Recent News - The Chevron Championship
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www.thechevronchampionship.comHere’s the latest I could gather about the LPGA Chevron Championship.
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The Chevron Championship remains the LPGA’s premier major, with Chevron as the title sponsor through 2029. The partnership extension included a purse increase to $7.9 million for 2024, and a higher emphasis on supporting players who miss the cut. This marks continued commitment to growing the event and the broader LPGA ecosystem [source: LPGA/Chevron press releases and coverage from 2024].[1][2]
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Coverage and context: The event is held at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, and is widely reported as the first major of the LPGA season, with Chevron’s sponsorship central to the tournament’s branding and purse structure [source: official site description].[1]
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Related notes: In 2024, LPGA majors collectively moved toward larger prize pools, with Chevron’s involvement contributing to broader growth in total major money for the year. Media outlets and golf outlets covered the purse increase and the extended relationship as a positive signal for women’s golf’s financial trajectory.[3][1]
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