The LPGA Tour’s first major championship of the 2025 season is coming soon, as The Chevron Championship gets underway this week at The Club at Carlton Woods, and the full 132-player field is officially set.
Lydia Ko Takes a Practice Swing | Photo Courtesy of The Chevron Championship
A STAR-STUDDED LINE-UP
Among the LPGA Tour stars set to compete this week are 2024 champion and 2020 Olympic gold medalist Nelly Korda, 2024 Olympic gold medalist and 2016 champion Lydia Ko, 2014 champion Lexi Thompson, The Woodlands native and 2011 champion Stacy Lewis, and 2023 champion Lilia Vu. In all, 24 of the top 25 players in the current Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings are on the entry list.
The field boasts all eight winners from the 2025 LPGA Tour season, including Sweden’s Ingrid Lindblad, who won last week’s event in suburban Los Angeles and will make her debut in The Chevron Championship. There are 66 all-time LPGA Tour winners in the field, representing 276 total victories and 49 major titles. A total of 46 athletes have represented their countries and regions at the Olympics, while 30 players have competed in the Solheim Cup and 33 in the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown.
PLAYERS' PERKS
The purse for The Chevron Championship will be elevated to $8 million in 2025, an increase of $100,000. As part of the purse, The Chevron Championship guarantees an LPGA Tour-best $10,000 minimum stipend to every player in the field.
This year, every competitor will be able to travel to and from the course in luxurious comfort thanks to complimentary Cadillac vehicles provided through the tournament’s recently announced sponsorship agreement with the automaker that has defined American luxury for decades.
Past champions receive complimentary Bentley vehicles for the week and are treated to a world-class Champions Dinner on Monday of tournament week. The menu for the Champions Dinner is crafted by the defending champion and prepared by world-renowned chef Thomas Keller.
The LPGA Tour’s first major gets underway on Thursday morning, with players taking part in the pro-am on Tuesday and playing practice rounds on Wednesday. By late Sunday afternoon, one player will have earned the opportunity to lift the Dinah Shore Trophy, take the traditional leap into the lake and permanently be referred to as a major champion.
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course | Photo Courtesy of The Club at Carlton Wood
HOUSTONIANS COMING HOME
In addition to Lewis, a pair of golfers have strong ties to the Houston area. Houston native Gurleen Kaur will make her professional debut in her hometown major, having played as an amateur in 2022; and Lauren Coughlin, whose parents live minutes from The Club at Carlton Woods, will look to capitalize on her quasi-home course advantage for a second consecutive year after finishing third in 2024. Fellow Texans Kristin Gillman (Austin) and Cheyenne Knight (Aledo) will each look to capture a first major title in their home state. For the full 132-player field, see the Chevron Champions list on the LPGA website.
FOR A GOOD CAUSE
Golf fans of all ages are warmly encouraged to experience the thrill of major tournament play first-hand. Daily Spectator Passes start at $45 if purchased in advance, while weekly admission for all four days of play starts at $215. Once again this year, juniors aged 17 and under will receive complimentary admission with the purchase of an accompanying adult ticket; and active duty and retired members of the Armed Services are entitled to discounted pricing on all tickets.
Earlier this spring, Chevron announced a commitment to donate $5 for each purchase of a general admission Spectator Pass to support area public and charter schoolteachers through its Fuel Your School initiative. Chevron will donate these funds to DonorsChoose, a nationwide nonprofit organization that will use Chevron’s donations to fund classroom project requests from eligible schools in The Woodlands, Montgomery and Spring, Texas.
Since 2010, Chevron has collaborated with DonorsChoose to support over 42,000 teachers in the communities where it operates, bringing over $60 million of resources to the communities that it serves.
Fans can purchase tickets or view details on ticket options at SeatGeek.com. Daily and weekly ticket and hospitality packages are available to help fans enjoy every moment of the action at The Club at Carlton Woods. Daily and weekly Spectator Passes include access to tournament grounds, various open seating options across the course and food and beverage options available for purchase at concessions stands.
Guests seeking an elevated tournament experience can enjoy an all-inclusive experience, premium views and enhanced amenities at the St. Luke’s Health Pavilion. A portion of the proceeds from St. Luke's Health Pavilion tickets will benefit a local charity.
ABOUT CHEVRON
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow new businesses in renewable fuels, carbon capture and offsets, hydrogen, power generation for data centers, and emerging technologies.
ABOUT THE LPGA TOUR
The LPGA Tour is the world’s leading competitive destination for the best female professional golfers in the world. The Tour hosts more than 32 annual events across 12 countries for over 200 athletes, awarding total prize funds exceeding $129 million and reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. Follow the LPGA Tour on its U.S. television home, Golf Channel.
ABOUT THE CLUB AT CARLTON WOODS
Recognized as one of the finest clubs in the country by Platinum Clubs of America and Distinguished Clubs of America, The Club at Carlton Woods completely redefined the essence of lifestyle, where camaraderie flourishes and a culture committed to excellence proves that anything is possible! Member-owned since 2015, Carlton Woods continues to invest in its amenities and services, ensuring that its members and their guests have an exceptional experience every time they visit. From two nationally ranked golf courses to spa offerings, fine dining, and unparalleled family events, The Club at Carlton Woods continues to prove itself as the premier country club destination in the Houston area.
The Club at Carlton Woods has a world-class course and best-in-class off-course facilities This along with their visionary leadership team combine to make it the perfect new stage for the next chapter of the LPGA’s first Major of the season.
