The first major of the LPGA schedule is here! With more than 5 decades of history, the event is still the most celebrated and adrenaline-filled. Even though the event during the inception was just a regular LPGA Tour event, with the changes in names, course, and sponsors, it has also switched to the list of the 5 most prestigious events of the LPGA schedule. After 7 name changes, two venue changes, and multiple schedule shifts, the golf community has had some of the most unforgettable memories from the Chevron Championship. So before we tee off in 2025, let’s look back at some of the best memories.

Annika Sorenstam, 2002

Annika Sorenstam needs no introduction, as her 97 professional wins are what every golf enthusiast has seen or heard about. But away from all her wins, her appearance and victory at the Dinah Shore Tournament (now known as the Chevron Championship) was one of the most memorable ones. The Swedish professional is the only golfer to defend her title at the event since it became a major in 1983. In 2002, defending her title, she beat Liselotte Neumann by one stroke to achieve the feat for the first time.

But with her victory, what has struck the golf world is her red shoes. Even for the shoes, Sorenstam has gotten the most comments on. She even said, “I think I got more comments on the shoes and socks and I was thinking about changing after the turn because I got quite distracted. Every time I stood over a putt, I saw these little red toes and made me smile.”

Lorena Ochoa, 2008

Poppie’s Pond got famous because of the tradition of jumping into it as part of the victory celebration. But Lorena Ochoa had all the attention with her exceptional performance throughout the tournament, especially in the final round. She was gliding the ball on the grass the way she wanted. Even her final round score of 62, 10-under, helped her claim the victory. But despite her great victory run, the fans still remember her dive into the pond.

After victory as part of the celebration drill, Ochao, along with a dozen friends and family, jumped into the pond, making it an unforgettable sight that has never happened again.

Lexi Thompson, 2017

Lexi Thompson, who is among the fans’ favorites, had a heartbreaking moment in 2017. During the ANA Inspiration, now known as the Chevron Championship, a penalty was awarded based on the claim of a spectator watching the event at home. The golfer, while placing the coin, moved the ball, and it was caught on camera. Now, for her action reviewed later, she was awarded a four-stroke penalty after the round. Luckily, she wasn’t disqualified, but she wasn’t really agreeing to the penalty. She, for the penalty, said, “Is this a joke?” Despite the setback, she continued to fight back and birdied the final hole but ultimately lost to So Yeon Ryu in a playoff.

Karrie Webb, 2006

Karrie Webb is among the eight golfers who have won the Chevron Championship two or more times. But her second win didn’t come easily. In 2006, Webb played one of the greatest shots in the history of major championships. She was 116 yards away from the final 72nd hole, the deciding hole. She used the pitching wedge and holed in for an eagle. What an exceptional sight it was. But still she was a stroke shy from winning and was tied with Lorena Ochoa to continue in the playoff.

“I think my heart just about jumped out of my chest because it was aching for about five minutes after,” Webb said. With her persistence, she was able to birdie to clinch her second title at the Chevron Championship.

Amy Alcott, 1988

Just after 5 years of becoming a major championship on the LPGA Tour schedule, the Chevron Championship got a lifetime tradition, which, even after 5 decades, is followed by every winner. Back in 1988, it was Amy Alcott who made the most memorable moment by clinching a victory and then jumping into the pond. Interestingly, she was the only one to jump, but she also grabbed caddie Bill Kurre to jump along with her. After her historic jump, the tradition of jumping into the pond began, which is still being followed.

Some heartfelt and some heartbreaking moments have made it to the top of everyone in the golf community. Which is the most memorable moment, according to you? Share with us in the comments below.