 1 Nelly Korda seeks to go back-to-back in Houston at the famed Nicklaus course.
Korda will face fierce competition from LPGA Hall of Famer Lydia Ko, the 2016 champ and 2024 Olympic gold medalist, alongside past winners Lilia Vu (2023), Jin Young Ko (2019), and Patty Tavatanakit (2021).
Marquee stars like world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, Ingrid Lindblad, A Lim Kim, Jin Young Ko, Angel Yin, Nasa Hataoka, Ayaka Furue, and Charley Hull add firepower, while six amateurs, continuing the event’s tradition, get a shot at glory.
Top-10 Betting Favorites
1. Jeeno Thitikul (9/1)
2. Nelly Korda (10/1)
3. Lydia Ko (14/1)
4. A Lim Kim (20/1)
4. Jin Young Ko (20/1)
6. Angel Yin (25/1)
6. Charley Hull (25/1)
6. Haeran Ryu (25/1)
6. Lauren Coughlin (25/1)
6. Minjee Lee (25/1)
6. Nasa Hataoka (25/1)
Full Field & Odds
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