Three-time major champion Lydia Ko will return to Singapore to defend her title at the 2026 edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship, which will take place from 26 February to 1 March 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club.
In her 11th appearance at the tournament, Olympic Gold medallist Ko won the 2025 championship with a four-shot victory over Japan’s Ayaka Furue and Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul, following a steady final-round 69 that included three consecutive birdies starting at the sixth hole. The win marked the 23rd LPGA Tour title of her career.
“I’m really excited to be returning to the HSBC Women’s World Championship as the defending champion,” said Ko. “Winning this event, Asia’s major, has always been a goal of mine, and to finally achieve it was an incredible moment. The course, the fans, and the atmosphere in Singapore make it such a special tournament, and I feel so proud to have my name on the trophy. I’m excited to come back next year and give it my all in defending the title.”
The announcement also coincides with confirmation that HSBC has extended its title sponsorship of the HSBC Women’s World Championship through 2030 as part of its long-term commitment to women’s golf. As part of the renewed agreement, the tournament’s prize money purse has been increased to US$3 million, alongside an expansion of the field to 72 players, further strengthening the event’s status as one of the premier tournaments in women’s golf.
Wong Kee Joo, CEO of HSBC Singapore, said: “We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership and commitment to women’s golf with the renewal of our title sponsorship of the HSBC Women’s World Championship through to 2030. This reaffirms our dedication to ‘Asia’s Major’ and to showcase Singapore as a stage for world-class sport.
“This tournament continues to play a pivotal role in highlighting the strength and global appeal of women’s golf, and we look forward to welcoming the world’s best golfers, including defending champion Lydia Ko, back to Singapore for the 18th edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship next year. Sentosa Golf Club has been an exceptional host, and we are excited for another outstanding week of competition on the world’s first carbon-neutral golf club.”
The 72-hole stroke play championship will once again take place on the Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, hosting the event for the 12th time. Tickets for the 18th edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship are currently on sale, with early-bird discounts available on selected passes.
