Chevron Championship 2023: Preview, betting tips, how to watch

The first women’s major of the year is entering a new era, with Carlton Woods hosting the championship for the first time in its new, later, slot in the calendar.

The Chevron Championship gets underway this Thursday, and it’s a bumper field assembled in Texas for the event. Every player in the world’s top 20 is set to tee it up this week, including defending champion Jennifer Kupcho. 

Despite being the defending champion, Kupcho is unlikely to come into the event with much of an advantage over her competitors, as it’s this venue’s first time hosting an event of this calibre. The Jack Nicklaus design opened in 2001 and looks set to pose a difficult test.

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The event was previously at Mission Hills Country Club, famous for, amongst other things, Poppie’s Pond, where the champion would jump in after winning.  

Stacy Lewis, the USA Solheim Cup captain will be playing, and had this to say on the championship’s new venue: “I think the course is going to be a great test for the players. There are a ton of run offs where you can get short sighted and have some tough up and downs. They have also set it up fairly long, so I do see that being a big part of the test.” 

One of the key holes is likely to be the 18th, a reachable par-5 with a green surrounded by water. At just under 500 yards, there will be a big decision to be made here. 

This is Chevron’s second year of title sponsorship of the event, which was previously the ANA Inspiration. 

Here’s the full Chevron Championship preview.  

Chevron Championship details

Course: Jack Nicklaus Signature Course, Carlton Woods, Texas 

Course Stats: 6,824, Par 72 

Defending champion: Jennifer Kupcho 

Purse: $5,100,000 

Chevron Championship betting tips 

Here’s who the bookies fancy to do well this week… 

Lydia Ko 12/1 

Nelly Korda 12/1 

Jin Young Ko 14/1 

Atthaya Thitikul 18/1 

Georgia Hall 18/1 

Lilia Vu 20/1 

Hyo Joo Kim 22/1 

Nasa Hataoka 22/1 

Danielle Kang 28/1 

Celine Boutier 28/1  

The bunkered Bet 

Nelly Korda 

This venue looks set to be a tough test off the tee, and Nelly Korda is one of the best drivers of the ball in the game, so it stands to reason she’ll do well this week. Recorded two finishes of tied eighth in last year’s majors, and has four top tens in five starts this year.  

Let's make history.

On April 20th, a new era of the @Chevron_Golf will begin and we're ready for it. ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/wzxZa4L1N3

— LPGA (@LPGA) April 17, 2023

Chevron Championship preview – how to watch  

Here’s how to tune into the action this week… 

Thursday: Sky Sports Golf 4pm 

Friday: Sky Sports Golf 4pm 

Saturday: Sky Sports Mix 8pm  

Sunday: Sky Sports Mix 8pm 

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Lewis Fraser As bunkered’s Performance Editor, Lewis oversees the content that’s designed to make you a better player. From the latest gear to tuition, nutrition, strategy and more, he’s the man. A graduate of the University of Stirling, Lewis joined bunkered in 2021. Formerly a caddie at Castle Stuart Golf Links, he is a member of Bathgate Golf Club where he plays off four.

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