Nelly Korda and Michael Brennan headline 2026 Grant Thornton Invitational field as all 16 teams confirmed

Nelly Korda and Michael Brennan headline the 2026 Grant Thornton Invitational after all 16 teams were confirmed for the annual mixed-team event, which returns to Tiburon Golf Club in Naples, Florida, from December 11-13.

World No.1 Korda will partner three-time PGA Tour winner Brennan in one of the most intriguing pairings of the tournament. 

Brennan finished runner-up last year alongside Charley Hull, but the Englishwoman will miss this edition to attend fellow LPGA star Georgia Hall's wedding.

The red-hot American has found a formidable replacement in Korda, a four-time major champion, and he will look to build on his recent success at the Baycurrent Classic in Japan.

Hull last week tipped Brennan to become a future World No.1 and major champion after watching his game up close in Naples last December.

"I think he's great for the game of golf," Hull told Golfweek. "So, yeah, I see him definitely being a future World No.1. Yeah, that's how high I rate his golf game."

Lauren Coughlin and Andrew Novak will return to defend their title after winning last year's tournament by three shots on 28-under par. 

They face competition from several familiar partnerships, including Lydia Ko and Jason Day, who won the inaugural event in 2023, and Patty Tavatanakit and Jake Knapp, the 2024 champions.

Elsewhere, Canadian duo Brooke Henderson and Corey Conners will team up once more, while Lexi Thompson will partner with Harris English.

One of the most exciting new pairings sees former World No.1 amateurs Kiara Romero and Jackson Koivun join forces after recently turning professional. 

English duo Lottie Woad and Alex Fitzpatrick are another partnership to watch, as too Jennifer Kupcho with Chris Gotterup, and Haeran Ryu with Tom Kim.

GolfMagic has listed the full field below. 

2026 Grant Thornton Invitational: All 16 confirmed teams

The tournament's unique format adds another layer of intrigue, with teams competing in three different disciplines across the weekend.

Friday begins with a scramble, followed by alternate shot on Saturday. Sunday's modified four-ball sees both players tee off before switching balls and completing the hole with their partner's ball.

The format rewards teamwork and adaptability, meaning individual star power alone may not be enough to secure victory.

With defending champions Coughlin and Novak seeking back-to-back titles, former winners Ko and Day hoping to triumph again, and Korda and Brennan forming a potentially formidable partnership, the stage is set for another compelling edition in Naples.