Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska is getting ready to trade quiet member rounds for TV towers and roped-off fairways, as it prepares to host the KPMG Women's PGA Championship from June 25 to 28, 2026. The private club will turn its rolling layout and member facilities into a full championship venue for four days of major action, with grandstands, hospitality chalets and heavier traffic expected as Hazeltine flips into major-week mode.
Hazeltine's return to the majors
The championship is slated for June 25 to 28 on the LPGA Tour's 2026 calendar, which lists Hazeltine as the June stop and shows a $12 million purse, cementing its status as one of five majors on the schedule, according to LPGA Tour.
Course setup and local preparations
Hazeltine staff and tournament organizers say the course is already being tuned for major-week pressure. “I call it a chameleon,” Hazeltine head golf professional Kyle Brandt told CBS Minnesota, pointing to grandstands, corporate chalets and a full championship setup rising across the property. Club leaders and PGA of America officials have also highlighted the need for a large volunteer crew and robust hospitality operation to handle expected crowds, according to the same report.
Star power and storylines
On the competitive side, one early storyline is world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who arrives with a U.S. Women's Open victory at Riviera earlier this month, according to NBC Sports. Korda also captured The Chevron Championship in April, a run of form that adds extra intrigue when the field takes on Hazeltine, as covered by Golf Channel.
Tickets, volunteers and what to expect
The tournament spectator materials outline options for gallery tickets, weekly passes and hospitality packages, along with maps and transportation details for fans, according to KPMG Women's PGA Championship. Organizers are urging spectators to expect limited on-site parking, lean on event shuttles and arrive early on competition days to avoid getting stuck in tournament-week congestion.
Hazeltine's championship resume
Hazeltine is no stranger to big weeks. The club has already hosted the 2016 Ryder Cup, PGA Championships in 2002 and 2009, and the 2019 Women's PGA Championship, when Hannah Green took the title. That track record helps explain why major organizers are coming back to Chaska for 2026, according to PGA.com.
Local eyes on the week
Local coverage has followed the build-out as crews assemble the tournament footprint and volunteers sign on from around the region. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul checked in with Hazeltine's head PGA professional on the course ahead of the championship and aired a sports segment that captured early course prep, community anticipation and the behind-the-scenes logistics in Chaska.
For Chaska residents and visitors, tournament week will blend top-tier golf with real-world impacts on local traffic and parking. Hazeltine and local officials recommend keeping an eye on club and tournament pages for the latest updates. For local contact information and club details, visit the event contact page at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
