While the golf world slowly catches major fever, the LPGA Tour is already heating up in Cincinnati! This week, the 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G gets underway on the greens of Kenwood Country Club. And golfers, some of the biggest names on Tour are teeing off, promising truly spectacular rounds.
The LPGA has announced the Featured Groups for the tournament, and the pairings read like a who's who of women's golf. Of course, superstars like Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, and the young Rose Zhang are among them. But especially our English powerhouse, Charley Hull, is drawing attention. She will tee off in a group with Chizzy Iwai and Ruoning Yin – a combination that will definitely provide plenty of excitement.
Bringing you your featured groups for @QueenCityLPGA 🫡 Nelly Korda Jeeno Thitikul Lydia Ko Charley Hull Chizzy Iwai Ruoning Yin Akie Iwai Lottie Woad Lauren Coughlin Patty Tavatanakit Mao Saigo Jin Young Ko Rose Zhang Jennifer Kupcho Maja Stark Miyu Yamashita Celine
Hull on the Attack
Charley Hull, known for her top-10 caliber, has often demonstrated her capabilities in the past. She is a player who can tear apart the field when her driver is hot and her putts are dropping. It's no surprise she's in the Featured Groups – the LPGA knows exactly who has the potential for a title chase here. It remains to be seen if she'll claim victory this year.
Parallel to the Major Showdown
Anyone who thinks that's all for hot action on the fairways is greatly mistaken. Because concurrently, the men's elite is teeing off at the PGA Championship in Aronimink. There, the world's top players are battling for the year's first major title. Rory McIlroy is at even par after Round 1, and Brooks Koepka, at 1-under, is once again showing his dominance. A strong contrast to the dynamic duels in Cincinnati, but both tournaments are a must-watch this week for any true golf fan! By the way, the first round of the Queen City Championship could be watched yesterday, May 13th at 3 PM ET (9:00 PM CEST), on the Golf Channel.
