Early Asia Swing returns with defending champions ready

The LPGA Tour's early Asia Swing is returning in 2026, starting with the Honda LPGA Thailand. Defending champions are preparing for the events. A field breakdown has been released for the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament.

The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced the return of its early Asia Swing for the 2026 season. This series includes the Honda LPGA Thailand, HSBC Women's World Championship, and Blue Bay LPGA. The field breakdown for the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand was detailed in a news release dated February 17, 2026.

Defending champions are ready to compete in these tournaments, as highlighted in the LPGA's coverage. The announcement emphasizes the excitement surrounding the Asia-based events. Angel Yin is noted among key figures associated with the swing.

Jennifer Meyer, Manager of Digital Operations for the LPGA, contributed to the field breakdown article. She has over a decade of experience managing website content for the LPGA and Epson Tours. A dedicated team of writers is crafting content to elevate the LPGA Tour brand through these stories.

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