Andy Devaney
Golf Saudi is taking centre stage once more—not just as host but as catalyst—in a major move to elevate women’s golf on a truly global platform. The partnership between Golf Saudi and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has been renewed and upgraded: the 2026 edition of the PIF Global Series will span five tournaments across three continents, offering a bold new blueprint for female athletes and the sport itself.
A bold global expansion
Kicking off at Riyadh Golf Club in February with the $5 million PIF Saudi Ladies International, Golf Saudi and PIF will then take the tour players across the United Kingdom, Korea, China and the United States.
Highlights include the debut of the Aramco Championship at legendary Shadow Creek Golf Club in Las Vegas—a co-sanctioned event between the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and the Ladies European Tour (LET).
The full line-up:
- PIF Saudi Ladies International – Riyadh Golf Club, Saudi Arabia (Feb 11-14, 2026; $5 m)
- Aramco Championship – Shadow Creek Golf Club, Las Vegas, U.S.A. (April 2-5, 2026; $4 m)
- PIF London Championship – Centurion Club, London, UK (Aug 6-9, 2026; $2 m)
- Aramco Korea Championship – New Korea Country Club, Seoul (Oct 8-11, 2026; $2 m)
- Aramco China Championship – Mission Hills China, Shenzhen (Nov 5-8, 2026; $2 m)
Sources confirm the schedule and prize-funds as part of the enhanced series.
What’s in play and why next-level matters
This isn’t simply more tournaments; it’s a systematic upsizing. With Golf Saudi and PIF at the helm, the sport’s profile for women is being amplified.
H.E. Yasir Al Rumayyan, Chairman of Golf Saudi and Governor of the PIF, put it plainly:
“Women’s golf continues to go from strength-to-strength and PIF has a strong track record of backing that growth and investing in the future of the women’s game. Today’s announcement marks another significant milestone as we work closely with great partners at the LPGA and LET to introduce a co-sanctioned event as part of next year’s PIF Global Series. The future of women’s golf has never been brighter, on and off the course.”
His line underlines the point: Golf Saudi isn’t just a venue organiser—it’s part of the growth engine.
Noah Alireza, CEO of Golf Saudi, reiterated that vision: “Through our partnership with PIF and our collaboration with the LPGA and LET, we are continuing to transform the women’s game. The introduction of a co-sanctioned event in the United States with the LPGA reflects the global strength and ambition of this series.
We’ve seen firsthand the power of these tournaments to inspire participation and shape the future of golf — from thousands of first-time players in Saudi Arabia to audiences around the world.”
This speaks directly to Golf Saudi’s dual mandate: local engagement and global reach.
Aramco plays a key supporting role. Khalid Al Zamil, Senior VP of Corporate Communications, said:
“The enhanced PIF Global Series is an important moment for women’s golf and Aramco is immensely proud to extend its partnership with Golf Saudi, building on our long history of enabling sport and empowering communities.
We believe our support of the expanded PIF Global Series will help create new opportunities, elevate the women’s game on a global level, and inspire future stars of the sport.”
On the sanctioning side, the LET’s Marta Figueras‑Dotti commented: “The PIF Global Series has quickly become a cornerstone of the LET schedule, providing our players with world-class stages and life-changing opportunities.
The addition of the Las Vegas event with the LPGA further unites the women’s game globally, allowing our members to compete alongside the best and continue building momentum for the future of our sport.”
And from the LPGA, Commissioner Craig Kessler made this point: “The LPGA is proud to join the PIF Global Series through our new co-sanctioned event at Shadow Creek. This partnership is a significant milestone in connecting tours and creating opportunities for the best golfers in the world.
Together with the LET, Golf Saudi, and PIF, we’re continuing to raise the standard for women’s golf and bring it to new fans and markets around the globe.”
Strategic implications for the sport and region
Golf Saudi’s rise in the women’s game signals several long-term arcs:
- Globalisation of female professional golf: With the U.S. stop at Shadow Creek and multiple continents in play, the usual Europe-centric LET pathway is being redefined.
- Deep investment, serious purses: The $5 million headline for Riyadh and the $4 million prize in Las Vegas show financial ambition rarely seen outside the majors.
- Regional development and talent pipeline: In Saudi Arabia, Golf Saudi is using these tournaments as anchors for participation, infrastructure and wider social change.
- Tour collaboration and coherence: The LET, LPGA and Golf Saudi working in tandem hints at a more unified ecosystem for women’s golf—a break from fragmentation.
For readers thinking about the bigger picture, Golf Saudi’s push is an evolution, not just an expansion. The bold, forward-looking schedule promises to recalibrate expectations and open new access points for talent, sponsors and venues alike.
In summary
Golf Saudi has pulled the trigger on its most ambitious women’s golf agenda yet. With the 2026 PIF Global Series set to travel from Riyadh to Las Vegas, London, Seoul and Shenzhen, the organisation is elevating not just tournaments but aspirations.
By aligning with PIF, LET and LPGA, Golf Saudi is playing a starring role in the next chapter of the women’s game—and the message is clear: the future is international, inclusive and richly competitive.
For players, fans and industry watchers alike, this is a milestone moment. The flag-bearer? Golf Saudi.
