Kroger out as title sponsor of LPGA's Cincinnati stop

The Cincinnati Business Courier has reported that Kroger Co. and Procter & Gamble Co. will no longer sponsor the LPGA’s Cincinnati stop.

>The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G was on the LPGA's schedule for five years. The event was strongly attended, with roughly 50,000 fans, and held over three different courses, most recently at Maketewah Country Club, where Lottie Woad held off Haeran Ryu for the title. Typically held in the fall, the event moved to mid-May in 2026.

>“After thoughtful consideration, we’ve made the difficult decision to focus our efforts in other areas that align with our long-term priorities," a Kroger spokesperson told the Cincinnati Business Courier.

>In February, Kroger appointed Greg Foran as its new Chief Executive Officer.

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>The 2026 LPGA schedule includes 31 official events. LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, who has been in the position for a full year now, is working toward a revamp of the tour’s schedule, though details of a future blueprint have yet to be shared. Sources say the tour is expected to announce at least one new event in the coming months.

>“We’re grateful to Kroger and P&G for their partnership over the past five years and for the meaningful investment they made in our athletes, our fans and the Cincinnati community through the Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G,” the LPGA provided Golfweek in a statement. “We’re proud of what we accomplished together and thank Kroger, P&G, the host venues, volunteers and everyone who helped make the championship a success.

>“As we look ahead, we’re excited about the direction of the 2027 LPGA schedule. We’re focused on meaningful improvements in routing, courses and purses, and we look forward to sharing more details later this fall.”

>Beth Ann Nichols is a senior writer for Golfweek, covering the LPGA and women's golf.

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