,Mississauga, Ontario, August 21, 2025
News Summary
The CPKC Open returns to Mississauga, featuring a competitive field of 156 players including 37 of the top 50 from the Rolex Rankings. Scheduled for August 21-24, this highly anticipated tournament offers a $2.75 million purse and promises a thrilling 72-hole stroke-play format. With excitement building and strong storylines unfolding, including early leaders Gaby Lopez, Megan Khang, and 15-year-old Aphrodite Deng, this tournament is set to captivate golf fans. Expect intense competition and dramatic moments on the course.
Mississauga: The 2025 CPKC Open Promises High Drama and Top Talent
The 2025 CPKC Open lands back in Mississauga and it’s set to be a buzzworthy stop on the tour. From August 21-24 the historic Mississaugua Golf and Country Club will host a strong field of 156 players for a 72-hole test that marks the LPGA’s return to Canada for a national open and former major. If you like tight fairways, big names and a leaderboard that can flip in an instant, this week looks built for headlines.
Field and pedigree — one of the toughest weeks on tour
This event boasts one of the strongest fields the LPGA has seen all season. A total of 37 of the top 50 players in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Ranking are teeing it up, making for stacked competition from the first tee shot to the final putt. The field mix includes exempt players, past champions and plenty of top-ranked LPGA stars, so the leaderboard will be deep and unpredictable.
Money, points and a job security prize
The purse sits at $2.75 million, and victory brings more than prize money. The winner earns a two-year LPGA Tour exemption and 500 Race to the CME Globe points, a massive haul that can reshape a season-long campaign. For many players this week is about more than glory — it’s about momentum and status on the Tour.
How the tournament works — format and cut
The format remains unchanged from the previous year: a traditional 72-hole stroke-play event. The first two rounds are played with morning and afternoon waves, with players grouped in threesomes. After 36 holes there’s a cut to the top 65 players and ties. Third- and fourth-round pairings are determined by scores, ramping up the drama as leaders pair together down the stretch. If players are tied after 72 holes, the title will be settled under LPGA Tour rules in a sudden-death playoff.
Early shake-ups — clubhouse leaders and storylines
The tournament opened with a splash: Gaby Lopez, Megan Khang and 15-year-old Aphrodite Deng all posted 5-under 66 to share the clubhouse lead after the first round. That mix of experience and teenage firepower is exactly the kind of storyline that makes a week like this feel electric.
Also in the field is Canadian fan favorite Brooke Henderson, a former champion who’s aiming to find form after a challenging season. Her presence adds local interest and a policing of expectations — when she’s on, she’s a contender in any event she plays.
Past champions and depth
The entry list includes several previous winners who know what it takes to close out a week under pressure. Past champions in the field include names like Lauren Coughlin — the defending champion — plus Megan Khang, Paula Reto, Jin Young Ko and others. Coughlin’s title last year clearly bolstered her confidence and she returns looking to defend her hard-won crown.
What to expect as the weekend arrives
Expect tight scoring around Mississaugua’s subtle greens and tree-lined corridors. With a full complement of 156 players, the CPKC Open is a grind for everyone involved and one of the tougher stops on the LPGA schedule. Leaders after the first round will need to manage pressure, and anyone inside the top 65 after the halfway mark will be planning for two more rounds of attack.
Quick takeaways
- Dates: August 21-24, 2025
- Venue: Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, Mississauga, Ontario
- Field: 156 players, including 37 of the top 50
- Purse: $2.75 million
- Format: 72 holes; cut to top 65 and ties after 36; sudden-death playoff if needed
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the 2025 CPKC Open?
The tournament runs August 21–24, 2025, at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club in Mississauga, Ontario.
How many players are in the field?
There are 156 players in the field, a full-strength LPGA lineup.
What is the prize money and what does the winner receive?
The purse is $2.75 million. The winner receives a two-year LPGA Tour exemption and 500 Race to the CME Globe points.
What format and cut rules are used?
Players compete over 72 holes. After 36 holes there is a cut to the top 65 players and ties. Pairings in rounds three and four are based on current scores. If there’s a tie after 72 holes a sudden-death playoff under LPGA rules will decide the champion.
Who led after the first round?
Gaby Lopez, Megan Khang and 15-year-old Aphrodite Deng shared the clubhouse lead at 5-under 66 after round one.
Are past champions playing?
Yes. The field includes multiple former winners, including the defending champion Lauren Coughlin, as well as several other past champions.
Quick Info Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | August 21–24, 2025 |
| Venue | Mississaugua Golf and Country Club, Mississauga, Ontario |
| Field Size | 156 players |
| Purse | $2.75 million |
| Top-ranked players | 37 of the top 50 in the Rolex Rankings |
| Format | 72 holes; cut to top 65 and ties after 36; sudden-death playoff if tied |
| Early leaders | Gaby Lopez, Megan Khang, Aphrodite Deng (5-under 66 after Round 1) |
| Defending champion | Lauren Coughlin |
Expect fireworks, pin-seeking approach shots and a leaderboard that could look very different come Sunday evening. With a deep roster and big stakes on the line, the 2025 CPKC Open is shaping up as one of the must-watch weeks on the LPGA calendar.
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Additional Resources
- LPGA: Field Breakdown for 2025 CPKC Women’s Open
- Wikipedia: LPGA Tour
- Vancouver Is Awesome: Canadian Amateur Leads at CPKC Women’s Open
- Google Search: CPKC Women’s Open 2025
- Golf News Net: CPKC Open Format and Rules
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Women’s Golf
- The Globe and Mail: Brooke Henderson at CPKC Women’s Open
- Google News: CPKC Women’s Open 2025
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