LPGA Golf Preview: FM Championship

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Tournament Details

  • Dates: Thursday, August 28 – Sunday, August 31, 2025
  • Venue: TPC Boston, Norton, Massachusetts
  • Purse: $4.1 million

From August 28–31, TPC Boston will host the second edition of the FM Championship, featuring a 144-player field and a $4.1 million purse.

Course Breakdown

TPC Boston is a Par 72 layout playing 6,598 yards. Originally routed by Arnold Palmer in 2002 and refined by Gil Hanse, it features:

  • 4× par-3s (144–184 yds)
  • 10× par-4s (298–419 yds)
  • 4× par-5s (493–579 yds)
  • Tree-lined fairways, severe green‐side slopes, and water hazards in play on 10 holes

Precision off the tee and scrambling on firm greens will be paramount around the wetlands and undulating terrain.

Defending Champion

Ha­erān Ryu captured the inaugural title in 2024, outlasting Ko Jin-young in an all-Korean playoff to kick off the tournament’s history at TPC Boston.

Field & Winner Odds

Top-10 world ranking stars dominate the market, with Jeeno Thitikul penciled in as the favorite ahead of multiple major winners.

Betting Insights & Picks

  • Top Picks:
    • Jeeno Thitikul (favored form, world No. 1 returner)
    • Nelly Korda (two-time major champ, course fits her precision game)
    • Minjee Lee (consistent iron play, contended here last year)
  • Each-Way Value:
    • Celine Boutier (33/1) – excels on tree-lined layouts
    • Angel Yin (40/1) – proved clutch in slick conditions
    • Jennifer Kupcho (50/1) – top-20 strokes-gained: approach stats
    • Rose Zhang (70/1) – putting prowess on firm greens
    • Jenny Bae (225/1) – longshot with eye-catching length off the tee

Weather Outlook

While detailed forecasts are pending, typical late-August New England conditions may bring morning fog and afternoon thundershowers. Softer greens could reward aggressive iron play and low-running shots.