Solheim Cup champs Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Rose Zhang headline field at Kroger Queen City Championship as LPGA returns

Following their victory at the 2024 Solheim Cup, top American golfers Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, and Rose Zhang are among the standout names competing at the Kroger Queen City Championship, presented by P&G in Maineville, Ohio. Just days after securing the Solheim Cup, these athletes are returning to LPGA competition at the prestigious TPC River’s Bend, which is hosting the event for the first time.

The tournament, which boasts an 11-player lineup from the recent Solheim Cup, includes a mixture of American and European players, all vying for victory. Among the European participants are seasoned golfers like Linn Grant, Georgia Hall, and Leona Maguire, while defending champion Minjee Lee is also looking to maintain her title after last year’s thrilling playoff victory against Charley Hull.

For Korda, the transition from Solheim Cup success back to individual competition is both challenging and invigorating. Reflecting on the previous week, she shared the excitement and camaraderie she felt, but now she’s ready to compete against some of her closest teammates. In her signature light-hearted manner, Korda joked about going from celebrating together to competing once again.

With just nine events remaining in the LPGA’s 2024 season, the Kroger Queen City Championship sets the stage for an intense run to the finish, featuring rising talents like Amari Avery and Gianna Clemente, alongside seasoned veterans battling for top honors.