New World No. 1 Nelly Korda and Defending Champion Charley Hull Headline Field, Shaping Up to be one of the Strongest in Tournament History

Tickets on Sale at www.QueenCityLPGA.com

CINCINNATI, April 29, 2026 – Tournament officials announced today that major champions and fan favorites Lexi Thompson and Anna Nordqvist and LPGA Tour winner Rose Zhang headline the latest commitments for the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G, Cincinnati’s premier LPGA Tour event taking place May 11-17 at Maketewah Country Club near downtown Cincinnati.

They join a world-class field of early commitments that features seven of the top 10 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings and is shaping up to be one of the strongest in the tournament’s five-year history. Recently announced early commitments include new World No. 1 and Chevron Championship winner Nelly Korda, World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul and the tournament’s past two champions – World No. 4 / defending champion Charley Hull and 2024 champion Lydia Ko.

Thompson, an 11-time LPGA Tour winner and major champion, is one of the most popular players on the LPGA Tour. She recorded her best finish in 2026 last week with a T12 finish at the Chevron Championship. In 2025, she recorded seven top 20 finishes, highlighted by a runner-up finish at the Dow Championship with teammate Megan Khang.

Nordqvist, the 2026 European Solheim Cup captain and 3-time major champion, has nine LPGA Tour wins and 16 professional wins worldwide. She has recorded two top 20 inishes in five events in 2026.

Zhang, a 2-time winner on the LPGA Tour who won her first event in her professional debut in 2023, recently completed her studies at Stanford University towards her degree in communications. She is competing a full schedule in 2026, highlighted by two ninth place finishes in six events.

In total, the 144-player field currently features:

Six players who have been ranked No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings
Jin Young Ko, Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, Jeeno Thitikul, Lilia Vu, Ruoning Yin
21 Major Champions
Four winners from the 2026 LPGA Tour season
Xavier University alumna and LPGA rookie Emma McMyler
Sponsor Invitations: LPGA Tour professional Maria Fassi, Xavier University senior Madison Reemsnyder and Ladies European Tour professional/Cincinnati resident Alexandra Swayne

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.

Volunteer Registration Open: Volunteer registration is open to support the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G. Each year, over 600 volunteers donate their time to serve critical needs such as marshaling, scoring, hospitality services and many other important roles. Those interested can sign up today at www.queencitylpga.com/volunteer.

The fee to volunteer is $50 and includes:

Official Volunteer Uniform (polo shirt and hat)
Admission to the tournament for the week
Complimentary food and beverages during scheduled shifts
Two (2) weekly grounds passes for family & friends
Invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party

As part of the registration process, volunteers can select their committee and shift time preferences. Various committees, such as hospitality, marshals, on-course services and walking scorers are available for selection and not all committees require golf knowledge. More details about volunteering, committees with descriptions and responses to commonly asked questions are also available on the registration platform.

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.

For more information on the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G, visit www.QueenCityLPGA.com, and on social media @QueenCityLPGA on X, @QueenCityLPGA on Instagram, Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G on LinkedIn and Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G on Facebook.

Major Champions Lexi Thompson, Anna Nordqvist and LPGA Tour Winner Rose Zhang Headline Latest Commitments to the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G

Related Articles