The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G returns to TPC River’s Bend (Maineville / Hamilton Township, OH) Sept 11–14, 2025 — a high-stakes LPGA stop with a strong $2M purse, top international stars and a course that rewards sharp iron play and calm short-game defense.
Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G — Sep 11–14, 2025
The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G returns to TPC River’s Bend (Maineville / Hamilton Township, OH) Sept 11–14, 2025 — a high-stakes LPGA stop with a strong $2M purse, top international stars and a course that rewards sharp iron play and calm short-game defense.
The Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G 2025 returns to TPC River’s Bend in Maineville, Ohio from September 11–14, bringing together the LPGA’s top players, a $2 million purse, and one of the tour’s most fan-friendly venues. From Lydia Ko’s title defense to rising stars chasing FedExCup points, this event is set to deliver thrilling golf, strategic course challenges, and unforgettable moments for fans watching on-site or tuning in on Golf Channel and LPGA live streaming.
Quick Facts
- Dates: Thursday–Sunday, September 11–14, 2025.
- Venue: TPC River’s Bend — Maineville / Hamilton Township, Ohio (LPGA stop).
- Purse: $2,000,000 (field purse / event listing).
- TV / Streaming: Coverage on Golf Channel and LPGA broadcast partners (check local listings).
- Defending Champion (2024): Lydia Ko (−23).
- Tickets: General admission/ hospitality packages on sale — organizers announced tickets available in late June 2025.
What to Expect — Week Preview
The Queen City event has become a September highlight in the Midwest — crisp early-fall weather, a fan-friendly footprint at TPC River’s Bend and a field built to test approach play. Expect a jam-packed Fan Village, corporate hospitality from title sponsor Kroger and P&G activations, and broadcast teams shaping storylines into bite-size TV moments.
Rookie phenom Lottie Woad and former No. 1's Lilia Vu and Stacy Lewis are committed to this year's @kroger Queen City Championship presented by @ProcterGamble 🏌️♀️🏌️♀️ pic.twitter.com/qRiLlRfxwa
— Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G (@QueenCityLPGA) September 4, 2025
The Field & Storylines
Tournament coverage in early September confirmed one of the event’s strongest fields yet — major champions and top-10 players committed for the week. Recent press indicated big names joining the entry list, with organizers flagging multiple winners and Ryder Cup-level players among the entrants.
Key storylines to watch
- Defending form: Can Lydia Ko repeat? Her 2024 scoreline (−23) set a high bar.
- Major form carryover: Players who found late-season form will use this week to sharpen iron play and team chemistry.
- Local interest: Regional pros and sponsor exemptions often deliver surprise contenders and strong local engagement.
Course Guide — TPC River’s Bend (Pro POV)
TPC River’s Bend is a classic TPC routing with tree-lined corridors, well-bunkered greens and risk/reward par-5s. The course typically measures around ~6,700 yards (par 72) for the LPGA setup and demands precision on approach shots more than raw distance.
Hole-by-hole mindset (short)
- Drive for position: Tight corridors make fairway-finding a premium. Prioritize playability over glory off the tee.
- Approach IQ: Smallish green complexes punish being long or short — plan your spin and trajectory for afternoon breezes.
- Short game saves: The player who can make slope-reads and scramble from tight lies will gain strokes on weekends.
- Par-5 strategy: Pressure lies in third-shot execution; be willing to settle for birdie opportunities rather than heroic lines that risk big numbers.
From a competitor’s brain: walk the line between aggression and protection — this golf course makes you pay for creative misses, so your scoring comes from clean, repeatable execution.
How to Watch & Buy Tickets
Broadcast windows are listed on LPGA schedules (Golf Channel/LPGA digital partners). If you’re attending, general admission and hospitality packages went on sale in late June 2025; early purchase is recommended for weekend access and preferred seating. General admission pricing was announced starting from modest single-day rates.
- TV/Streaming: Check Golf Channel / LPGA schedule for live coverage times.
- Tickets: Official ticketing and volunteer signups are handled on the event site — early bird options include family and military benefits (per press release).
- Parking & travel: Event pages outline daily parking fees and shuttles — arrive early for practice days to avoid traffic.
Pro Notebook — How I’d Prep to Win
If I were walking River’s Bend on Thursday morning, here’s the checklist I’d run:
- Range plan: Dial three trusty yardages (85–120, 120–160, 160–200) with two shot shapes for each — the course asks for repeatability under pressure.
- Short-game focus: Simulate tight short-side up-and-downs and slow putts from just off the green — those saves close tournaments.
- Weather scouting: Check afternoon gust windows; add an extra club into greens when wind kicks from the valley.
- Course management: Pick conservative lines for tougher holes; the leaderboard will be won by steady birdie-making and clean pars, not heroics.
On tournament days, simplify reads, shorten your pre-shot routine, and play for the hole you can make — that discipline turns fragile rounds into championship weeks.
FAQ
- When and where is the Kroger Queen City Championship?
- Sept 11–14, 2025 at TPC River’s Bend in Maineville / Hamilton Township, Ohio.
- How much is the purse?
- Listed at $2,000,000 for the event (per LPGA / event listings).
- Who won the event last year?
- Lydia Ko won the 2024 edition, posting −23 to take the crown.
- How can I buy tickets?
- Tickets and hospitality are available on the official tournament site (links below); general admission pricing and volunteer registration details were published in the June 2025 ticket release.
Sources
Key official pages and reporting used to to verify:
- LPGA — Kroger Queen City Championship overview (dates & event page).
- Official Kroger Queen City Championship site (tickets, news, local info).
- ESPN — tournament & course specs / past purse listing.
- LPGA — Results (2024 champion Lydia Ko).
- Press release — Tickets on sale (Jun 30, 2025).
- SportsData / USA Today — Event listing & purse ($2M).
- LPGA news — 2025 schedule & context.
Note: Tournament rosters and broadcast windows are updated frequently — check the official event site and LPGA schedule pages for final tee times, player withdrawals, and TV lineup as the week approaches.
