Venue: Royal Mayfair Golf Club, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (9450 Groat Road, in the river valley near the North Saskatchewan River).
Dates: Thursday, August 20 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 (Pro-Am on Wednesday, August 19).
Course setup: Par 70, approximately 6,452 yards for the championship. Stanley Thompson design (opened 1922, with later modifications). Tree-lined parkland layout with doglegged fairways, strategic bunkering (around 76–93 bunkers), elevation changes, and a mix of Poa annua/bentgrass greens. It features 4 par-3s, 12 par-4s (several over 400 yards), and 2 par-5s. Precision and course management are key on the relatively compact but demanding layout; it has hosted the event previously in 2007 (Lorena Ochoa) and 2013 (Lydia Ko as a 15-year-old amateur). Purse: $2.75 million ($412,500 to the winner).
Starting times (local MDT): Round 1 (Thursday) and Round 2 (Friday) feature split tees from Nos. 1 and 10, with morning groups starting ~7:00–9:12 a.m. and afternoon waves ~12:15–2:27 p.m. Weekend rounds (Saturday and Sunday) start from the 1st tee beginning ~9:00 a.m. Gates open ~6:50 a.m. Thursday/Friday and later on the weekend. Field of 156 players.
Weather conditions
Pleasant late-summer conditions expected after a wetter period earlier in the season. Thursday (Aug. 20): Partly cloudy to mainly sunny, highs around 24–26°C (75–79°F), lows mid-teens°C, light winds. Friday: Sunny, highs ~27°C. Saturday: Sunny and warmer, highs up to 28–30°C (82–86°F). Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers later, highs ~24–25°C. Light winds overall (generally under 10–15 km/h), good scoring opportunities if the course dries out fully.
Course conditions
After a rainy summer that challenged preparation (wet fairways, bunker repairs, and one storm-damaged tree), recent sunshine has helped the grounds crew get the course “ready to go.” Expect a well-maintained parkland test with firming conditions, tree-lined corridors that reward accuracy off the tee, and greens that demand precise approach play. The layout plays longer than its yardage suggests due to the par-70 setup and strategic elements. It should favor players with strong iron play and short-game skills.
Player matchups / key storylines:
Brooke Henderson (Canada, world No. 11, defending champion) leads a 15-player Canadian contingent and seeks a third CPKC title (previous wins in 2018 and 2025). She enters with strong recent major form (T3 at Women’s PGA, runner-up in a playoff at the Evian).
Nelly Korda (USA, world No. 1) headlines as the favorite after four wins in 2026 (including the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women’s Open). She returns after a break following the AIG Women’s Open.
Other top contenders: Lydia Ko (three-time winner of this event, including as an amateur here in 2013; world No. 12), Hyo Joo Kim, Miyu Yamashita (recent winner), Ruoning Yin, Hannah Green, Sei Young Kim, and Minjee Lee (2025 runner-up). The field includes multiple in-year winners and 14 of the top 25 in the Rolex Rankings. Additional storylines include Solheim Cup implications (final event before U.S. team finalization) and young Canadian talents.
Tournament history
Canada’s national women’s open and the only LPGA Tour stop in the country. First played in 1973; it was a major from 1979–2000. Recent winners include Brooke Henderson (2025 at Mississauga, –15; also 2018), Lauren Coughlin (2024), Megan Khang (2023), Paula Reto (2022), Jin Young Ko (2019), and earlier stars such as Ariya Jutanugarn, Park Sung-hyun, and Lydia Ko (three times total). Royal Mayfair previously hosted in 2007 (Ochoa, –16) and 2013 (Ko). The event has raised significant funds for children’s heart health through the CPKC Has Heart program (over $27 million since 2014).
Recent player forms:
Henderson: Strong mid-season surge with top-3 major finishes; T29 at the recent AIG Women’s Open. Confident and motivated on home soil.
Korda: Dominant earlier in 2026 with four victories; seeking to regain winning momentum after a quieter stretch.
Others: Yamashita, Kim, Yin, and Green bring recent wins or consistent top finishes. Ko remains a perennial contender with deep history at this event and venue. The deep field features many players in solid mid-to-late season form heading toward the Solheim Cup and CME season finale.
Betting trends
Nelly Korda is the clear favorite (~+450 to 6/1 or +450–+500 range). Next tier: Miyu Yamashita (~+1100 / 10–12/1), Hyo Joo Kim (~+1400 / 12–15/1), Lydia Ko (~+1800 / 18–19/1), Brooke Henderson (~+2000 / 18–21/1), Ruoning Yin and Sei Young Kim (similar ~+2000). Longer shots include Gaby Lopez, Hye-Jin Choi, Hannah Green, and others into the 28/1–66/1+ range. Analysts favor Korda for her all-around game and form, with Henderson popular for home support and recent major results; each-way interest often focuses on consistent performers and value in the 30/1–60/1 range.
Overall outlook
A star-studded field heads to Edmonton for Canada’s premier women’s golf event on a classic Stanley Thompson parkland test. Henderson will draw huge local support in her title defense, while Korda aims to add another victory. Expect competitive scoring in favorable weather, strong Canadian interest, and high stakes with Solheim Cup bubble implications. Coverage includes Golf Channel / TSN (times typically late afternoon/evening local, with streaming options). The event also emphasizes charity, aiming to raise significant funds for children’s hospitals.
