2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G, May 14-17 at Maketewah CC
LPGA Tour Winners and Fan Favorites Lauren Coughlin and Lottie Woad Headline Latest Commitments Prior to Entries Closing
World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Defending Champion Charley Hull Headline Field, One of the Strongest in the Tournament’s Five-Year History
Final Field to Be Determined Monday via the Monday Qualifier at The Heritage Club
Tickets on Sale at www.QueenCityLPGA.com
CINCINNATI, May 7, 2026 – Entries are now closed for the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G, Cincinnati’s premier LPGA Tour event that will boast one of its strongest fields in the tournament’s five-year history when 144 of the world’s best professional golfers converge upon Maketewah Country Club, May 14-17.
LPGA Tour winners and fan favorites Lauren Coughlin and Lottie Woad headline the latest commitments to the championship prior to entries closing on Tuesday. Major Champions, past champions and many of the world’s top-ranked players are entered into the championship, competing for a share of the $2 million purse.
Seven of the top 10 and 16 of the top 20 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are entered into the championship, headlined by World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has won three times during the 2026 season; No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, No. 4 and defending champion Charley Hull, No. 6 Miyu Yamashita, No. 8 Ruoning Yin, No. 9 and 2024 champion Lydia Ko, No. 10 Lottie Woad, No. 11 Sei Young Kim, No. 12 Lauren Coughlin, No. 13 Haeran Ryu, No. 15 Mao Saigo, No. 16 Nasa Hataoka, No. 17 Hye-Jin Choi, No. 18 Akie Iwai, No. 19 Rio Takeda and No. 20 Chizzy Iwai.
In total, the 144-player field currently features:
- Seven players who have been ranked No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
- Ariya Jutanugarn, Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Jeeno Thitikul, Lilia Vu, Ruoning Yin
- 24 Major Champions
- Four winners from the 2026 LPGA Tour season
- Xavier University alumna and LPGA rookie Emma McMyler
- Sponsor Invitations: Xavier University senior Madison Reemsnyder and Ladies European Tour professional/Cincinnati resident Alexandra Swayne
The final two spots will be determined on Monday via the Monday Qualifier at The Heritage Club. For a complete list of tournament entries, click HERE.
Tickets On Sale: Tickets and hospitality packages are on sale for the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G. General admission tickets start at $25 plus taxes and fees ($32.36) per day May 14-17, and children 17 and under get in free with a ticketed adult. All military (active, reserve, retired and veterans) as well as first responders (police, fire and EMS) and a guest will receive complimentary general admission to the tournament rounds with proper identification.
Upgraded hospitality ticket packages are available for the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G. The Champions Club features a fun, vibrant atmosphere with covered open-aired and outdoor seating with exceptional views of championship golf.
- Daily: $170 plus taxes and fees ($220.03) for daily Champions Club, valid for one round Thursday-Sunday, May 14-17
- Weekly: $640 plus taxes and fees ($828.35) for weekly Champions Club, valid all four rounds Thursday – Sunday, May 14-17.
- Inclusive bar (beer, wine, soft drinks, water), a daily featured lunch buffet and snacks.
Tickets are now available for purchase at www.queencitylpga.com.
Maketewah Country Club, a Donald Ross designed course, made its debut in 1929 and recently completed an award-winning renovation led by renowned architect Brian Silva in 2023. Maketewah Country Club is known as one of the longest-standing U.S. Open qualifying courses, and in 2025 hosted the Western Golf Association’s Women’s Western Junior Championship.
Regarded as one of Ohio’s premier golf venues, Maketewah Country Club traces its roots to 1897, when it opened as the Avondale Athletic Club, and was founded in 1910 led by Barney Kroger and William Cooper Procter. In 1911, members moved the club to its present location, one of five founding members of what is now the Greater Cincinnati Golf Association, with renowned architect Donald Ross enlisted to design the city’s first 6,000-yard championship course. In 1929, the club officially adopted the Maketewah name, and in 2023, architect Brian Silva completed a multi-million-dollar renovation and restoration project paying homage to Ross’ original design and course identity.
