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2023 Chevron Championship
Tournament information
DatesApril 20–23, 2023
LocationThe Woodlands, Texas
30°11′35″N 95°33′00″W / 30.193°N 95.550°W / 30.193; -95.550
Course(s)The Club at Carlton Woods
Jack Nicklaus Signature Course
TourLPGA Tour
FormatStroke play – 72 holes
Statistics
Par72
Length6,824 yards (6,240 m)
Field132 players, 68 after cut
Cut145 (+1)
Prize fundUS$5,100,000
Winner's share$765,000
Champion
United States Lilia Vu
278 (−10)
Location map
The Club at Carlton Woods is located in the United States
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Location in the United States
The Club at Carlton Woods is located in Texas
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The 2023 Chevron Championship was the 52nd Chevron Championship LPGA golf tournament, held April 20–23 in Texas at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, a suburb north of Houston. The tournament was in its second year with Chevron Corporation as the title sponsor and 41st year as a major championship. The Golf Channel televised the event for the 13th consecutive year, with coverage on NBC Sports for the first time since 1990.

This was the first championship at The Club at Carlton Woods after 51 years at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.[1]

Lilia Vu beat Angel Yin in a playoff to win her first major.[2]

Field

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Players who have qualified for the event are listed below. Players are listed under the first category in which they qualified; additional qualifying categories are shown in parentheses.[3]

1. Winners of all previous Chevron Championships

2. Winners of the U.S. Women's Open, Women's PGA Championship, Women's British Open, and The Evian Championship in the previous five years

3. Winners of official LPGA Tour tournaments from the 2020 ANA Inspiration through the week immediately preceding the 2023 Chevron Championship

4. All players who finished in the top-10 in the previous year's Chevron Championship

5. Top-80 on the previous year's season-ending LPGA Tour Race to the CME Globe points list

6. Top-40 on the Women's World Golf Rankings as of a March 27, 2023

7. Any LPGA Member who did not compete in the previous year's Chevron Championship major due to injury, illness or maternity, who subsequently received a medical/maternity extension of membership from the LPGA in the previous calendar year, provided they were otherwise qualified to compete in the previous year's Chevron Championship

8. Amateur exemptions[4][5]

9. Sponsor invitations for top-ranked amateur players[5]

10. Top players on the current year LPGA Tour Race to the CME Globe points list at the end of the last official tournament prior to the current Chevron Championship, not otherwise qualified above

Round summaries

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First round

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

Pei-Yun Chien shot a 5-under-par round of 67 to lead the first round. Six golfers, including world number 2 Nelly Korda, were one stroke off the lead. There were 22 golfers within three strokes of the lead. Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho shot an even-par 72 and was tied for 37th place.[6]

Place Player Score To par
1 Taiwan Pei-Yun Chien 67 −5
T2 United States Marina Alex 68 −4
South Korea Chella Choi
Japan Ayaka Furue
United States Nelly Korda
Australia Stephanie Kyriacou
United States Lilia Vu
8 United States Angel Yin 69 −3
T9 Spain Carlota Ciganda 70 −2
Australia Karis Davidson
United States Ally Ewing
Thailand Eila Galitsky (a)
England Georgia Hall
Japan Nasa Hataoka
Taiwan Hsu Wei-ling
South Korea Ji Eun-hee
United States Megan Khang
South Korea Kim Hyo-joo
Australia Minjee Lee
United States Brittany Lincicome
Thailand Atthaya Thitikul
China Jing Yan

Source:[7]

Second round

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Friday, April 21, 2023
Saturday, April 22, 2023

The second round was delayed by two hours due to more than two inches of rain falling overnight. Play was suspended Friday evening due to darkness with 31 golfers still on the course. Kim A-lim was the clubhouse leader at 8-under-par while first-round leader Pei-Yun Chien was at 5-under with 4 holes still to play.[8]

The cut came at 145 (+1), with 68 players advancing to the final two rounds. Defending champion Jennifer Kupcho (150, +5) and world number one Lydia Ko both missed the cut (147, +3).

Place Player Score To par
1 South Korea Kim A-lim 71-65=136 −8
T2 United States Megan Khang 70-67=137 −7
United States Lilia Vu 68-69=137
T4 Canada Brooke Henderson 71-67=138 −6
United States Nelly Korda 68-70=138
Thailand Patty Tavatanakit 71-67=138
T7 United States Allisen Corpuz 72-67=139 −5
Switzerland Albane Valenzuela 72-67=139
United States Angel Yin 69-70=139
T10 France Céline Boutier 73-67=140 −4
United States Ally Ewing 70-70=140
South Korea Kim Hyo-joo 70-70=140
United States Cheyenne Knight 71-69=140
China Lin Xiyu 71-69=140
Denmark Nanna Koerstz Madsen 72-68=140

Source:[7]

Third round

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Saturday, April 22, 2023

Allisen Corpuz and Angel Yin each shot rounds of 67 to rise from seventh place to the lead at 206 (−10).[9] Second round leader Kim A-lim dropped to a tied for 6th place after an even-par round of 72.

Place Player Score To par
T1 United States Allisen Corpuz 72-67-67=206 −10
United States Angel Yin 69-70-67=206
T3 United States Megan Khang 70-67-70=207 −9
Switzerland Albane Valenzuela 72-67-68=207
South Korea Amy Yang 73-69-65=207
T6 South Korea Choi Hye-jin 71-70-67=208 −8
South Korea Kim A-lim 71-65-72=208
South Korea Kim Hyo-joo 70-70-68=208
United States Nelly Korda 68-70-70=208
10 Thailand Atthaya Thitikul 70-71-68=209 −7

Source:[7]

Final round

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Sunday, April 23, 2023

Lilia Vu shot a 4-under-par 68 to rise from 11th place to tie the lead with Angel Yin at 278 (−10). The sudden-death playoff started at the 18th hole. Yin's second shot found the water guarding the hole and she made par. Vu birdied from 10 feet to win her first major and second LPGA Tour event of the year.[2]

Place Player Score To par Prize money (US$)
T1 United States Lilia Vu 68-69-73-68=278 −10 Playoff
United States Angel Yin 69-70-67-72=278
3 United States Nelly Korda 68-70-70-71=279 −9 347,974
T4 United States Allisen Corpuz 72-67-67-74=280 −8 188,300
South Korea Kim A-lim 71-65-72-72=280
Thailand Atthaya Thitikul 70-71-68-71=280
Switzerland Albane Valenzuela 72-67-68-73=280
South Korea Amy Yang 73-69-65-73=280
T9 United States Megan Khang 70-67-70-74=281 −7 111,615
South Korea Ko Jin-young 72-71-70-68=281

Source:[7]

Playoff

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The sudden-death playoff was held on the par-5 18th hole. Lilia Vu won with a birdie on the first extra hole.

Place Player Score To par Money ($)
1 United States Lilia Vu 4 −1 765,000
2 United States Angel Yin 5 E 479,680
Birdie

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2023 Chevron Championship

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The 2023 Chevron Championship was the first major championship of the LPGA Tour season, contested from April 20 to 23 at The Club at Carlton Woods in . American golfer claimed her first major title by defeating compatriot in a sudden-death playoff on the first extra hole, after both finished regulation at 10-under-par 278. The event marked the second edition under its current sponsorship by Chevron, following a from the ANA Inspiration in 2022, and the first at its new permanent venue after relocating from Mission Hills Country Club in , as part of a six-year agreement to host in the area. The tournament featured a field of 132 players, with the cut after 36 holes falling at 1-over-par 145, advancing 68 competitors to the weekend. A total purse of $5.1 million was awarded, with Vu earning $765,000 for the victory—her second win on the Tour—and upholding the event's tradition by jumping into Poppie's Pond, a ceremonial pond adjacent to the 18th green that was replicated from the previous site. Vu's triumph came in dramatic fashion during the final round, where she carded a 4-under 68, highlighted by birdies on holes 17 and 18 to force the playoff. Yin's approach on the 72nd hole found the water hazard, leading to a bogey that tied the scores, but Vu sealed the win with a birdie on the playoff hole at the par-5 18th. The Nicklaus Course, a par-72 layout measuring 6,824 yards, tested the field's accuracy and strategy, with notable performances including third-place finisher Nelly Korda at 9-under; defending champion Jennifer Kupcho missed the cut. This edition underscored the growing prominence of the Chevron Championship as a cornerstone of women's golf, drawing top international talent and boosting the LPGA's profile in its new Texas home.

Background and significance

Tournament history

The Chevron Championship traces its origins to 1972, when it was established as the Colgate Dinah Shore Winner's Circle, a 54-hole invitational event conceived by entertainer and executive David C. Foster to elevate women's professional . Hosted initially at the Mission Hills in , the tournament quickly gained prominence for its large purse—$110,000 in its debut year, the highest on the Tour—and celebrity involvement, with Shore personally presenting the trophy to winners until her death in 1994. Jane Blalock claimed the inaugural victory, defeating Judy Rankin by three strokes. The event expanded to 72 holes in 1973 and was recognized as an official LPGA major championship beginning in 1983, restoring the tour to four majors after a period of contraction. Reflecting shifts in sponsorship, the tournament's name evolved over the decades: Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner's Circle (1972–1980), Colgate Dinah Shore (1981), Dinah Shore (1982–1999), Championship (2000–2001), Kraft Championship (2002–2014), ANA Inspiration (2015–2021), and starting in 2022, when energy company Chevron became the title sponsor through at least 2027. 's name remained in the title until 1999, honoring her foundational role, though the trophy—crafted in the early 1980s—has borne her name since its inception as a symbol of the event's prestige. As the first of the Tour's five championships in 2023—followed by the U.S. Women's Open, KPMG Women's PGA Championship, , and AIG Women's Open—the Chevron Championship holds a pivotal position in the season, often setting the tone for major competition in . It has produced 33 different winners since attaining major status, with legends like (1973), Pat Bradley (1986), and Annika Sörenstam (2001, 2002) etching their names in its history. A signature tradition, the champion's plunge into the water hazard near the 18th green—initiated by Amy Alcott in 1988 after her victory—became an iconic celebration at Mission Hills' Poppie's Pond, symbolizing joy and camaraderie, with subsequent winners like (1994) and (2013) joining in, often with caddies. Due to the 2023 venue relocation from Mission Hills to The Club at Carlton Woods in , the original pond was unavailable, but winner upheld the custom by leaping into a prepared lake adjacent to the 18th green.

Venue relocation

The Chevron Championship had been held at Mission Hills Country Club in , for 51 consecutive years from 1972 to 2022, establishing the venue as a of the tournament's and traditions. This long-term association with the Tournament Course at Mission Hills fostered iconic elements of the event, including its desert setting and community ties in the . However, following Chevron's assumption of title sponsorship in 2022 under a six-year agreement, the announced the relocation to mark a new era for the major. The move to The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas—a Jack Nicklaus Signature course north of Houston—was selected after an extensive evaluation process emphasizing world-class facilities to enhance the player and spectator experience. Key motivations included forging a strategic partnership with the venue and community in The Woodlands to align with Chevron's corporate headquarters in nearby , thereby strengthening sponsorship synergies and promoting the company's initiatives in STEM education, diversity, and . The 2023 edition, held from April 20 to 23, represented the first time the tournament was contested outside , with a $5.1 million purse underscoring the event's elevated status in its new home. This shift also improved accessibility for a larger contingent of Texas-based players, with 14 participants in the field hailing from the state. In November 2025, the announced another venue change within the Houston area, moving to Memorial Park Golf Course starting in 2026 to leverage existing infrastructure and attract larger crowds. One notable impact of the relocation was on longstanding traditions, particularly the champion's celebratory plunge into water adjacent to the 18th green—a originated by Amy Alcott in 1988 at Mission Hills' Poppie's . At the new venue, lacking a natural equivalent water feature, organizers adapted by constructing a temporary near the 18th hole to preserve the custom. Winner honored the tradition by leaping into the water immediately after her playoff victory over , maintaining the event's festive spirit despite the change in location. This adaptation highlighted the tournament's commitment to continuity amid evolution, while the overall move bolstered charitable efforts, with Chevron directing over $2 million in donations to organizations supporting girls' education and STEM programs.

Course and format

Course details

The Jack Nicklaus Signature Course at The Club at Carlton Woods, designed by , opened in 2001 and received immediate acclaim, including recognition as the Best New Private Course in and the third-best new private course in the United States by . For the 2023 Chevron Championship, the course played as a par-72 layout measuring 6,824 yards, with tees positioned forward of the maximum length to suit Tour professionals while maintaining challenge through strategic pin placements and green complexes. The hole configuration included four par-3s, ten par-4s, and four par-5s, featuring generous landing areas from the tees but undulating greens protected by bunkers and water. Key physical characteristics include water hazards in play on nine holes, such as the peninsula green on the par-3 third hole and a lake running the length of the par-5 fourth, which demand precise shot-making amid the course's parkland setting with prevalent Gulf Coast winds influencing play. The par-5s, including the 578-yard 13th as the longest hole, present scoring opportunities but are challenging due to length, doglegs, and hazards like the lake guarding the 18th green. Prior to 2023, the course had hosted events like the 2007 USGA State Team Championship but marked its debut as a venue for an major championship that year.

Competition format

The 2023 Chevron Championship was conducted as a 72-hole tournament over four days, from Thursday, April 20, to Sunday, April 23, at The Club at Carlton Woods in . The first two rounds featured groupings in threesomes (with one twosome), divided into morning and afternoon waves starting from the 1st or 10th tees, while the third and final rounds used pairings based on cumulative scores, from lowest to highest. After 36 holes, a cut was applied to the top 65 players and ties, projected at 1-over par 145, allowing 68 players (including two amateurs) to advance and complete the event. The field comprised 132 professionals and amateurs, fully filled without the need for alternates. In case of a tie for the lead after 72 holes, a sudden-death was employed, beginning and repeating on the par-5 18th hole until a winner emerged via the lowest score. Logistical adjustments were necessary due to weather, particularly during the second round on Friday, April 21, which faced a two-hour delay from heavy rain exceeding 2 inches, followed by suspension due to darkness; the remaining holes resumed Saturday morning. The event offered a total purse of $5.1 million, with $765,000 awarded to the winner and tiered payouts for top finishers, including a guaranteed $5,000 minimum for players who miss the cut.

Field

Qualification criteria

The 2023 Chevron Championship field consisted of 132 players, assembled through a combination of performance-based exemptions, sponsor invitations, and dedicated spots to ensure global representation without requiring alternates. Core qualification pathways included lifetime exemptions for all past winners of the event (formerly the ANA Inspiration or Kraft Nabisco Championship), granting them perpetual entry as long as they maintain playing status. Winners of the other four majors—the U.S. Women's Open, , , and The Women's Open—received five-year exemptions from their victory date. Additional professional exemptions covered the top 80 finishers on the 2022 Race to the CME Globe points list, the top 40 players in the entering the week, and all Tour winners from the current season up to the tournament date. The field also included the top 10 finishers from the 2022 Chevron Championship, along with the top two ranked players each from the (LET), LPGA of Japan (JLPGA), and LPGA of Korea (KLPGA) based on their respective standings from the prior year. Sponsor exemptions, often allocated to Chevron affiliates or special invitees, filled remaining professional spots. Amateur qualifications emphasized emerging global talent, with spots awarded to winners of prestigious events such as the 2022 , British Women's Amateur, and other international championships. For 2023, Chevron expanded amateur access by adding exemptions for the winners of the 2023 () and the inaugural Women's Amateur (), along with other qualifiers including (2023 Taiwan Amateur), (2022 ), (2022 British Women's Amateur), (2022 South American Women's Amateur), and (2023 Women's Amateur ), resulting in seven amateur participants overall. These criteria remained largely consistent with prior years, unaffected by the venue relocation to The Club at Carlton Woods, prioritizing a balanced and diverse field of established professionals and rising prospects.

Notable players

Jennifer Kupcho entered the 2023 Chevron Championship as the defending champion, having won the 2022 edition at Mission Hills Country Club in , and aiming for back-to-back titles in the event's first year at its new venue. Among the top-ranked participants, competed as the world No. 2 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, bringing her nine Tour victories and recent strong form, including four top-six finishes earlier in the 2023 season. , the world No. 1 at the time, was a standout with two prior major championships and eligibility for the Hall of Fame on the line with a potential victory. Rising stars and contenders included , an emerging American talent who had secured her first LPGA Tour win at the 2023 Honda LPGA Thailand earlier that year and posted top-15 finishes in all her starts leading into the major. , another American power player noted for her exceptional driving distance, was well-suited to the demands of the Jack Nicklaus-designed course at The Club at Carlton Woods, which rewarded length off the tee. The field showcased strong international representation, drawing players from 28 countries and highlighting global diversity in women's professional golf. Key South Korean participants included In Gee Chun, a three-time major winner with victories at the 2015 U.S. Women's Open, 2016 Evian Championship, and 2022 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. From Japan, contenders like Mao Saigo added to the Asian contingent, while European representation featured players such as Spain's Carlota Ciganda, underscoring the tournament's appeal across continents.

Tournament summary

First round

The first round of the 2023 Chevron Championship took place on April 20 at The Club at Carlton Woods in , where Peiyun Chien of emerged as the surprise leader with a 5-under-par 67, marking the lowest opening round score of her major championship career. Chien's strong performance featured six birdies, including four in a five-hole stretch from Nos. 4-8, allowing her to capitalize on the course's challenging par-5s and set a tone of precision amid a competitive field of 132 players. Six players shared second place at 4-under 68, including world No. 2 , who birdied all four par-5s with seven birdies overall but offset them with three bogeys, finishing strong with four birdies in her last six holes. Other co-leaders were Americans and , Japan's Ayaka Furue, South Korea's Chella Choi, and Australia's , who closed with an eagle on the 18th. Among favorites, Korda's recovery from early setbacks highlighted her form, while recent winner Vu emphasized a pressure-free approach to the major test. Leading amateur Eila Galitsky, a 16-year-old, impressed with a 2-under 70 to tie for ninth. Play was disrupted by rainy conditions in the afternoon, leading to a suspension of approximately one hour due to thunderstorms, which affected footing and chip shots but caused no major delays beyond the halt. The weather softened some areas of the course, contrasting its typical firm greens, yet the field adapted without significant scoring inflation. These early positions provided a strong foundation for the 36-hole cut, projected at around even par, positioning top performers like Chien and the co-leaders advantageously heading into the second round.

Second round

The second round of the 2023 Chevron Championship, played on April 21 at The Club at Carlton Woods in , was disrupted by weather conditions stemming from overnight torrential rain that dumped more than two inches on the course. Play was delayed by two hours at the start, and the round was ultimately suspended by darkness with 31 players unfinished, resuming the following morning. Despite the challenges, A Lim Kim surged to the lead with a flawless 7-under-par 65, featuring eight birdies and one bogey, to stand at 8-under 136 after 36 holes. Peiyun Chien, who had held the first-round lead at 5-under, faded with a 5-over 73 to drop down the standings. Mid-pack players made significant moves amid the shifting leaderboard, highlighted by Allisen Corpuz's bogey-free 5-under 67 that propelled her from even par after the opening round to a tie for sixth at 5-under 139. Similarly, and each posted 139 to join Corpuz in contention, while established stars like maintained position with a 2-under 70 for 6-under 138. The top 10 after 36 holes reflected a competitive field, with seven players within three strokes of the lead.
PositionPlayerTotalTo ParR1R2
1A Lim Kim (KOR)136-87165
T2 (USA)137-77067
T2 (USA)137-76869
T4 (THA)138-67167
T4 (USA)138-66870
T6 (USA)139-57267
T6 (USA)139-56970
T6 (CAN)139-57168
T9Celine Boutier (FRA)140-47367
T9Peiyun Chien (TPE)140-46773
The cut line settled at 1-over-par 145, allowing 68 players to advance to the weekend while eliminating notable contenders, including world No. 1 , who carded a 5-over 76 in the second round for a total of 3-over 147—her first missed cut in since 2019. This reduction sharpened the focus on emerging leaders and set the stage for a tightly contested final two rounds among a more manageable field.

Third round

The third round of the 2023 Chevron Championship was played on April 22 at The Club at Carlton Woods in , under improving weather conditions that allowed the course to dry out after had impacted the first two days. With soft breezes and sunshine prevailing, the greens quickened as the day progressed, testing players' precision on approach shots and putts. Allisen Corpuz and Angel Yin surged into a share of the lead at 10-under-par 206 after each firing a 5-under 67, marking their first time atop the leaderboard in a major championship. Corpuz, a 25-year-old from Hawaii in her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, showcased steady play with no bogeys and birdies on three of the four par-5s, capitalizing on the lengthening layout. Yin, known for her prodigious driving distance, dominated the par-5s with long tee shots that set up short approach wedges, resulting in birdies on all four and contributing to her bogey-free round. One shot back at 9-under 207 stood Megan Khang, who posted an even-par 72 after a strong start but cooled late. Viewer interest peaked with highlight-reel moments, including Yin's booming drives and birdie runs, as well as Corpuz's consistent iron play that kept her in contention without major setbacks. , who had co-led after 36 holes, struggled with a 1-over 73—including bogeys on two par-4s—dropping her to 6-under 210, four strokes off the pace. Heading into the final round, tension mounted as co-leaders Corpuz and Yin were grouped with Khang for the last tee time at 2:20 p.m. ET, positioning the Americans for a dramatic Sunday showdown in the season's first major.

Final round

The final round of the 2023 Chevron Championship took place on April 23 at The Club at Carlton Woods in , marking the tournament's debut at this venue after relocating from . Overnight co-leaders and began the day tied at 10-under par, with positioned four strokes back in a tie for 11th at 6-under. The round unfolded with shifting leads and dramatic swings, as several contenders vied for position amid a supportive crowd that brought high energy to the new layout, including cheers echoing across the Nicklaus-designed course. Vu delivered the day's standout performance, carding a 4-under-par 68—tied for the low round—with precise iron play and clutch putting, including birdies on the par-4 17th and a 10-foot birdie putt on the par-5 18th that propelled her to a 72-hole total of 10-under 278. Her back-nine surge, featuring just 25 putts overall, vaulted her up the leaderboard and set the target score, drawing roars from the gallery as she tapped in to tie the lead. Meanwhile, Yin maintained her position near the top through much of the round but faltered with bogeys on the par-4 16th and par-3 17th, dropping to 9-under before salvaging a birdie on 18 for an even-par 72 and matching Vu's total of 278, her steady approach play helping her avoid further damage. Corpuz, seeking her first LPGA victory, endured a challenging day with a 2-over-par 74, marked by four bogeys on the front nine that eroded her lead and left her in a tie for fourth at 8-under, two strokes behind the co-leaders. Atthaya Thitikul briefly seized momentum by reaching 11-under mid-round but stumbled with a double bogey on the 18th, finishing tied for fourth and underscoring the leaderboard volatility that kept the crowd engaged throughout. The tied scores of and Yin at 10-under after regulation prompted a sudden-death playoff on the 18th hole.

Playoff

After both and completed the final round tied at 10-under par, they proceeded to a sudden-death playoff on the par-5 18th hole at The Club at Carlton Woods on April 23, 2023. Yin's second shot fell short and splashed into the pond fronting the green, forcing her to take a penalty drop and ultimately reach the green in four strokes before settling for par. Vu, meanwhile, hit a strong tee shot down the fairway, followed by an approach that landed just over the back of the green; from there, she used her putter for her third shot but came up short, leaving herself approximately 10 feet for birdie, which she calmly converted to secure the victory in just one extra hole. The win marked Vu's first major championship triumph at age 25, a deeply emotional moment as she dedicated it to her late grandfather, who had fled war-torn with her mother in the 1980s and passed away early in the ; Vu credited his memory and steady influence for helping her maintain composure under pressure. In her immediate post-win interview, tears streaming down her face, Vu reflected, "Everything happens for a reason... The reason I’m here is because of my grandpa," highlighting the family's sacrifices that enabled her career.

Results

Final leaderboard

The final leaderboard of the 2023 Chevron Championship was topped by Lilia Vu, who defeated Angel Yin in a sudden-death playoff on the par-5 18th hole after both finished regulation at 10 under par.
PositionPlayerTotalTo ParEarnings
1Lilia Vu278-10$765,000
2Angel Yin278-10$479,680
3Nelly Korda279-9$347,974
T4Allisen Corpuz280-8$188,300
T4A Lim Kim280-8$188,300
T4Atthaya Thitikul280-8$188,300
T4Albane Valenzuela280-8$188,300
T4Amy Yang280-8$188,300
T9Jin Young Ko281-7$111,616
T9Megan Khang281-7$111,616
A total of 68 players survived the 36-hole cut, which fell at +1 (145). The tournament offered a total purse of $5.1 million, with payouts structured across 68 positions and ties: first place received $765,000 (15% of the purse), second $479,680, third $347,974; due to ties, the five players tied for fourth each earned $188,300, and the two tied for ninth each earned $111,616, decreasing to $11,686 for 68th place. Statistically, the field averaged 73.25 strokes per round across the tournament, with eagles recorded on seven occasions, highlighted by Nelly Korda's eagle on the par-5 18th hole in the final round that propelled her to third place. The cut line of +1 marked a relatively high threshold compared to recent majors, reflecting the challenging conditions at The Club at Carlton Woods' Nicklaus Course.

Winner's achievement

Lilia Vu, a 25-year-old American of Vietnamese descent, claimed her first major championship at the 2023 Chevron Championship, securing her second LPGA Tour victory of the season after winning the Honda LPGA Thailand in February. Before 2023, Vu had built momentum with strong performances, including a third-place finish at the 2022 Portland Classic and multiple top-10 results that highlighted her rising potential on tour. The victory held deep personal significance for , who dedicated it to her late grandfather, Dinh Du, who passed away in 2020 after fleeing war-torn by building a boat for his family in the 1980s, a story that instilled in her the resilience to persevere through career struggles. Overcome with emotion, Vu tearfully embraced her parents on the 18th green after making a birdie in the sudden-death playoff, honoring their sacrifices and her grandfather's enduring influence on her journey in . Vu's triumph elevated her from 12th to 4th in the Women's World Golf Rankings, a career-high position at the time. The $765,000 winner's share substantially boosted her 2023 earnings, contributing to a season total exceeding $4 million and enabling greater focus on competitive play. As the first American to win in 2023, Vu's achievement resonated widely, inspiring young golfers from immigrant and diverse backgrounds to pursue the sport with determination.

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