Kathy Whitworth Invitational

Congratulations to Kathy Whitworth Invitational alum competing in the 2026 Augusta National Women's Amateur:

Bailey Shoemaker (2x KWI Champion)
Anna Davis
Chloe Kovelesky
Elizabeth Rudisill
Reagan Zibilski

We are proud to see these players continue to compete at the highest level of amateur golf.

Thank you to the incredible field that made the 2026 Kathy Whitworth Invitational such a special event.

We were honored to have welcomed the top junior golfers to compete at The Lakes at Castle Hills this year.

Your talent, sportsmanship, and passion for the game continue to make this tournament a meaningful way to honor LPGA legend Kathy Whitworth.

We wish each of you the best of luck in the upcoming season and can’t wait to see where the game takes you next. ⛳

Kelly Zhang of Hillsborough, California (Class of 2030) won the 2026 Kathy Whitworth Invitational with a two-day total of 4-under par (70–70—140) at The Lakes at Castle Hills.

Congratulations to Kelly on an incredible performance!

Everyone has made the turn at the Kathy Whitworth Invitational!

Hailey Kim currently holds the lead, with Hana McGarry just one shot behind.

It’s shaping up to be an exciting finish as the field battles it out on the back nine.

Follow the action with live scoring:
KathyWhitworthInvitational.com

🔥 Final Round Pairing

Ashley Shaw • Ashnoor Kaur • Hailey Kim

The Round 1 co-leaders will tee off in the final group at 10:20 AM from Hole #1 as they compete for the Kathy Whitworth Invitational title.

⛳ Follow the leaderboard live:
KathyWhitworthInvitational.com

⛳ Round 1 is in the books at the 27th Kathy Whitworth Invitational!

A field of 70 of the nation’s top junior girls golfers began competition today at The Lakes at Castle Hills, with 68 players completing the opening round.
Three players share the lead at 4-under par (68) after Round 1:

Ashnoor Kaur – Roanoke, VA (Class of 2027, University of Missouri commit)
Ashley Shaw – Litchfield Park, AZ (Class of 2027, University of Georgia commit)
Hailey Kim – Simi Valley, CA (Class of 2029)

After a cloudy start to the morning, the North Texas skies cleared for a beautiful afternoon with temperatures in the low 80s. Wind gusts up to 19 mph added an extra challenge for the field.

Now in its 27th year, the Kathy Whitworth Invitational continues to attract elite junior talent, with players representing 16 states and 3 countries. This is the second year the championship is being played at The Lakes at Castle Hills, set up at 6,308 yards.

The field was supported by 15 USGA-certified Rules Officials, while NCAA Division I coaches walked the course observing the competitors.

Results: https://tlach-2026kathywhitworthinvitational.golfgenius.com/pages/12506658899773912931

Pairings: https://tlach-2026kathywhitworthinvitational.golfgenius.com/pages/12506658898968606562

The tournament concludes tomorrow as players compete for the Kathy Whitworth Invitational title.

Over its history, the event has crowned champions such as LPGA stars Nelly Korda and Paula Creamer, along with many players who have gone on to successful collegiate and professional careers.

Learn more:
KathyWhitworthInvitational.com

Round 1 of the Kathy Whitworth Invitational is officially underway at The Lakes at Castle Hills! ⛳️

Follow along with live scoring as 72 of the nation’s top junior girls compete this week.

LIVE SCORING:
https://tlach-2026kathywhitworthinvitational.golfgenius.com/pages/12506658899773912931

We’re proud to recognize our Birdie Sponsors for their generous support of the Kathy Whitworth Invitational. Thank you for helping us create an incredible championship experience for these young athletes.

We’re proud to recognize our Eagle Sponsors for their generous support of the Kathy Whitworth Invitational. Thank you for helping us honor Kathy’s legacy and grow the game for the next generation.