Island Elegance Meets World-Class Golf: 2026 LOTTE Championship Field Breakdown
Wednesday, 30/09/2026
Paradise Found: The LPGA Returns to Hawaii
Few stops on the global calendar capture the imagination quite like the Aloha State. This week, the LPGA Tour sets anchor at the breathtaking Hoakalei Country Club in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, for the 2026 LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei.
A competitive field of 120 players will challenge Ernie Els' signature design, vying for their share of a $3 million purse and 500 Race to the CME Globe points. Defending champion Youmin Hwang returns to the site of her spectacular breakout victory last season, leading a stacked roster that seamlessly blends legendary champions, hungry rookies, and fan-favorite local heroes.
Star-Studded Highlights & Field Breakdown
The field showcases world-class depth and momentum, headlined by four of the top 10 players in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings:
- Top Ranking Heavyweights: Rolex Rankings No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul leads the draw alongside No. 4 Hyo Joo Kim and No. 5 Miyu Yamashita.
- In-Form Champions: fresh off her triumphant victory at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, Yuna Nishimura brings hot momentum to Hawaii.
- Past LOTTE Champions (5 of 12): Defending champ Youmin Hwang (2025), A Lim Kim (2024), Grace Kim (2023), Hyo Joo Kim (2022), and major champion Lydia Ko (2021).
- Multiple 2026 Winners: Six of this season's champions are set to compete, including three-time 2026 winner Jeeno Thitikul and two-time winners Hyo Joo Kim, Miyu Yamashita, and Hannah Green.
- Fresh Blood: 21 promising 2026 LPGA Tour rookies—including rising star Yana Wilson—will battle the tradewinds this week.
- Local Hawaiian Pride: Island roots run deep with Honolulu native Tagiralani Luafalealo joining kapolei’s Allisen Corpuz and Pearl City’s Brittany Fan in the field.
Key Tournament Overview
- Venue: Hoakalei Country Club (Ewa Beach, Hawaii)
- Purse: $3,000,000 USD
- Defending Champion: Youmin Hwang (South Korea)
- Rolex Top-25 Players in Attendance: 13 of 25
Whether you are tracking the high-stakes battle for CME Globe points or simply soaking in the lush, coastal vistas, the 2026 LOTTE Championship promises pure golf drama at its finest.
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