Organisers confirmed fresh field details on November 3, 2026, ahead of the Aramco China Championship at the World Cup Course, Mission Hills Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. The tournament will run November 5–8, bringing together 108 players from 32 countries and territories for a US$2 million prize fund. It is the fifth and final stop of the women's 2026 PIF Global Series.
An individual stroke-play finale
The event is co-sanctioned by the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the China LPGA Tour (CLPGA). Players will complete 72 holes of individual stroke play over four days. After 36 holes, the cut will reduce the field to the top 60 professionals and ties. The tournament also carries Rolex Women's World Golf Ranking points and LET season-ranking implications.
Unlike the 2025 edition, which included a team competition, the 2026 event is an entirely individual stroke-play championship. Scores from the old team format should not be confused with this year's individual standings.
Ruixin Liu balances home advantage with injury concerns
Ruixin Liu, who grew up in Shenzhen, returns as defending champion. In 2025 she won at Mission Hills at 16 under par, finishing three strokes clear and earning the first LET title of her career.
At the November 3 press conference, Liu explained that injuries, particularly a shoulder problem, had made the season difficult and left her cautious about setting expectations. She nevertheless said she remained positive and praised the course after an 18-hole practice round. Her homecoming is a major local storyline, but it is not a guarantee of another victory.
Chinese prospects meet established international talent
Two younger players joined Liu at the pre-tournament media event. Ren Yijia, who became the youngest six-time winner on the CLPGA, described competing alongside seasoned international players as a chance to develop her decision-making under pressure. Anna Huang, newly 18, arrives after winning the 2026 PIF London Championship.
The LET field also includes South Africa's Casandra Alexander, already confirmed as the 2026 LET Order of Merit champion, alongside previous Order of Merit winners Shannon Tan of Singapore and Trichat Cheenglab of Thailand. For China's emerging players, that depth of competition provides a useful benchmark beyond the domestic tour.
What this week means for Chinese women's golf
Co-sanctioning brings international ranking opportunities directly to a Chinese venue and exposes CLPGA players to a worldwide field without requiring them to travel abroad. Mission Hills is also hosting community golf activities designed to introduce newcomers to the sport.
The tournament had not started when this article was prepared. Round one is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, and the title is due to be decided on Sunday, November 8. No 2026 winner or final scores should be inferred before play concludes.
Official sources: Mission Hills, November 3; Ladies European Tour preview.
