All eyes on Houston: Major winner Kang joins elite field
The Aramco Houston Championship is set to welcome one of golf’s biggest stars as Major champion Danielle Kang has confirmed her place in the field for the highly anticipated event, taking place 5-7 September 2025, at Golfcrest Country Club in Pearland, Texas.
Kang, a six-time LPGA Tour winner and the 2017 KPMG Women’s PGA Champion, will bring her world-class talent and competitive edge to Houston as part of the PIF Global Series on the Ladies European Tour.
The tournament will also feature a star-studded line-up of Golf Saudi ambassadors and international standouts, including Charley Hull, Carlota Ciganda, Celine Boutier, Anne Van Dam, Alison Lee, Bronte Law, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Muni He (Lily), and Marianne Skarpnord, promising fans a week of world-class action.
This distinguished group of Golf Saudi ambassadors embodies the organisation’s vision of making the game more accessible, engaging new audiences, and shaping a lasting legacy for the future of women’s golf. Their participation in Houston underscores Golf Saudi’s dedication to delivering not just world-class competition, but also meaningful opportunities that champion and empower women in the sport.
Kang said: “The Aramco Houston Championship is a great example of how the PIF Global Series is elevating women’s golf. It’s bringing world-class events to incredible venues and giving players opportunities to compete at the highest level. Being part of a field like this, in a city with such a rich sporting culture, is something I really value.”
The event also boasts a strong local connection, with several standout collegiate talents who honed their games in Texas set to compete. Representing Texas A&M are Blanca Fernandez and Adela Cernousek, while Sara Kouskova brings her experience from the University of Texas. Hannah Screen, who spent two years at the University of Houston before completing her collegiate career at the University of Oklahoma, adds further depth to the field. Texas Tech University is also well-represented with Shannon Tan and Amy Taylor, showcasing the strength of the Lone Star State’s golf programs and underlining the depth of local talent in the lineup.
The Aramco Houston Championship marks the PIF Global Series’ debut in Texas, bringing its groundbreaking vision to elevate women’s professional golf to one of the sport’s most vibrant communities. With Houston’s deep ties to Aramco and a thriving local golf culture, the city provides the perfect stage for this premier event.
As the penultimate stop on the newly launched Ladies European Tour (LET) series, the PIF Global Series is redefining the landscape of women’s golf. Backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the initiative is delivering world-class tournaments, expanding playing opportunities, and showcasing elite talent across key international markets, all with the goal of accelerating the growth of the women’s game on a global scale.
Tickets are now available, starting at $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and Sunday, or grab a full weekend pass for just $50. Please visit this link.
For more details on the PIF Global Series and the Aramco Houston Championship, visit www.pifglobalseries.com
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About PIF
PIF is the investment engine driving economic transformation for Saudi Arabia and the world. With an ambitious program to deliver Vision 2030, PIF invests in projects, companies and partners to diversify the Saudi economy, stimulate growth in every major sector, and create new opportunities for investment and employment.
And as a global investor and catalyst of change, PIF actively partners with the most pioneering organizations across the world to accelerate their growth, and transfer the technology and knowledge needed to build industry ecosystems of the future.
Since 2017, PIF has established 103 companies and is driving the transition to a more sustainable economy through strategic investments and partnerships across the Saudi public and private sector. PIF is laying the foundations for local and international partners to invest in the economic and societal transformation of Saudi Arabia.
For more information, visit the website at www.pif.gov.sa
Rupert Trefgarne: rtrefgarne@pif.gov.sa/ +966 546 0057 33
Golf Saudi
Golf Saudi facilitates uptake and participation in golf through the delivery of world-class facilities, operational excellence and the implementation of industry best practice to position the Kingdom as an exceptional golfing nation. Combined with grass roots training and education programmes that introduce people to the game at the earliest opportunity and with the greatest ease, Golf Saudi is committed to delivering a dynamic national development programme that transforms the golfing landscape.
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نبذة عن جولف السعودية
تهدف شركة “جولف السعودية” إلى رفع سوية الإقبال على الجولف وممارستها في المملكة، عبر إتاحة مرافق عالمية المستوى وتحقيق التميز التشغيلي وتطبيق أفضل الممارسات في مجال رياضة الجولف بهدف ترسيخ مكانة المملكة كوجهة رائدة في هذا المجال. وتلتزم ’جولف السعودية‘ بتقديم برامج تدريب تعزز مشاركة جميع المهتمين باللعبة من خلال برنامج وطني يسعى إلى تطوير واقع اللعبة والارتقاء بها.
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إنستقرام: @Golf_Saudi
فيسبوك: @GolfSaudi
Saudi Golf Federation
The Saudi Golf Federation is dedicated to promoting and sponsoring the sport of golf, aligning with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030. With its headquarters in Riyadh, the federation actively develops organizational and educational strategies to encourage Saudi nationals’ involvement in golf, demonstrating its commitment to fostering the sport’s growth and expanding its participant base across the country.
Twitter: @SaudiGF_
Instagram:@SaudiGF_
Ladies European Tour
The LET is a global golf tour comprising of professional elite women athletes who play international tournaments on some of the world’s most prestigious and renowned golf courses. Founded in 1978, the Tour is also committed to inspiring the next generation of talent to pursue their passion and achieve their dreams through the game of golf.
At our core, we aim to build and deliver a competitive schedule of events to enable our strong, sharp, and confident players to compete at the highest level and lead by example.
Our diverse and multicultural membership of 416 extraordinary professional golfers represents as many as 43 nationalities.
We aim to entertain and excite, but also to enhance health and quality of life, as a responsible, committed and respectful partner.
Inspiring – our players are inspiring role models to follow and encourage others to pursue their own dreams.
Passionate – we are driven by a passion to perform to our full potential and get better every day. It’s not just about the money or the glory, but a true love for the game.
Committed – we are fiercely committed to continuous improvement and recognise the grit that it takes to achieve long-term goals.
2025 marks the 47th LET season with 30 events across 20 countries, and prize money of €39 million.
The LET Access Series is the official development tour of the LET, formed to give players an opportunity and platform to compete and progress onto the LET.
