The LPGA Tour is set to embark on a landmark 75th anniversary season in 2025, promising an exciting year of competition and celebration. The LPGA will kick off this historic season at the Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club in Tampa, Florida, where the first LPGA tournament took place. This year, fans can look forward to thrilling performances from seasoned champions and emerging talents alike.
Notably, Lydia Ko aims to defend her title at her home course, marking her ambition to secure consecutive victories. Ko's impressive track record includes three top-three finishes at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, underscoring her prowess in the sport. Reflecting on her esteemed career, Ko shared her thoughts on receiving honors beyond her wildest dreams.
"I did think about it, because you don't really grow up thinking, 'Oh, I'm going to become a Dame,'" – Lydia Ko
Ingrid Lindblad enters the season with an impressive amateur history. She boasts a record 15 victories at LSU and held the No. 1 amateur ranking for 53 weeks. Meanwhile, Adela Cernousek made headlines by becoming Texas A&M's first NCAA individual national champion as a junior in 2024.
Nelly Korda seeks to build on her success from last season, where she claimed victories at the Dow Championship and CME Group Tour Championship, earning a substantial $4 million winner's check. Korda approaches each competition with a fresh perspective.
"I mean, last year is last year," – Nelly Korda
"When it comes to defending titles, I mean, the field is different. There [are] different girls in the field. Weather is different. Golf course could be different. There are so many [variables] that just completely changes it." – Nelly Korda
Jenny Bae, another rising star, made waves by winning Epson Tour events back-to-back early in her professional career. The LPGA will also welcome Akie Iwai and her twin sister Chisato, both embarking on their rookie seasons.
Ruoning Yin made a strong mark with five victories on the LPGA Tour, including three in the previous season. In contrast, Lexi Thompson plans to step back from regular competition, marking a shift after more than a decade on tour.
Rose Zhang demonstrated consistency with five top-10 finishes and 16 cuts made in 21 starts in 2024. Hannah Green emerged victorious in four tournaments over the past two seasons, with three wins in 2024 alone.
As the LPGA welcomes 21 new rookies from 12 countries, fans eagerly anticipate diverse and dynamic performances throughout the season. The competition promises to be fierce as seasoned veterans and fresh faces vie for glory on the international stage.
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