A Conversation with KPMG Women's PGA Championship - Event Recap

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WISE Twin Cities 2026 A Conversation with KPMG Women's PGA Championship

Date: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Location: Hazeltine NATIONAL Golf Course

Address: 1900 HAZELTINE BLVD, CHASKA, MN 55318

    WISE Twin Cities welcomed members and industry professionals to Hazeltine National Golf Club for a behind-the-scenes conversation on the planning and impact of the upcoming 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The event highlighted the collaboration and strategy required to host one of the premier championships in women’s golf.

    Panelists from the PGA of America shared insights on preparing Hazeltine to welcome more than 150 of the world’s top female golfers, while emphasizing the broader importance of investing in women’s sports and elevating female athletes on a global stage.

    The discussion also showcased the vital role of local businesses, partners, and organizations in bringing a major international event to Minnesota. From operational planning to community engagement, collaboration across the Twin Cities will help deliver a world-class championship experience.

    The event concluded with networking among WISE members and local leaders, reinforcing the power of community connections and shared support for women’s sports and professional advancement.

    Timeline 

    • 8:00 AM - Event begins, check-in open
    • 8:30 AM - Programming begins
    • 9:30 AM - Programming ends and networking resumes
    • 10:30 AM - Event ends

    About WISE Twin Cities

    Founded in 2017, WISE Twin Cities carries out the WISE mission by facilitating meaningful connections among local industry professionals and offering programming, events and valuable networking opportunities in the area throughout the year. Our signature programs include WISE Power Play, Women of Inspiration, and Speed Mentoring Roundtables. We partner closely with WISE National to deliver industry wide thought leadership and sports and events industry connections beyond our Minnesota and region borders.

    About The Championship

    The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – a collaboration between the PGA of America, KPMG and the LPGA Tour – will be contested at Hazeltine National Golf Club for the second time in the club's history, first in 2019 and next June 2026.

    Quotes

    "Coming back to Hazeltine, since we were here in 2019, is intentional. It’s because of the way that this community shows up and it’s also because of the way that you all already wrap your arms around women’s sports. We’ve worked in many markets and many different communities … our LPGA athletes they feel that, they feel welcome here and that’s our number one goal." – Laura Frick

    Thank you to our phenomenal panelists!

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    Laura Frick

    Championship Director

    KPMG Women's PGA Championship

    Austin Hansen

    Manager

    Corporate Hospitality Sales and Marketing

    Kenny Kurzendoerfer

    Manager

    Operations

    RonniJo Rigney

    Coordinator

    Volunteers

    Thank you to our moderator!

    Michelle Hanson

    Chief Marketing Officer

    The Village Company

    Michelle Hanson is the Chief Marketing Officer at The Village Company, where she leads marketing, innovation, and ecommerce for a portfolio of consumer brands, including the iconic Mr. Bubble. With more than 20 years of experience across CPG, agency leadership, and entrepreneurship, she brings deep expertise in brand building, consumer engagement, and growth strategy.  

    In terms of her involvement with the Championship, she is also a member at Hazeltine and a part of the Executive Committee, which works closely with the PGA team on the strategy and execution of the Championship.