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News Summary
The LPGA Tour 2025 announced a calendar packed with exciting tournaments and record-high prize money totaling $131 million. Running from January to November, the season includes 33 official events and promises increased earnings for players, with at least nine featuring elevated purses. Noteworthy additions include the inaugural Black Desert Championship and the Riviera Maya Open, marking a return to Mexico. The competition is expected to be fierce, showcasing new winners in a diverse global setting.
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LPGA 2025: Bigger Money, More Winners, and a Globe-Trotting Schedule
Hold onto your visors — the 2025 LPGA Tour came out swinging with a lineup that’s as aggressive as it is glamorous. The season runs from January 30 to November 16, 2025, and the numbers alone tell the story: a record $131 million in total purses, the biggest in the tour’s 75-year history, and a schedule that spans 33 official tournaments across 14 U.S. states and 11 other countries.
This year’s kickoff happened at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Florida, and the season will wrap up where many of the biggest stars like to finish — the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Florida. Along the way there’s a deep dose of variety: two multi-event Asian swings, a string of European weeks, and a return to Mexico with the Riviera Maya Open — the first Mexico stop since 2017.
Money and Opportunity: Bigger Purses, More Events
Beyond the headline figure, the financial picture is striking. Players are competing for roughly 90% more prize money than they were four years ago, a change that’s reshaped careers and the competitive landscape. The schedule already lists 33 official events, but organizers say a minimum of 35 tournaments will take place this season with at least nine events featuring elevated purses, meaning more chances for big paydays as the year evolves.
Majors and New Stops
The four majors remain centerpiece attractions: the Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the AIG Women’s Open, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. New to the calendar is the inaugural Black Desert Championship, held in May 2025, which added fresh drama and a new destination to watch. Not every plan stuck — the Fir Hills Seri Pak Championship, originally scheduled for March, has been shelved for now with an eye toward rescheduling.
On-Course Drama: Surprising Winners and Tight Leaderboards
If you thought a few players would dominate, think again. The competition has been relentless and wildly unpredictable. In the first half of the season, 22 different players took home titles across the first 21 events — a record number, and a sign that depth on tour is stronger than ever. Early-season champions include names like A Lim Kim, Yealimi Noh, and Lydia Ko, but almost any week could bring a new face to the winner’s circle.
One of the most talked-about storylines is the contrast from last year: a top player who had racked up six wins by this point in 2024 has yet to find the winner’s circle in 2025, though she remains remarkably steady. She’s made every cut in the 13 stroke-play events she’s entered, posted a top-tier scoring average, and made the cut in all five majors she played this season, currently sitting at World No. 2. The global ranking throne has shifted this year, with new challengers pressing from all directions and the top spot now occupied by a rising star who recently claimed World No. 1 status.
Global Reach: Where They’re Playing
The tour’s footprint is global: 14 states in the U.S. and events across 11 other countries. Europe and Asia take more of the calendar than in years past, including two Asian swings that offer back-to-back weeks of competition. This international mix gives fans around the world more ways to catch top-level women’s golf and provides players with different courses, climates, and strategic tests.
What Fans and Players Should Watch
Key things to keep an eye on as the season unfolds:
- Prize money trends — Elevated purses mean leaderboard swings can be especially lucrative.
- Depth of winners — With 22 winners in 21 events, expect surprising champions and fewer predictable outcomes.
- Major performances — Majors still define legacies; consistent major cuts and high finishes matter more than ever.
- Schedule bumps — With at least 35 events expected, watch for additions and rescheduled tournaments like the Fir Hills Seri Pak.
Bottom Line
The 2025 LPGA Tour is a heady mix of history-making money, globe-trotting venues, and week-to-week unpredictability. Fans can expect dramatic leaderboards, fresh faces lifting trophies, and plenty of storylines as the chase for big purses and major glory intensifies toward November’s finale at Tiburon.
FAQ
How long is the 2025 LPGA season?
The season runs from January 30 to November 16, 2025.
How much prize money is on the line?
The total purse for the season is a record $131 million, the largest in LPGA history.
How many tournaments are scheduled?
The official schedule lists 33 tournaments, and organizers indicate a minimum of 35 events will take place, meaning additions or rescheduled events are possible.
Where does the tour start and end?
The season opened at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Florida and will finish at the CME Group Tour Championship at Tiburon Golf Club in Florida.
Are there new tournaments this year?
Yes — the Black Desert Championship debuted in May 2025, and the Riviera Maya Open marked the tour’s return to Mexico.
Which majors are included?
The majors are the Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the AIG Women’s Open, and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
Quick Reference
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season Dates | Jan 30 — Nov 16, 2025 |
| Official Tournaments | 33 listed (minimum 35 expected) |
| Total Purse | $131 million |
| U.S. States | 14 |
| Other Countries | 11 |
| Season Opener | Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions — Lake Nona, Florida |
| Finale | CME Group Tour Championship — Tiburon Golf Club, Florida |
| New/Inaugural Events | Black Desert Championship (May 2025) |
| Return to Mexico | Riviera Maya Open — first Mexico stop since 2017 |
| Notable Early Winners | A Lim Kim, Yealimi Noh, Lydia Ko |
| Record Notes | 22 different winners in first 21 events |
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