Venue & Date
Location: Tiburón Golf Club (Gold Course), Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples, Florida
Start Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
First Tee Time: Featured groups begin at 10:40 a.m. EST
Broadcast: NBC, CNBC, Golf Channel, Peacock, and ESPN+
Weather & Course Conditions
Weather Forecast: Naples in late November typically sees highs around 78°F (25°C), light winds, and low humidity. Expect sunny skies with minimal rain interruptions.
Course Setup: Par 72, Greg Norman–designed Gold Course. Known for tight fairways, water hazards, and strategic bunkering. The greens are expected to run firm and fast, rewarding precision iron play.
Player Matchups & Featured Groups
Jeeno Thitikul (World No. 1, defending champion): Leads the field in scoring, strokes gained, and birdie average.
Nelly Korda (World No. 2): Winless in 2025 but remains a threat with elite ball-striking.
Lydia Ko: Two-time CME champion (2014, 2022) and a featured group pairing with Ayaka Furue.
Jin Young Ko: Two-time winner (2020, 2021), looking to reclaim dominance.
Rookies: Eight rookies, including Miyu Yamashita, Rolex Rookie of the Year.
Tournament History
Established: 2011, replacing the LPGA Tour Championship.
Venue: Tiburón Golf Club since 2013.
Recent Winners:
2024 – Jeeno Thitikul (-22)
2023 – Amy Yang (-27)
2022 – Lydia Ko (-17)
2021 – Jin Young Ko (-23)
Recent Player Form
Thitikul: Two wins in 2025, four runner-ups, and leads seven statistical categories.
Minjee Lee: Winner of the KPMG Women’s PGA, tops the season’s money list with $3.8M.
Amy Yang: 2023 champion, consistent top-10 finishes this season.
Celine Boutier & Hannah Green: Strong late-season form, both tipped as dark horses.
Betting Trends
Favorites: Jeeno Thitikul (short odds, dominant form), Lydia Ko (22/1 each-way), Celine Boutier (28/1), Hannah Green (50/1), Jin Young Ko (66/1).
Market Notes: With the Race to CME Globe reset, all 60 players technically start equal, but historical dominance at Tiburón favors Ko and Thitikul.
Purse Breakdown: $11M total, $4M to winner, $1M to runner-up, $55K minimum payout.
