Hannah Green has opened her 2026 LPGA season with a composed, one‑stroke victory at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, securing her seventh LPGA title and her second win at Sentosa Golf Club.
The Australian closed with a three‑under front nine and held firm through a turbulent back nine to post 14‑under for the week and edge American Auston Kim.
Green began the day tied for the lead and immediately created separation with crisp iron play and reliable putting. The closing stretch was anything but straightforward. Three birdies were offset by three bogeys as momentum swung repeatedly, but Green’s composure on the 18th, where she needed only a steady two‑putt, proved decisive.
“It’s been a strong preseason and I felt good coming in,” Green said. “To say that I’m a champion so early in the season is kind of strange, but I played solid golf all week and feel deserving of this trophy.”
The win continues Green’s affinity for Singapore, where she lifted the same trophy two seasons ago. That earlier success sparked a mid‑year surge, and the echoes were hard to miss on Sunday. Her ball‑striking was reliable throughout the week, and when she did miss greens, tidy scrambling kept rounds on track.
Fellow Australian Minjee Lee, who shared the lead with Green entering the final round, couldn’t find the late birdies she needed and settled for a share of third. The leaderboard again showcased the strength of Australian women’s golf, with Green setting the pace and Lee in the mix until the closing holes.
Green’s measured celebration matched the performance.
“I tried to stay patient and stick to my routines,” she said. “There were a few nervy moments, but I kept telling myself to execute the next shot. It’s nice to see the work pay off this early.”
With another early‑season title in hand, Green heads into the next stretch with momentum and a familiar template for success: steady tee‑to‑green control, resilience when the pressure rises, and a knack for closing when it matters most.