Date: May 8–11, 2025
Venue: Liberty National Golf Club, Jersey City, NJ
Par: 72
Yardage: 6,675 yards
Purse: $3 million
Defending Champion: Nelly Korda
Tournament Overview
The Mizuho Americas Open returns for its third edition, hosted at the prestigious Liberty National Golf Club. This event has quickly become a cornerstone of the LPGA Tour, featuring a unique format where 120 LPGA professionals compete alongside 24 elite junior golfers from the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA).
With a $3 million purse, the tournament attracts 14 of the top 20 players in the world, including past champions Rose Zhang (2023) and Nelly Korda (2024).
Course Breakdown – Liberty National Golf Club
Liberty National is known for its challenging layout, featuring:
- Tight fairways, demanding accuracy off the tee.
- Strategic bunkering, requiring precise approach shots.
- Fast, undulating greens, testing putting skills.
- Iconic views of the Manhattan skyline, making it one of the most scenic stops on tour.
Players who excel in ball-striking, scrambling, and putting will have the best chance to contend.
Key Players to Watch
Nelly Korda (Defending Champion, World No. 1)
- Won the 2024 Mizuho Americas Open, showcasing her dominance.
- Five LPGA wins in 2025, including the Chevron Championship.
- Ranks first in strokes gained putting, making her a strong contender.
Ruoning Yin (World No. 3, China)
- Runner-up at the Chevron Championship and Black Desert Championship.
- Ranks fourth in greens in regulation percentage, making her a strong fit for Liberty National.
Hannah Green (Australia)
- Finished second at the 2024 Mizuho Americas Open.
- Ranks top 10 in strokes gained approach, making her a strong pick for a top-10 finish.
Yana Wilson (Rising Star, USA)
- Won the AJGA portion of the event in 2023.
- Recently won her first professional event on the Epson Tour.
- Playing on a sponsor exemption, looking to make an impact.
Tournament Predictions & Betting Odds
- Korda (+800) is the favorite, given her past success at Liberty National.
- Yin (+1600) is a strong contender, with her elite ball-striking.
- Green (+3500) could surprise, given her strong course history.
- Wilson (Underdog) is a sleeper pick, with her familiarity with the course.
How to Watch
- TV Coverage: Golf Channel, NBC Sports.
- Streaming: Peacock, LPGA Tour Live.
