Want to introduce your kids to some inspiring role models while watching top women golfers compete for a prestigious golf title? Take them to the Mizuho Americas Open on May 7-10, 2026, at the Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell. Tournament Host and Mizuho Brand Ambassador Michelle Wie West will be returning to the course in the fourth annual Mizuho Americas Open as a sponsor exemption alongside 24 elite junior girls from the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) as part of the tournament’s one-of-a-kind format. Scroll down for more to know about this incredible experience, where you and your family can witness world-class golf. (featured photo credit: LPGA)

Mizuho Americas Open: May 7-10, 2026

Mizuho talk — *Michelle Mie West will return to the course this year. Photo Credit: LPGA*

A return to the course

LPGA icon and Major Champion, Michelle Wie West, is a trailblazer on and off the golf course. After stepping away from professional golf to focus on family and advocacy, she became an ambassador and tournament host for Mizuho Americas, based on shared values and commitment to making an outsized impact on women athletes, youth, and society. Wie West, a five-time winner on the LPGA, will be back on the course to play in this year’s Mizuho America’s Open in her final year of eligibility based on the 10-year exemption (extended 2 years due to the birth of her son) from her victory at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014. “When I was presented with the idea for me to play, I couldn’t think of a better time to return to the course and compete with the world’s best golfers, as well as have the opportunity to play alongside the top AJGA (American Junior Golf Association) girls.” Jerry Rizzieri, President & CEO, Mizuho Securities USA and Head of CIB added, “As the title sponsor, we have the challenge each year of determining who will be awarded exemptions to play in the Mizuho Americas Open,” said Rizzieri. “This year, we are thrilled to have Michelle play as one of our sponsor exemptions. We’ve come to know Michelle very well over the past four years and there’s no one who exemplifies the tournament’s mission to raise the standard of competition while advancing the next generation of talent more than she does.” Jeeno Thitikul, the world’s top-ranked player, will also return to defend her Mizuho Americas Open title after winning by four strokes in 2025.

Mizuho cup — *Check out the cup at The Mizuho Americas Open. Photo Credit: LPGA*

An inspiring format

Both Michele Wie West and Jeeno Thitikul will compete in a unique format that showcases today’s stars alongside the future of the game. The 120 LPGA players will compete alongside 24 top-ranked junior girls on the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) Tour, creating an unprecedented week of education and access to professional players. The one-of-a-kind format inspires the next generation of LPGA Tour players, on and off the course.

mizuho building — *The Mountain Ridge Country Club will be the location of the 2026 Mizuho Americas Open. Photo Credit: LPGA*

A golf course like no other

Founded in 1912, Mountain Ridge Country Club has long been considered a historic venue. Originally established in West Orange, NJ, the Club moved to its current site in West Caldwell, just 20 miles from New York City, in 1929. That year, it commissioned famed golf course architect Donald Ross to design a championship 18-hole course across 282 rolling acres. Often described as one of the NY City Metropolitan Area’s “hidden gems,” the course has long been regarded as a classic Donald Ross design. The course was considered a difficult test when it opened in 1931, and little has changed in the 90-plus years since. The course is known for its distinctly Ross features, especially its challenging greens. Ross designed each nine-hole loop to descend to the lower part of the property and conclude with a long ascent back to the iconic fieldstone clubhouse, designed by renowned architect Clifford C. Wendehack. The venue has hosted many championships, including the 2012 USGA Senior Amateur Championship and the 2021 LPGA Cognizant Founders Cup. Over its century-long history, Mountain Ridge has been home to many prominent members and continues its commitment to excellence, community, philanthropy, and the game of golf.

FAQs

How do I get tickets?

Tickets are available here. General admission tickets start at $35 for Thursday’s first round, $40 for Friday’s second round, and $45 each day for Saturday and Sunday. Good-anyone-day tickets (valid any one day Thursday-Sunday) are $50, and weekly general admission badges (valid all four rounds) are $130. For an elevated experience, daily tickets at Garden State Terrace are $130. Veterans, first responders, active military, and Juniors 17 and under receive free general admission.

Where can I park?

General parking is located at ‘Green Brook Country Club’, 100 W. Greenbrook Road, North Caldwell, NJ 07006. Spectators should use 100 W. Greenbrook in their GPS and follow signage to enter the lot. Parking is $20/car on-site. Cash only. Attendees that drive a Ford Motor Vehicle will have access to complimentary upgraded parking within this lot. Rideshare and public transportation is also available.

Are there any special events?

In addition to the Official Pro-Am on Wednesday, May 6, premium hospitality experiences include the 1912 Club. This venue is a shared hospitality space on the patio of the Mountain Ridge Clubhouse, providing premium, all-inclusive food and beverage options.

If I can’t make it, is there still a way to watch?

The first three rounds of the Mizuho Americas Open will be featured on Golf Channel, and the final round will be televised on CBS. More information is available at MizuhoAmericasOpen.com. For the latest tournament news, follow @MizuhoLPGA on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

Will Mountain Ridge Country Club become the new spot for the Mizuho Americas Open?

Last year, Mizuho Americas announced an extension of its title sponsorship that will see the Mizuho Americas Open continue through 2030. The event will be held at Mountain Ridge Country Club for the next two years before returning to Liberty National Golf Club in 2028.

About the LPGA

The LPGA is the world’s leading professional golf organization for women, with a goal to change the face of golf by making the sport more accessible and inclusive. Created in 1950 by 13 Founders, the Association celebrates a diverse and storied history. The LPGA Tour competes across the globe, reaching television audiences in more than 220 countries. The Epson Tour, the LPGA’s official qualifying tour, consistently produces a pipeline of talent ready for the world stage. The LPGA also has a joint venture with the Ladies European Tour (LET), increasing playing opportunities for female golfers in Europe. Across the Tours, the LPGA represents players in more than 60 countries. Additionally, the LPGA Foundation has empowered and supported girls and women since 1991, most notably through LPGA*USGA Girls Golf, the only national program of its kind, which annually engages with nearly 100,000 girls. The LPGA Amateur Golf Association and LPGA Women’s Network provide virtual and in-person connections to female golfers around the world, while LPGA Professionals are educators, business leaders and game changers dedicated to growing the game of golf for everyone. Follow the LPGA on its US television home, Golf Channel, online at www.LPGA.com and on its mobile apps. Join the social conversation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.

About the Mizuho Americas Open

The Mizuho Americas Open is a purpose-driven tournament on the LPGA Tour. As title sponsor, Mizuho Americas created and drove the vision for a distinctive and premium event that celebrates women and advances the next generation, with a charitable focus on providing leadership and life skills to young girls from low-income communities. With LPGA icon Michelle Wie West as celebrity host, the tournament features an elevated purse and a unique junior component where the AJGA’s stars of tomorrow compete alongside the best women golfers in the world.

About Mizuho Americas

Mizuho Americas is the U.S.-based business of Mizuho Financial Group, Inc., which is one of the largest financial institutions in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion as of December 31, 2025. Mizuho’s 65,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 36 countries and 850 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA, and Asia.

Mizuho Americas is a leading Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) that provides a full spectrum of client-driven solutions across strategic advisory, capital markets, corporate banking, and fixed income and equities sales & trading to corporate, government, and institutional clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho enhanced its M&A, restructuring, and private capital advisory capabilities across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 4,000 professionals. For more information visit www.mizuhoamericas.com.

This post is sponsored by the 2026 Mizuho Americas Open, which welcomes all NJMOMs and their families to Mountain Ridge Country Club in May.