Quick update: The LPGA will co-sanction the Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek in Las Vegas on April 2–5, 2026.

It’s a 120-player field (LPGA + LET) with a $4 million purse, among the biggest outside the women’s majors. New LPGA boss Craig Kessler says this is the kind of global stop the Tour wants more of. (Source: AP News)

What’s Locked In

• Dates & venue: April 2–5, 2026 at Shadow Creek, Las Vegas.

• Field & purse: 120 players, $4M prize fund.

• Status: Co-sanctioned by LPGA and LET; Las Vegas is the lone stop that counts toward official LPGA money and the Race to CME Globe.

To get a feel for how tour weeks can help your own game, many readers start with our simple guide, 7 Essential Golf Tips to Play Better & Have More Fun.

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Why This Matters For Women’s Golf

Bigger Stage, Bigger Spotlight

A $4M purse outside the majors signals real momentum for women’s events and TV windows. Expect stronger fields and more attention in a city built for big sports weeks.

LPGA–LET Alignment Grows

This stop is part of the PIF Global Series, which now spans Saudi Arabia, the U.K., Korea, China, and the U.S. The Vegas week brings both tours onto a shared stage with a prime U.S. date.

Why Fans Should Care

Shadow Creek tends to reward smart course plans and clean speed control on fast greens.

If you want a quick tune-up before you watch, skim our Golf Etiquette Guide: Fix Pace, Respect, and Fun guide so your next round runs smoother.

Looking for context on how to learn from pro weeks? Our Hide Your Score, Play Better: The Score-Blind Golf Plan shows how to copy tour habits without overthinking score.

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Turn Shadow Creek Week Into Strokes Gained: A Simple Playbook

Below is a clean plan you can use during tournament week and on your very next round. No fluff—just steps.

1. What To Watch (And Copy) On TV

A. Tee shots

• Track start lines on Shadow Creek’s tree-framed holes (many tee shots look narrow). Note the player’s start line vs. finish. On your range day, place two alignment sticks to create a 12-yard “gate” and train a repeatable start line.

B. Approaches

• Watch how players land shots short and feeding on firm greens. At home, hit 10 balls with a one-more-club rule (e.g., 7-iron instead of 8-iron) and a 3/4 swing to lower peak height.

C. Around the green

• Notice the miss zones pros choose—often pin-high but wide. Build a 20-ball ladder: 5 bump-and-runs (PW), 5 low spinners (54°), 5 high softies (58°), 5 putter-from-fringe. Mark your up-and-down rate.

D. Putting

• Pros will lag to tap-in speed on slick surfaces. Run our 15-30-45 ft Lag-Line: three tees, roll 5 balls to stop inside 3 ft. Log your make-zone leave %.

If you want a quick refresher on green speed control, tie this to our reader-favorite putting primer.

Stop Three-Putting: 7 Pro Secrets To Transform Your Putting Game (section includes speed drills and routine tips)

2) Your Two-Session Prep (60 Minutes Total)

Session 1 — Range (35 min)

1. Tempo wake-up (5 min): Slow 3-s back, 1-s through with wedge.

2. Start-line gate (10 min): 7-iron through your 12-yard gate; 20 balls.

3. Flight control (10 min): 3/4 swings with one-more-club; 15 balls.

4. Fairway finder (10 min): Choose one “Vegas swing” for the week (e.g., half-finish fade). Hit 10 drives with that finish.

Session 2 — Short Game & Putting (25 min)

1. Miss-zone game (10 min): Drop 10 balls and choose the safe miss every time. Score up-and-down %.

2. Lag-Line (10 min): 15-30-45 ft ladder; goal: 12/15 inside 3 ft.

3. Pressure close (5 min): Make 10/10 from 4 ft before you leave.

For a deeper on-course framework that pairs well with this plan, keep our 18 Holes Of Golf: Time, Strategy & Etiquette Guide handy for pace and rhythm.

3) Your “Vegas Week” Round Plan

Before the round (3 minutes):

• One swing thought (≤5 words).

• One target cue (e.g., “right-edge start line”).

• Pick two stats only: fairways hit and first-putt leave (ft).

On the tee:

• Use your Vegas swing on every tight hole. If the sightline feels “tunnel-tight,” drop to 3-wood with the same finish.

Into greens:

• Play pin-high or short-feeding. If in doubt, take more club, lower flight, land short.

Misses:

• Choose the wide side (more green) even if it means a longer putt.

On greens:

• Two practice strokes looking at the hole; step in and roll. No second reads unless outside 20 ft.

This pairs nicely with our Hide Your Score, Play Better: The Score-Blind Golf Plan if you tend to press on the back nine holes.

4) One-Page Checklist (Save This)

• ☐ Start-line gate set up

• ☐ One “Vegas swing” chosen

• ☐ 3/4 flight drill done

• ☐ Miss-zone picked on every approach

• ☐ Lag-Line target: 12/15 inside 3 ft

• ☐ Track fairways + first-putt leave

5) If You’re Attending In Person

• Arrive early for feature groups and watch tee-box start lines.

• Walk two holes inside the ropes sightline (if allowed) to see real targets.

• Respect pace and flow—brush up with our Golf Etiquette Guide: Fix Pace, Respect, and Fun to keep the day smooth.