Maketewah Country Club is about to swap its quiet Bond Hill routine for TV cameras and packed ropes when the LPGA's Kroger Queen City Championship hits the first tee from May 14–17. The private club will anchor Cincinnati’s spring sports calendar as a full, 144-player field rolls in for the event’s fifth year in the region and its first run at Maketewah. Local storylines are everywhere: Xavier senior Madison Reemsnyder has a sponsor’s invite for her LPGA debut, Xavier graduate Emma McMyler is back in town as a rookie, and Maketewah member Alexandra Swayne will be trying to cash in on some serious home-course comfort.
The venue change and mid-May date were locked in by Tour officials as part of the 2026 schedule, with organizers saying the routing and slot on the calendar fit neatly into the LPGA season. According to LPGA, the shift came on the heels of restoration work at the club and drops the tournament into a busy spring stretch for the Tour.
Organizers say the week will feature 144 players chasing a $2 million purse, and tournament materials flag early commitments from major champions and top-ranked pros. For ticket prices, the daily schedule, and hospitality details, fans are directed to the event’s ticket page, per Queen City LPGA.
Local players did most of the talking at media day. Xavier senior Madison Reemsnyder said she is eager to see how her college-tested game stacks up against the world’s best on a course she already knows well, while rookie pro Emma McMyler said her focus is simply on getting comfortable as she settles into Tour life. As reported by WCPO, organizers highlighted a home-course edge for several local collegiate and amateur players, the kind of advantage that could fuel lively galleries all week. Media day made it clear many in Cincinnati see the tournament as a hometown celebration of women’s professional golf.
Maketewah's course: Ross roots, recent restoration
Maketewah’s modern personality traces back to Donald Ross’s early 20th-century routing, with a recent restoration sharpening those classic lines for the LPGA spotlight. Architect Brian Silva led work in 2022–23 that brought back Golden-Age-styled bunkers and strategy to match. As detailed by Golf Digest, the project was aimed at returning the course to a vintage feel while keeping it ready for elite competition. The club’s contact page lists its Bond Hill address and membership information for anyone looking to dig deeper.
What fans need to know
Play runs from Thursday through Sunday, with gates opening early each day. The tournament’s schedule and fan guide lay out official tee times, hospitality hours, and parking details so spectators know when and where to show up. According to Queen City LPGA, Golf Channel will provide live coverage, and the tournament site offers daily grounds passes along with upgraded hospitality packages. Volunteer shifts and additional hospitality opportunities are still available through the event’s registration pages.
As Maketewah readies for the crowds, member Alexandra Swayne told WLWT the course is "running some fast greens, some difficult rough," a hint that patience and smart course management could be worth as much as pure power. With Cincinnati set to sit in golf’s national spotlight for several days, organizers say they expect a strong local turnout and an elevated fan experience around the club.
