Venue & Event Details
- Location: TPC River’s Bend, Hamilton Township, Ohio (25 miles north of downtown Cincinnati)
- Course Specs: Arnold Palmer–designed, Par 72, 6,548 yards, tree-lined fairways, strategic bunkering, and Poa annua/Bentgrass greens
- Dates: Thursday, September 11 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
- Format: Stroke play, 72 holes, cut after 36 holes
- Purse: $2 million (Winner’s share: $300,000)
- Defending Champion: Lydia Ko (2024, -20, five-shot victory over Jeeno Thitikul)
Weather Forecast
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high 26°C (79°F), light winds 8–10 km/h
- Friday: Partly cloudy, high 25°C (77°F), slightly breezier in the afternoon
- Weekend: Dry, mild, and calm — ideal scoring conditions
- Impact: Expect low scores; firm greens in the afternoon could reward precise iron play and strong approach shots.
Notable Player Status & Field Strength
In the Field:
- Top 4 in Rolex Rankings: Jeeno Thitikul (1), Nelly Korda (2), Lydia Ko (3), Minjee Lee (4)
- Major Champions: Grace Kim, Mao Saigo, Maja Stark, Miyu Yamashita, Jin Young Ko, Lilia Vu, Stacy Lewis, Charley Hull, Hannah Green, Rose Zhang
- 2025 Season Winners: 21 of 24 champions this year
- Sponsor Exemptions: Maria Fassi, Vidhi Lakhawala
- Returning from Leave: Alison Lee (first start since giving birth in April)
Player Form & Matchup Notes
- Lydia Ko (Defending Champion) – Won here in 2024 by five strokes; already a winner in 2025 (HSBC Women’s World Championship) with three other top-10s.
- Jeeno Thitikul (World No. 1) – Four top-10s in last six starts; runner-up here last year; elite ball-striking.
- Nelly Korda (World No. 2) – T5 here in 2024; multiple wins in 2025; top-tier putting stats.
- Minjee Lee (2023 Champion) – Trails only Thitikul in Player of the Year race; top-3 in Aon Risk Reward Challenge.
- Rose Zhang – Breakout rookie season with two wins; first appearance at TPC River’s Bend.
- Charley Hull – Aggressive style could thrive in soft morning conditions.
Event & Series History
- Established: 2022
- Past Champions:
- 2024 – Lydia Ko (-20)
- 2023 – Minjee Lee (-19, Kenwood CC)
- 2022 – Ally Ewing (-22, Kenwood CC)
- Winning Score Range: -19 to -22 in first three editions — birdie-fest tendencies.
Betting Trends
- Favorites’ Success: 2 of 3 winners here priced at +1200 or shorter.
- Defending Champs: Ko is attempting first-ever repeat in event history.
- Scoring Trend: Winning score has been -19 or better every year.
- Course Specialists: Ko, Thitikul, and Lee have all finished top-5 here.
Suggested Wagering Model
Projected Winning Score: -20
- Outright Win: Jeeno Thitikul (+600) – Consistent elite form, runner-up here last year.
- Value Win Bet: Minjee Lee (+1200) – Former champion with strong late-season push.
- Top 5 Finish: Lydia Ko (+175) – Defending champ, thrives on this layout.
- Top 10 Finish: Rose Zhang (+200) – Rookie with elite approach play.
- Prop Angle: Winning Margin – 2 strokes or fewer (+250) – Historically tight finishes except Ko’s 2024 runaway.
- Longshot Top 20: Maria Fassi (+500) – Sponsor exemption with length advantage on reachable par-5s.
