{"id":5122,"date":"2026-10-16T13:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nationalclubgolfer.com\/ncgsocietygolf\/?post_type=club_news&p=5122"},"modified":"2026-10-16T13:38:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T13:38:10","slug":"carden-park-to-host-historic-womens-pga-cup-in-landmark-first","status":"publish","type":"club_news","link":"https:\/\/www.nationalclubgolfer.com\/ncgsocietygolf\/club-news\/carden-park-to-host-historic-womens-pga-cup-in-landmark-first\/","title":{"rendered":"Carden Park to host historic Women\u2019s PGA Cup in landmark first"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Carden Park will welcome the Women\u2019s PGA Cup from September 3 to 5 \u2013 becoming the first venue outside the United States to stage the prestigious international tournament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fourth edition of the biennial event will see PGA Professionals from Australia, Canada, Great Britain & Ireland, South Africa, Sweden and the United States compete over three days of stroke play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The United States will arrive in Cheshire as defending champions following their victory at Sunriver Resort in Oregon in 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Women\u2019s PGA Cup showcases the very best female PGA Professionals representing their respective associations. Each nation fields a team of five PGA Members, with the three lowest scores from each day contributing to the team total. After 54 holes, the nation with the lowest aggregate score is crowned champion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Great Britain & Ireland, Heather MacRae will lead the side as Playing Captain, becoming the first GB&I captain to compete alongside her team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Players qualified across two full playing seasons, with places awarded through performances in the Women\u2019s PGA Professional Championship and the WPGA Series. Sian Evans and Tracey Boyes secured the first two spots in team GB&I following the Women\u2019s PGA Professional Championship, held at Carden Park, in June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Holly Morgan secured her place through her WPGA Series Order of Merit standing. The final spot on the team was selected by MacRae, with Hazel MacGarvie getting the nod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Women\u2019s PGA Cup 2026: Take a closer look at the host venue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As one of the UK\u2019s leading golf destinations, Carden Park provides a fitting stage for an event of this stature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Set within a 1,000-acre estate in the Cheshire countryside, the resort is home to two championship courses, including the Nicklaus Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus and his son Steve, and the Cheshire Course, renowned for its elevated tees, panoramic views and dramatic finishing stretch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The venue also boasts extensive practice facilities, a Toptracer driving range, a fully stocked professional shop and a welcoming clubhouse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hosting the championship represents a significant milestone for both Carden Park and women\u2019s professional golf in Great Britain & Ireland, giving spectators the opportunity to watch elite international team competition on home soil for the first time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n