2025 LPGA Tour Season Opens in Orlando

The 2025 LPGA Tour season kicks off this week with the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, featuring 32 top players and a total prize fund of $2 million. Nelly Korda, the reigning Rolex Player of the Year, is a focal point after her record-tying seven wins in 2024, including five consecutive victories. South Korean players, notably Ryu Hae-ran and Ko Jin-young, aim to rebound after a disappointing season in 2024, where they collectively secured only three wins—the lowest for South Korean players since 2011. Amidst this, the LPGA has adjusted its schedule, recently announcing the cancellation of the Fir Hills Se-ri Pak Championship due to financial issues and wildfires in Los Angeles. The season promises to showcase both established stars and emerging talent, as the LPGA celebrates its 75th anniversary with a historic total prize fund exceeding $131 million. Attention remains on how the dynamics will shift among players as they compete for the CME Globe and other accolades throughout the year.