Chevron Championship, Golf major in the USA
The Chevron Championship is a professional women's golf tournament held each year on the PGA Tour. The event takes place at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, and features top-ranked players competing over several rounds for the title.
The tournament was founded in 1972 as the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner's Circle and has undergone several name changes over the decades. It evolved into one of the major championships in professional women's golf, establishing its place in the sport's calendar.
The event marks the opening of the season for major championships in women's golf, drawing competitors from around the world. It has become a significant moment in the professional golf calendar where players establish their form early in the year.
The tournament occurs each year, so planning ahead and checking accessibility and parking at the country club is advisable before visiting. Bring sun protection and dress for warm California desert weather when attending as a spectator.
A distinctive tradition involves the tournament winner leaping into Poppie's Pond, a water feature beside the 18th green. This ritual has become an iconic moment that celebrates victory and has defined the event's character for decades.
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