The LPGA Tour heads to Singapore for one of its most prestigious events, the HSBC Women’s World Championship, set to take place from February 27 to March 2, 2025. This limited-field event, often referred to as “Asia’s Major,” will be held at the renowned Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course. With a strong field of competitors and a challenging course, the HSBC Women’s World Championship promises to be an exciting tournament for both players and fans.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: February 27 – March 2, 2025
- Location: Sentosa Golf Club (Tanjong Course), Singapore
- Course: Par 72, 6,718 yards
- Purse: $2.4 million
- Defending Champion: Hannah Green
Course Details
The Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club is known for its challenging layout and stunning views. Redesigned by Andrew Johnston in 2016, the course features strategic bunkering, undulating greens, and water hazards that come into play on several holes. The course’s tight fairways and tricky greens will test the players’ accuracy and course management skills.
Field and Notable Players
The 66-player field for the HSBC Women’s World Championship includes some of the top-ranked players in the world, ensuring a highly competitive tournament. Notable names set to compete include:
- Jeeno Thitikul: Ranked 2nd in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, Thitikul has been in excellent form, finishing solo third at the Honda LPGA Thailand.
- Lydia Ko: An LPGA Hall of Famer and currently ranked 3rd in the world, Ko is always a strong contender in any tournament she enters.
- Ruoning Yin: Ranked 4th in the world, Yin has been consistently performing well on the LPGA Tour.
- Lilia Vu: Ranked 5th in the world, Vu is known for her powerful drives and precise iron play.
- Hannah Green: The defending champion, Green will be looking to replicate her success from last year when she won with a birdie blitz over the closing stretch.
- Jin Young Ko: A two-time winner of this event (2022, 2023), Ko is always a threat on the leaderboard.
Other notable players in the field include Charley Hull, Celine Boutier, Ayaka Furue, Angel Yin, Amy Yang, Miyu Yamashita, Lauren Coughlin, Rio Takeda, Yuka Saso, Minjee Lee, and Linn Grant.
Key Storylines
- Defending Champion: Hannah Green returns to defend her title after a remarkable performance in 2024, where she defeated Celine Boutier by a single stroke.
- Top-Ranked Players: With nine of the top 10 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings competing, the tournament promises high-level competition.
- Rookies to Watch: This year’s field includes three LPGA Tour rookies—Miyu Yamashita, Miranda Wang, and Rio Takeda—who will be looking to make their mark.
- Olympians in Action: Olympians Miyu Yamashita and Shannon Tan, the latter of whom is a Singapore native, will be teeing it up, adding to the excitement of the event.
How to Watch
The HSBC Women’s World Championship will be broadcast live on the Golf Channel and various international sports networks. Fans can also follow the action through live streaming on the LPGA Tour’s official website and mobile app.
