The 2025 LPGA Tour season is finally here, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting one! This year marks the 75th anniversary of the circuit, and it’s set to feature 33 events with a whopping $131 million in prize money up for grabs. The season opener, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, is just around the corner, and it’s boasting a $2 million purse—a significant increase from last year’s $1.5 million. The winner will take home a cool $300,000 and there are also 500 Race to CME Globe points up for grabs.

The tournament will take place at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida, and will feature a star-studded lineup of LPGA players, including Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul, who had impressive seasons last year. But that’s not all—the event will also include a celebrity component, with actors, athletes, and other famous faces competing in a separate Stableford competition. Celebrities like Don Cheadle, Anthony Anderson, Blake Griffin, and Brandi Chastain will be teeing off alongside the pros. So while you all wait for the tournament to begin, here are the top-ranked players in the field:

Nelly Korda

The player to beat is World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who is fresh from a historic 2024 season that saw her claim seven LPGA Tour wins—including a Major title and a Solheim Cup victory. Her impressive run earned her the LPGA Tour Player of the Year award and the Rolex Annika Major Award. Korda’s most recent victory came in November at the Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican, and she’ll be looking to carry that momentum into this week’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Although Korda has yet to win this particular event, she’ll undoubtedly be gunning to change that and add another victory to her already impressive resume.

Lydia Ko

Defending champion Lydia Ko is back to defend her title, and she’s coming off an incredible 2024 season that saw her bounce back from a disappointing 2023 in style. Ko’s victory at this event last year was just the beginning of a remarkable run that included claiming gold at the Olympics, her third Major title at the AIG Women’s Open, and the Kroger Queen City Championship title. Her Olympic gold also earned her a coveted spot in the LPGA Hall of Fame, a testament to her hard work and dedication to the sport. With that kind of momentum, Ko will undoubtedly be looking to start strong again this year and replicate her impressive haul from last season.

She’ll face stiff competition, but Ko’s got the skills and the confidence to make it happen, and she’ll be eager to get her season off to a flying start.

Brooke Henderson

Brooke Henderson is definitely one to keep an eye on this week as you watch the tournament. She’s had an amazing run with seven top-10 finishes, and she’s hungry for her first LPGA Tour win since taking home the title in 2023. Henderson’s got the skills and the experience to make it happen, and she’ll be looking to draw on that momentum to claim another victory. As the only other former winner in the field, alongside Lydia Ko, Henderson’s got a real shot at making it two wins in three years. Her impressive third-place finish at the 2024 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, where she walked away with $120,174, shows she’s still got what it takes to compete with the best.

Hannah Green

Hannah Green is another strong contender who could make a big impact this week. With three wins and four top-10 finishes last season, Green’s got the momentum and the skills to take on the best. Although she didn’t participate in the HGV tournament, her impressive victories at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, JM Eagle LA Championship, and BMW Ladies Championship demonstrate her ability to perform under pressure. Notably, she won the HSBC Women’s World Championship with a score of 275 (-13), the JM Eagle LA Championship with a score of 272 (-12), and the BMW Ladies Championship with a score of 269 (-19).

Ayaka Furue

Ayaka Furue is another player who could make a strong case for winning the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. As the 2024 Amundi Evian Championship winner, Furue has already proven herself on the biggest stage, taking home the title with an impressive score of -19 and a prize of $1,200,000. With her major-winning pedigree, Furue is definitely one to watch, and she could be a dark horse contender for the HGV Tournament title. Among all these amazing players, who are you betting on this year? Let us know in the comment section below!