The 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship headlines the LPGA’s Asian Swing from February 26-March 1 at Sentosa Golf Club’s Tanjong Course in Singapore.
A 72‑player field will be battling for a $3 million purse, headed by world number one Jeeno Thitikul as well as Charley Hull, defending champion Lydia Ko, A Lim Kim, Akie Iwai, Hye Jin Choi, Minjee Lee and Sei Young Kim.
A strategic par‑72 layout with risk‑reward opportunities, the Tanjong Course has become one of the most coveted titles outside the majors and is often dubbed “Asia’s major” on the 2026 LPGA schedule.
With many of the world’s top‑10 in attendance and form players arriving off strong results in Thailand, Singapore is set for another elite showcase to open the early‑season stretch.
Current 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| 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 2026 HSBC Women’s World Championship Contenders
Jeeno Thitikul
World No.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, underlining the dominant form that also earned her 2025 Rolex Player of the Year honours.
With a complete game, elite iron play and a confident putter, Thitikul’s current trajectory makes her a justifiable favourite to add “Asia’s major” to her growing résumé.
Charley Hull
Charley Hull has become one of the most feared front‑runners on the LPGA thanks to her aggressive style and proven record in big events.
She enters Sentosa ranked inside the world’s top three and fresh off a strong start to 2026 that includes a win in the Saudi Ladies International.
Hull’s penetrating ball flight and fearless shot‑making are a natural fit for the Tanjong’s risk‑reward par‑5s and driveable holes, and if her streaky putter heats up she can easily ride a birdie run to contention.
Lydia Ko
Former World No.1 Lydia Ko continues to reassert herself among the game’s elite after a resurgent 2025 season and a solid opening to 2026.
She posted a tie for fifth at the Honda LPGA Thailand with a closing 68 last week, once again showcasing her trademark control and world‑class short game under pressure.
Ko’s strategic nous and ability to plot her way around demanding layouts are tailor‑made for Sentosa, as she showed last year when lifting the title.
In a field where patience and precision are rewarded, she remains one of the most reliable threats to contend deep into Sunday.
Hye Jin Choi
Hye Jin Choi remains one of the most consistently solid ball‑strikers on the LPGA and often flies slightly under the radar in elite fields.
Her combination of fairways hit, greens in regulation and tidy scrambling regularly places her on leaderboards even on weeks when she doesn’t have her absolute best.
On a course that rewards staying out of trouble and capitalising on scoring chances, Choi’s high floor and ability to limit mistakes could be crucial if scoring conditions prove tougher than in Thailand.
Minjee Lee
Two‑time major champion Minjee Lee brings one of the purest swings in the women’s game to Singapore and remains a perennial threat whenever precision approach play is at a premium.
She is ranked inside the world’s top five and has built a reputation for excelling on demanding layouts, particularly when firm, fast greens place a premium on controlling spin and trajectories.
If Lee finds rhythm with the putter, her elite ball‑striking gives her as strong a chance as anyone to lift the trophy on Sunday.
Sei Young Kim
Sei Young Kim is a proven closer with multiple LPGA victories and a major championship on her CV, famous for going extremely low when she catches fire.
Although her win tally has slowed slightly in recent seasons, she remains one of the tour’s most explosive scorers, capable of producing a barrage of birdies on courses that reward aggressive play.
Sentosa’s layout offers the kind of opportunities Kim relishes, and any sign of her best form would immediately put her among the leading candidates to contend.
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