The LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship returns for its fifth edition, but this year brings a fresh twist: the tournament moves to the scenic Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati. With a $2 million purse on the line—and a $300,000 winner's check—the stakes have never been higher.

Defending champion Charley Hull is back, looking to repeat her dramatic victory from last season. That win came in unforgettable fashion when then-World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul four-putted the final hole, handing Hull her third LPGA title. Thitikul, fresh off a win in New Jersey just last week, is also in the field, hungry for redemption.

But all eyes are on Nelly Korda, the current World No. 1, who arrives in Cincinnati riding a hot streak. She's won her last two starts—including a major championship—and has three victories this season alone. With 20 of the top 25 players in the world teeing it up at Maketewah, this is shaping up to be a must-watch event.

The 2026 season has been dominated by a small group of elite players. Korda, Thitikul, Hyo Joo Kim, and Hannah Green—all ranked inside the top five—have combined to win nine of the 11 tournaments so far. While Kim and Green are sitting this one out, the rivalry between Korda and Thitikul promises fireworks.

This week also marks a crucial moment in the LPGA calendar. After Cincinnati, the tour heats up quickly with two majors on the horizon: the U.S. Women's Open (June 4-7 at Riviera) and the KPMG Women's PGA Championship (June 25-28 at Hazeltine National). Every swing at Maketewah could set the tone for the season ahead.

Stay tuned—we'll have the full prize money breakdown updated here after Sunday's final round.