The 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship brings a record $13 million purse, AI-powered insights and massive coverage to Hazeltine.
The 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship is coming to Hazeltine National Golf Club with a clear message ... women’s golf isn’t asking for the spotlight anymore. It’s taking it.
This year’s major, set for June 25-28 in Chaska, Minnesota, will feature a $13 million purse, the largest in the history of women’s golf.
That alone makes the event a monster moment for the LPGA Tour, PGA of America and KPMG. But the money is only part of the story.
This championship is also going all-in on technology, data and fan access in a way that makes it feel less like a traditional major and more like a glimpse into the future of golf coverage.
The 156-player field will include the top 100 players in the current Race to CME Globe Rankings, giving Hazeltine one of the deepest fields of the LPGA season.
The venue already has serious major-championship credibility, having hosted the PGA Championship in 2002 and 2009, the 2016 Ryder Cup and the 2019 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
It’s also scheduled to host the Ryder Cup again in 2029, making it the first American course to get that event twice.
KPMG is also rolling out new AI-powered features through KPMG Performance Insights.
Players will privately receive AI-generated post-round reels with hole-by-hole analysis and shot-level data, helping them make faster adjustments before the next round.
Media members will get real-time access to shot-level information, while fans watching on NBC and Golf Channel will see AI-powered outcome predictions that track scoring probabilities and shot impact as the tournament unfolds.
For fans who want more than a leaderboard, KPMG CHAMPCAST returns for a third straight year with ShotLink Pro technology, 3D imagery, radar data, shot trails, green views and individual video highlights for every player in the field.
Broadcast coverage is getting a major boost, too.
NBC, Peacock and Golf Channel will deliver nearly 100 hours of live, streaming and ancillary coverage.
Featured Groups powered by T-Mobile will stream on YouTube, the championship website, the mobile app, Peacock and Golf Channel.com, with twice as many groups available this year.
For the first time, several caddies will also be mic’d up, giving viewers real-time access to player-caddie strategy conversations.
KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO Tim Walsh called it “the premier Major on the LPGA Tour” and said the goal is “continuing to build momentum for women’s golf.”
PGA of America CEO Terry Clark said the event is “setting new standards with a record purse, innovative technology enhancements and comprehensive broadcast coverage.”
LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler added that the championship “continues to raise the bar for women’s golf.”
He’s right. A record purse, elite field, historic venue, AI-driven data and expanded broadcast access make this more than another major.
This is women’s golf flexing.
