The LPGA Tour shifts its focus to Maineville, Cincinnati! Fresh from the thrilling conclusion of the Solheim Cup, where Team US ended their 7-year winless drought, golf enthusiasts are eager to witness another captivating contest. This week, the picturesque TPC River’s Bend, designed by the legendary Arnold Palmer, will host the 2024 Kroger Queen City Championship for the first time. Does this event follow the traditional cut format? 

No surprises here! The Kroger Queen City Championship Presented By P&G adheres to a standard stroke play format. A classic stroke-play narrative with 72 holes, and four rounds, where only the best ones rise to the top. The first 36 holes serve as the ultimate test of endurance, where players must bring their A-game to make it to the weekend.

The player with the lowest score after 72 holes will win, as it happens in every tournament. But what if rivals are neck-and-neck? A heart-stopping, hole-by-hole playoff will decide the champion. And that would surely leave fans on the edge of their seats. So, what’s at stake for the contenders?

Well, this year’s Kroger Queen City Championship boasts a total purse of $2 million, the same as last year, with the winner taking home $300,000. The champion will earn valuable season-long points, bolstering their standings in the Race to the CME Globe. The season’s grand finale, the CME Group Tour Championship, awaits the top 60 players in the point standings come November. A historic $11 million purse is on the line there with a whopping $4 million reserved for the ultimate champion. 

Now, as the battle for dominance intensifies, a star-studded field featuring 2024’s biggest names is ready to take center stage.

What does the field of the 2024 Kroger Queen City Championship look like?

Nearly half of last week’s competitors are back for more, as there are a total of 144 golfers competing in the event. World No. 1 Nelly Korda leads the charge, flanked by Rose Zhang and LPGA Tour star Lexi Thompson. Defending champion, Minjee Lee is also in the field, looking forward to maintaining her title.

But they’re not the only ones looking to make their mark. Solheim Cup heroes Charley Hull, Leona Maguire, and Georgia Hall are ready to prove themselves once again. And after a thrilling AIG Women’s Open victory, Hall of Famer Lydia Ko returns to the fray, hungry for more. But who’s going to be this year’s breakout star? Share your pick in the comments section below.