From champions to rising stars: The PIF Global Series writes a new chapter in Texas
Texas is set for a landmark sporting moment as the Aramco Houston Championship takes place at Golfcrest Country Club, part of the PIF Global Series on the Ladies European Tour (LET). With a prize purse of $2 million, the penultimate stop of the series will bring together a world-class field of champions and new talents — and underline the Series’ mission to empower women, spark investment, and leave a lasting community legacy.
Empowering women through sport
More than a competition, the Aramco Houston Championship shines a light on women’s golf as a platform for change. By putting female athletes at the center of the stage, the Series inspires girls across Houston and beyond to see themselves as the future of the game.
Investment and global dialogue
In collaboration with the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, the tournament also highlights the role of sport as an engine for economic growth and cross-border dialogue. The course becomes not only a venue for competition, but also a meeting point for business leaders, partners, and decision-makers.
Social responsibility: A legacy beyond the fairways
Alongside elite competition, a range of community initiatives will inspire and educate youth across Houston:
– Roger Clemens Foundation – Golf and sustainability clinics with a special appearance from baseball Hall of Famer Roger Clemens.
– Sports Authority Foundation – Opening golf to children from diverse backgrounds, offering them a chance to experience the championship firsthand.
– First Tee Houston – Behind-the-scenes tours and Careers in Golf workshops.
– Girls Inc. of Greater Houston – Inspiring girls aged 6–18 through STEM, golf clinics, and career programs.
– Sustained Futures – Sustainability and sport workshops with the potential launch of a Climate Academy.
– GoGolf Clinics – Free youth sessions that introduce golf to the community, ensuring the championship’s impact lasts long after the final putt.
A star-studded field
This year’s field features some of the most exciting names in women’s golf:
– Danielle Kang – Major champion and multiple LPGA Tour winner.
– Alison Lee – Returning to competition in her first championship since becoming a mother, a powerful symbol of resilience and inspiration.
– Charley Hull – In excellent form and one of the stars of the LET season.
– Carlota Ciganda and Celine Boutier – Among Europe’s most accomplished and consistent players.
– Laura Fuenfstueck and Mimi Rhodes – Rising talents who represent the next generation.
Golf Saudi ambassadors in action
Golf Saudi ambassadors will play a central role, including Charley Hull, Carlota Ciganda, Celine Boutier, Bronte Law, Anne Van Dam, Alison Lee, Pauline Roussin-Bouchard, Muni He, and Marianne Skarpnord. Together, they reflect Golf Saudi’s commitment to women’s empowerment and showcasing talent on a global stage.
A Texas debut
The Aramco Houston Championship marks the first-ever stop of the PIF Global Series in the Lone Star State. With Houston’s vibrant sporting culture as a backdrop, the event is set to deliver a week of elite competition, entertainment, and community impact — strengthening the Series’ global footprint and connecting with new audiences across the United States.
Tickets
Tickets are now available: $15 for Friday, $20 for Saturday and Sunday, or a full weekend pass for $50.
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Notes to Editors
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_
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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.
