Kathy Whitworth Invitational

🇺🇸 Congratulations to four Kathy Whitworth Invitational alumnae who have been named to the 2026 United States PING Junior Solheim Cup Team!

🏆 Kelly Zhang – 2026 Kathy Whitworth Invitational Champion
🏆 Lily Peng – 2025 Kathy Whitworth Invitational Champion
⛳ Honorine Ferry – KWI Alumna
⛳ Eliana Saga – KWI Alumna

We're incredibly proud to see these outstanding young golfers continue to achieve at the highest levels of junior golf. Best of luck to Team USA at the Junior Solheim Cup!

Read the full article here: https://kathywhitworthinvitational.com/2026/07/27/kwi-alumnae-2026-junior-solheim-cup-team/

🏌️‍♀️ The Kathy Whitworth Invitational is coming home.

After two wonderful years at The Lakes at Castle Hills while Mira Vista Country Club underwent a comprehensive renovation, we are excited to announce that the Kathy Whitworth Invitational will return to Mira Vista Country Club for the 2027 championship, March 14–16, 2027.

For 25 years, Mira Vista served as the home of the Invitational, helping shape the tradition and excellence that have made the tournament one of the nation's premier junior girls golf championships.

We are incredibly grateful to The Lakes at Castle Hills and their outstanding team for serving as such gracious hosts during this transition period. Their support ensured that the Invitational continued to provide a first-class championship experience for the next generation of young golfers.

We look forward to welcoming players, families, college coaches, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters back to a beautifully renovated Mira Vista Country Club in 2027.

Read more: https://kathywhitworthinvitational.com/2026/06/18/kathy-whitworth-invitational-returns-to-mira-vista-country-club-2027/

🏆 From the Kathy Whitworth Invitational to the U.S. Women's Open.

Congratulations to 2014 Kathy Whitworth Invitational Champion Nelly Korda on capturing the 2026 U.S. Women's Open title and her fourth major championship.

Nelly's victory is a reminder of the incredible talent that has competed in the Kathy Whitworth Invitational throughout the years.

The KWI was well represented at Riviera Country Club, including:
• Nelly Korda – 2014 KWI Champion & 2026 U.S. Women's Open Champion
• Alison Lee – 2010 KWI Champion and final-round contender
• Brittany Lang – 2002 KWI Champion & 2016 U.S. Women's Open Champion
• Hailee Cooper – T12 at the 2016 KWI
• Gurleen Kaur – 2016 KWI participant
• Chloe Kovelesky – Multi-time KWI participant
• Asterisk Talley – Competed in the 2026 KWI and finished T22
• Zoe Cusack – Third-place finisher at the 2025 KWI and one of the championship's youngest competitors at age 17

Adding to the connection, Alison Lee was a member of the 2013 U.S. Junior Solheim Cup Team captained by Kathy Whitworth herself.

We are incredibly proud of these talented women and honored to have been a small part of their journey.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our dear friend and longtime supporter, Walter Rainwater.

For many years, Walter was a familiar face at the Kathy Whitworth Invitational. Whether welcoming players, sponsors, volunteers, college coaches, or families, he embodied the spirit of hospitality, generosity, and kindness that has become a hallmark of our tournament.

Walter's unwavering support helped shape the Kathy Whitworth Invitational from its earliest days. His love for junior golf and his belief in providing opportunities for young women left a lasting impact on countless lives and helped build the foundation of what the tournament has become today.

Those who knew Walter will remember his warm smile, his genuine interest in others, and his commitment to making everyone feel welcome. His presence at Mira Vista Country Club, especially overlooking the first tee, became a cherished part of the tournament experience for so many.

While we mourn his loss, we are grateful for the legacy he leaves behind and the example he set through his generosity, leadership, and friendship.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rainwater family, and all who loved him.

In honor of Walter's extraordinary contributions to the tournament, the 2027 Kathy Whitworth Invitational will be dedicated to his memory.

To learn more about Walter's life and legacy, please visit https://rainwatercharitablefoundation.org/walter-rainwater

Walter will be deeply missed and forever remembered by the Kathy Whitworth Invitational family.

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:
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