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LPGA opens 2026 season with Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions
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The Ladies Professional Golf Association begins its 2026 season this week with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona in Florida. Golf Channel's Beth Ann Nichols discussed the season opener and other LPGA news on 'Golf Today.' This event marks the return to action for the tour.
Nelly Korda claimed victory in the LPGA's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, but the event was controversially reduced to 54 holes due to harsh weather in Orlando. The decision to end the tournament early drew criticism from players and observers, highlighting challenges in maintaining a full schedule. Korda, returning to the winner's circle after a winless 2025, secured the title without a final round.
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World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul will make her debut at the LPGA's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, joined by No. 2 Nelly Korda and past champion Lydia Ko. The field includes 39 players who won on tour in the past two seasons, marking a larger group than in recent years due to a record 29 winners in 2025. Several top-ranked players, including three Australians, will skip the event to begin their seasons in Asia.
Japanese golfers Nasa Hataoka and Yuna Araki topped the leaderboard after the third round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic on Saturday. Hataoka carded a 4-under 68, while Araki shot a 7-under 65, both finishing at 15-under 201. Several other Japanese players are close behind heading into the final round.
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Australia defeated the United States 2.5-0.5 in the LPGA International Crown final in Goyang on October 26, securing its first title in the event. Minjee Lee and Hannah Green won their singles matches to clinch the victory, while the foursomes ended in a tie. This marked the fifth edition of the tournament, producing its fifth different champion.