THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Old tournament, new site. That’s the story surrounding the 2023 Chevron Championship, which opened Thursday at The Club at Carlton Woods near Houston.
Last year marked the final playing at the iconic Mission Hills in California, an event that was captured by Jennifer Kupcho, the 20th-ranked player in the world.
Several players in this year’s field, including Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko, discussed the new venue and how it differs from Mission Hills, noting that the 6,824-yard track has a big feel to it.
Here’s a look at live updates from the LPGA’s first major of the year, now drenched in Texas flavor: