The 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship will headline the LPGA’s Asian Swing from February 26 to March 1 at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore.
A field of 72 players will compete for a cash prize of $3 million, led by world number one Jeeno Thitikul and Charley Hull, defending champion Lydia Ko, A Lim Kim, Akie Iwai, Hye Jin Choi, Minjee Lee and Sei Young Kim.
Featuring a strategic par-72 layout with risk-reward potential, the Tanjong Course has become one of the most coveted titles outside the majors and is often called “Asia’s premier” on the 2026 LPGA schedule.
With many of the world’s top 10 attendees and form players posting strong results in Thailand, Singapore is primed for another elite show to open the early season.
Current betting odds on the 2026 HSBC Women’s World Cup
| Player | Betting |
|---|---|
| Jeeno Thitikul | 4/1 (+400) |
| Charley Hull | 13/1 (+1300) |
| Lydia Ko | 15/1 (+1500) |
| Miyu Yamashita | 15/1 (+1500) |
| Hyo Joo Kim | 17/1 (+1700) |
| Hye Jin Choi | 19/1 (+1900) |
| Minjee Lee | 19/1 (+1900) |
| Sei Young Kim | 19/1 (+1900) |
Leading competitors in the 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship
Jeeno Thitikul
World number 1 Jeeno Thitikul arrives in Singapore as the clear player to beat after winning the 2026 Honda LPGA Thailand in front of home fans last week.
That victory was her eighth LPGA title and her third win in her last five starts worldwide, underscoring the dominant form that also earned her 2025 Rolex Player of the Year honors.
With a complete game, elite iron play and a confident putter, Thitikul’s current trajectory makes her a legitimate favorite to add ‘Asia’s major’ to her growing resume.
Charley Hull
Charley Hull has become one of the LPGA’s most feared frontrunners thanks to her aggressive style and proven track record at major events.
She ends up in the top three in the world in Sentosa and has had a strong start to 2026, including a victory in the Saudi Ladies International.
Hull’s penetrating ball flight and fearless shooting are a natural fit for the Tanjong’s risk-reward par-5s and driveable holes, and when her streaky putter warms up she can easily drive a birdie run into contention.
Lydia Ko
Former world number 1 Lydia Ko continues to reassert itself among the game’s elite after a resurgent 2025 season and a solid opening to 2026.
Last week, she tied for fifth at the Honda LPGA Thailand with a final score of 68, once again displaying her trademark control and world-class short game under pressure.
Ko’s strategic knowledge and ability to navigate demanding layouts are tailor-made for Sentosa, as she showed last year when she lifted the title.
In a field where patience and precision are rewarded, she remains one of the most reliable threats well into Sunday.
Hye Jin Choi
Hye Jin Choi remains one of the most consistent ball-strikers on the LPGA, often flying somewhat under the radar in elite fields.
Her combination of hitting fairways, greens in regulation and neat scrambling regularly places her in the rankings, even in weeks when she isn’t doing her absolute best.
On a course that rewards staying out of trouble and taking advantage of scoring opportunities, Choi’s high floor and ability to limit mistakes could be crucial if scoring conditions prove more difficult than in Thailand.
Minjee Lee
Two-time grand champion Minjee Lee brings one of the purest swings in the women’s game to Singapore and remains a perennial threat when precision play is key.
Ranked in the top five in the world, she has built a reputation for excelling on demanding layouts, especially when firm, fast greens place a premium on controlling spin and ball flight.
If Lee finds rhythm with the putter, her elite ball striking gives her as good a chance as anyone to lift the trophy on Sunday.
Sei Young Kim
Sei Young Kim is a proven closer with multiple LPGA wins and a major championship on her resume, famous for going extremely low when she’s on fire.
Although her winning numbers have declined somewhat in recent seasons, she remains one of the tour’s most explosive scorers and is capable of producing a barrage of birdies on courses that reward aggressive play.
Sentosa’s layout offers the kind of opportunities Kim likes, and any sign of her best form would immediately put her among the top contenders.
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