2026 CPKC Women's Open: Schedule, Field, Venue and Key Players
Table of Contents
- 2026 CPKC Women's Open Overview
- Schedule and Venue
- Tournament Format and Prize Money
- Defending Champion Brooke Henderson
- 2026 Field and Top Players
- Royal Mayfair Golf Club
- Previous CPKC Women's Open Winners
- Tournament Record
- Key Storylines
- How to Watch
- Frequently Asked Questions
2026 CPKC Women's Open Overview
The 2026 CPKC Women's Open is an official LPGA Tour event and Canada's National Women's Open Championship. The tournament will take place at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta.
The LPGA lists the championship dates as August 20-23, while Golf Canada lists the broader tournament period as August 19-23. The official field contains 156 golfers, including 15 Canadians.
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | CPKC Women's Open |
| Year | 2026 |
| Tour | LPGA Tour |
| Dates | August 20-23, 2026 |
| Tournament week | August 19-23, 2026 |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Venue | Royal Mayfair Golf Club |
| Format | 72-hole stroke play |
| Field | 156 golfers |
| Prize purse | US$2.75 million |
| Winner's share | US$412,500 |
| Race to CME Globe | 500 points |
| Defending champion | Brooke Henderson |
| 2025 winning score | 269, 15 under par |
The 2026 championship is the third CPKC Women's Open held at Royal Mayfair Golf Club. The course previously hosted the event in 2007 and 2013.
Schedule and Venue
The four championship rounds are scheduled from Thursday, August 20 through Sunday, August 23.
| Day | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday | August 19 | Tournament week activities |
| Thursday | August 20 | Round 1 |
| Friday | August 21 | Round 2 |
| Saturday | August 22 | Round 3 |
| Sunday | August 23 | Final Round |
Golf Canada identifies August 19-23 as the tournament period, while the LPGA identifies August 20-23 as the competition dates.
Tournament Format and Prize Money
The CPKC Women's Open uses a 72-hole stroke-play format. Players compete over four rounds, with the lowest total score determining the champion.
The 2026 tournament has a US$2.75 million prize purse. The winner receives US$412,500 and 500 Race to CME Globe points.
| Prize Information | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total purse | US$2,750,000 |
| Winner's share | US$412,500 |
| Winner's Race to CME Globe points | 500 |
Defending Champion Brooke Henderson
Henderson won the 2025 championship at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club with a 269 total, 15 under par. She finished one stroke ahead of Australia's Minjee Lee.
The 2025 victory was Henderson's second CPKC Women's Open title after her first championship win in 2018. It was also her 14th LPGA Tour victory.
Henderson will now attempt to defend Canada's National Women's Open Championship in front of home supporters in Edmonton.
2026 Field and Top Players
The 2026 field features 156 golfers and includes six of the current top 10 players in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, according to Golf Canada.
The leading names include:
- Brooke Henderson, defending champion and two-time CPKC Women's Open winner
- Nelly Korda, world No. 1 and four-time major champion
- Lydia Ko, three-time CPKC Women's Open champion and 2024 Olympic gold medalist
- Hyo Joo Kim
- Miyu Yamashita
- Ruoning Yin
- Hannah Green
- Minjee Lee, 2025 runner-up
- Megan Khang, 2023 champion
- Paula Reto, 2022 champion
- Jin Young Ko, 2019 champion
- Ariya Jutanugarn, 2016 champion
The field also includes notable players such as Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang and Leona Maguire.
Brooke Henderson
Henderson is the defending champion and one of Canada's leading professional golfers. She has won the CPKC Women's Open twice and enters the 2026 event with the opportunity to become the first Canadian to win the championship in consecutive editions since the tournament's modern LPGA era began.
Nelly Korda
World No. 1 Nelly Korda is one of the biggest names in the 2026 field. Her presence adds another major champion to an already strong international lineup.
Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko has an especially strong connection with Royal Mayfair. She won the 2013 Canadian Women's Open at the course as a 15-year-old amateur.
Ko also won the Canadian championship in 2012 and 2015. A fourth CPKC Women's Open title in 2026 would give her the outright record for most wins in the event.
Minjee Lee
Minjee Lee finished second to Henderson in 2025, losing by one stroke. She returns to Edmonton among the leading international contenders.
Other Former Champions
Former champions Megan Khang, Paula Reto, Jin Young Ko and Ariya Jutanugarn are also part of the 2026 field.
Royal Mayfair Golf Club
The championship was previously held at Royal Mayfair in:
- 2007: Lorena Ochoa won the championship.
- 2013: Lydia Ko won the championship as a 15-year-old amateur.
The 2026 tournament marks the first CPKC Women's Open at Royal Mayfair since Ko's 2013 victory.
Previous CPKC Women's Open Winners
| Year | Champion | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Brooke Henderson | 269, -15 |
| 2024 | Lauren Coughlin | 275, -13 |
| 2023 | Megan Khang | 279, -9 |
| 2022 | Paula Reto | 265, -19 |
| 2021 | Cancelled | COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2020 | Cancelled | COVID-19 pandemic |
| 2019 | Jin Young Ko | 262, -26 |
| 2018 | Brooke Henderson | 271, -21 |
| 2017 | Sung Hyun Park | 273, -13 |
| 2016 | Ariya Jutanugarn | 265, -23 |
| 2015 | Lydia Ko | 276, -12 |
| 2014 | So Yeon Ryu | 273, -23 |
2020 and 2021 COVID-19 Cancellations
The CPKC Women's Open was not played in 2020 or 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2020 championship was postponed because of pandemic-related restrictions, including international travel and border requirements.
The 2021 championship was subsequently cancelled because continuing COVID-19 restrictions and logistical challenges made it impossible to stage the event as planned.
The tournament returned to the LPGA Tour schedule in 2022, when Paula Reto won the championship at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club.
Tournament Record
Jin Young Ko holds the CPKC Women's Open 72-hole scoring record.
Ko shot 262 strokes, 26 under par, to win the 2019 championship.
| Record | Player | Year | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 72-hole total | Jin Young Ko | 2019 | 262 |
| Lowest score to par | Jin Young Ko | 2019 | -26 |
Key Storylines
Can Brooke Henderson Defend Her Title?
Henderson returns as defending champion after winning the 2025 championship by one stroke. A successful defense would give the Canadian star another CPKC Women's Open title in front of a home crowd.
Lydia Ko Returns to Royal Mayfair
Ko returns to the course where she won the 2013 championship as a 15-year-old amateur. She already has three CPKC Women's Open victories and can set the tournament's outright win record with another title.
Nelly Korda Leads a Strong International Field
World No. 1 Nelly Korda heads a field that includes several players from the top 10 of the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings.
Canadian Players Look for a Home Victory
Henderson leads a 15-player Canadian contingent. Henderson and Jocelyne Bourassa are the only Canadian winners in the championship's history, making the home country's representation another important storyline in Edmonton.
Royal Mayfair Hosts the Championship Again
The return to Royal Mayfair connects the 2026 event with two previous editions. Lorena Ochoa won in 2007, while Lydia Ko won in 2013.
How to Watch the 2026 CPKC Women's Open
The LPGA's official tournament coverage includes Golf Channel television and streaming coverage. Broadcast times vary by round and territory.
Viewers outside North America should check their local broadcast or streaming provider for availability.
For the latest schedule, leaderboard, pairings, and broadcast information, use the official LPGA tournament page before each round.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 CPKC Women's Open?
The championship rounds are scheduled for August 20-23, 2026. The broader tournament period runs from August 19-23.
Where is the 2026 CPKC Women's Open being played?
The tournament will be played at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Who is the defending champion?
Brooke Henderson is the defending champion. She won the 2025 CPKC Women's Open by one stroke over Minjee Lee.
How much is the 2026 CPKC Women's Open prize money?
The 2026 CPKC Women's Open has a US$2.75 million purse. The winner's share is US$412,500.
How many players are in the 2026 field?
The official field contains 156 golfers, including 15 Canadians.
How many rounds are played?
The CPKC Women's Open is a 72-hole stroke-play tournament played over four rounds.
Who has won the CPKC Women's Open at Royal Mayfair?
Lorena Ochoa won the 2007 championship at Royal Mayfair, while Lydia Ko won the 2013 edition as a 15-year-old amateur.
What is the CPKC Women's Open scoring record?
Jin Young Ko holds the 72-hole tournament record with 262 strokes, 26 under par, set in 2019.
Is Nelly Korda playing in the 2026 CPKC Women's Open?
Yes. Nelly Korda is included in the 2026 field and enters the tournament as the current world No. 1.
2026 CPKC Women's Open: What to Expect
The 2026 CPKC Women's Open brings together a strong international field at Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton.
Brooke Henderson will defend her title, Lydia Ko will return to the course where she won in 2013, and Nelly Korda will lead a group of highly ranked LPGA Tour players.
With a US$2.75 million purse, 500 Race to CME Globe points and a long Canadian championship history, the tournament is one of the key events on the 2026 LPGA Tour schedule.