Who should be on your radar for the year’s second women’s major? Here are 10 players we’ll be watching, appearing in their order on the Rolex Women’s Rankings, from lowest to highest.
Kelsey Bennett came within touching distance of another Ladies European Tour victory in Morocco before Canadian teen Anna Huang produced a history-making final round at the Lalla Meryem Cup. The Queenslander’s runner-up finish continues her outstanding 2026 campaign and cements her place among the LET’s form players.
Jeeno Thitikul bounced back from a missed cut at the Chevron Championship to successfully defend her Mizuho Americas Open title in New Jersey, securing her ninth LPGA Tour victory.
After nearly nine years without a win, Mi Hyang Lee fought back from a disastrous front nine to claim the Blue Bay LPGA title with a clutch birdie on the final hole at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course.
World number one Jeeno Thitikul secured her first home victory at the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand, finishing 24-under and celebrating a memorable win with her family and fans.
Six rising Australian stars, led by Jazy Roberts, head to Royal Wellington this week, aiming to become the first Aussie to win the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific and earn starts in multiple 2026 majors.
The 2026 Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific kicks off at Royal Wellington, with 84 players from 25 nations competing. Rising stars and historic firsts, including Jeneath Wong’s title defence, promise an exciting championship.
Nelly Korda’s dominant run as the No.1 golfer in the world is about to come to an end, as Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul will move into the top spot for the second time in her career.
Sydneysider Grace Kim says a photo image of Karrie Webb in the clubhouse in Evian, France, was a week-long reminder to battle through sickness to produce one of the most thrilling finishes to a major for her breakthrough victory.
The English amateur is the first to earn her card through the LPGA’s new LEAP program, which is designed to get the best players in the world onto the tour faster.
Australian Golf Digest
