Quick update: The LPGA will co-sanction the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on April 2–5, 2026.
It’s a 120-player field (LPGA + LET) with a $4 million purse, among the biggest outside the women’s majors. New LPGA boss Craig Kessler says this is the kind of global stop the Tour wants more of. (Source: AP News)
What’s Locked In
Dates & venue: April 2–5, 2026 at Shadow Creek, Las Vegas.
Field & purse: 120 players, $4M prize fund.
Status: Co-sanctioned by LPGA and LET; Las Vegas is the lone stop that counts toward official LPGA money and the Race to CME Globe.
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Why This Matters For Women’s Golf
Bigger Stage, Bigger Spotlight
A $4M purse outside the majors signals real momentum for women’s events and TV windows. Expect stronger fields and more attention in a city built for big sports weeks.
LPGA–LET Alignment Grows
This stop is part of the PIF Global Series, which now spans Saudi Arabia, the U.K., Korea, China, and the U.S. The Vegas week brings both tours onto a shared stage with a prime U.S. date.
Why Fans Should Care
Shadow Creek tends to reward smart course plans and clean speed control on fast greens.
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