

March 5th to 9th, 2025, big stakes, bigger swings, and a massive $2.5 million purse, brewing history at the Blue Bay LPGA. This highly anticipated tournament promises to deliver an electrifying competition, featuring some of the world’s top female golfers vying for the coveted title.
With its stunning ocean views and challenging course layout, the Blue Bay LPGA is set to provide an unforgettable experience for both players and spectators alike and the best thing is you can watch it all from the comfort of your home. So, as the best of the best gather to battle it out, the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. Here are the top 5 picks to win the tournament this year:
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1. Jeeno Thitikul
Obviously, we have to start with the incredible Jeeno Thitikul, who’s headlining an impressive list of athletes set to compete at the Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Course for the seventh edition of the Blue Bay LPGA. This Thai star has been on an absolute tear to start the season, kicking things off with a win on the Ladies European Tour, which has catapulted her to back-to-back top-three finishes in her first two LPGA Tour starts of the season – and she’s showing no signs of slowing down! Making her debut at the Blue Bay LPGA this week, Thitikul will be looking to ride the momentum she’s built up in recent weeks and make a serious statement on the course.
2. Ruoning Yin
When talking about the top players, one has to mention the likes of Ruoning Yin, who’s been making waves on the LPGA Tour with her consistent performances. Take a look at her recent results, for instance – she tied for 26th at the Honda LPGA Thailand, carding a respectable 279 (-9) at the Siam Country Club, and taking home a cool $15,632. And just last week, she finished tied for 21st at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, held at the Sentosa Golf Club, where she shot a 286 (-2) over four rounds, proving once again that she’s a talented golfer on the rise. She is clearly trying to climb the ladder and will continue to do so at the Blue Bay LPGA.
3. Ayaka Furue
Another contender to keep an eye on is Ayaka Furue, who’s fresh from a strong showing at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, where she tied for second alongside Jeeno Thitikul. Furue has a history of performing well at the Blue Bay LPGA, having finished third last season, just behind 54-hole co-leader Sarah Schmelzel, who had a breakout performance on Hainan Island, notching her best career finish. What’s more, Schmelzel’s impressive run at the Blue Bay LPGA was part of a stellar streak that saw her rack up four consecutive top 10s in the early part of 2024.
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Can Jeeno Thitikul maintain her winning streak, or will another golfer steal the spotlight at Blue Bay?
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4. Bailey Trady
And then we have the defending champion, Bailey Tardy, who made her breakthrough on the LPGA Tour with a stunning victory at the Blue Bay LPGA in 2024. It was a remarkable win for Tardy, who was in the midst of a missed-cut streak at the time and was making her first appearance on Hainan Island. She held a share of the 54-hole lead with Sarah Schmelzel, before pulling away to secure a four-stroke victory and her first career win on the LPGA Tour.
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This week, Tardy returns to the Blue Bay LPGA looking to recapture some of that magic, following a tie for 34th last week in Singapore, and still searching for her first top-20 finish of the 2025 LPGA Tour season.
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5. Celine Boutier
Last but not least, we have the incredibly talented Céline Boutier, who’s been absolutely crushing it on the LPGA Tour lately! She’s had some fantastic finishes recently, including a tied-7th spot at the Founders Cup with a score of 272 (-12) and a tied-14th finish at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions with a score of 283 (-5). But what really sets her apart is her impressive track record at the Blue Bay LPGA – she finished an amazing tied 3rd back in 2018! That’s some serious skill and adaptability right there, and we can’t wait to see how she takes on the competition this week. With her consistent top-tier performances, Boutier is definitely one of the top contenders for the Blue Bay LPGA title.
Sure, the field is stacked with talent, but these five are absolute standouts! Who are you rooting for this year? Drop your pick in the comments!
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Can Jeeno Thitikul maintain her winning streak, or will another golfer steal the spotlight at Blue Bay?