Top-Ranked Trio Leads Deep Field for LPGA's Ford Championship in Arizona
Betting focus centers on Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Miyu Yamashita or Lydia Ko.
Overview
- The Ford Championship returns to Whirlwind Golf Club’s Cattail course in Chandler with a 144‑player, four‑round stroke‑play format and a $2.25 million purse.
- World Nos. 1, 2 and 3—Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda and Charley Hull—headline the entry list as defending champion Hyo Joo Kim also tees it up.
- Yahoo Sports lists a deep lineup that includes Lydia Ko, Celine Boutier, Brooke Henderson, Ruoning Yin and Miyu Yamashita, plus four Arizona State alumni in the field.
- Jessica Korda and Lexi Thompson make their first LPGA starts of 2026 at this event, adding name recognition for fans returning to the course.
- EssentiallySports tips Thitikul, Korda, Hull, Yamashita and Ko as leading betting picks, reflecting recent wins, strong form and past results at this stop, which is the event’s third edition since debuting in 2024.