The LPGA’s 75th season tees off this week at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions.
Thirty-two winners from the past two seasons, along with 49 celebrities, will compete in the 72-hole season opener at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida.
Lydia Ko will try to win for the second straight season on her home course. World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda will attempt to pick up where she left off after last season’s record-setting performance.
And the LPGA will welcome a new crop of 21 rookies from 12 countries.
Here’s what to watch as the 2025 LPGA season gets underway on Thursday:
Nelly’s encore
After winning seven times in 2024, including her second major title at the Chevron Championship, what can Korda possibly do for an encore? Doing half as much in 2025 would be a stellar season for most golfers, but Korda is better than most.
“I mean, last year is last year,” Korda told reporters Tuesday. “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…
