- Women pro golfers in top 100 among competitors in 2nd annual
tournament
- Defending champion Haruka Kawasaki of Japan sets sights on back-to-back titles
- Comeback in Taiwan for former
World No. 1 Jiyai Shin of South
Korea
- Foxconn-sponsored Chia-Yen Wu,
hometown favorite, spotlighted for 2nd year
TAIPEI, Jan. 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- The LPGA of Taiwan (TLPGA), in collaboration with title
sponsor Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), is thrilled to announce
the 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship. In its second edition,
top women pro golfers will compete for a record-breaking total
purse of US$1.5 million, marking a
50% increase from last year and setting a new benchmark for the
TLPGA Tour.
The multi-day tournament will take place February 27 to March 2 at the Orient Golf &
Country Club in Taiwan, where the
event was inaugurated in 2024. For the first time, the
TLPGA-sanctioned tournament will feature international live
broadcast coverage, airing in Japan on Sky A, alongside VL Sports and
Sportcast Sports in Taiwan.
World-Class Competition
The 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship sets itself apart
with its exceptional ranking points, substantial prize money, and
elite sportsmanship. Foxconn, the world's largest electronics
manufacturing service provider and as the title sponsor, is honored
to drive the TLPGA Tour's international presence and competitive
growth.
Aim High. Swing Brilliantly.
The 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship has attracted over
140 international players since registration opened in December 2024, showcasing the tournament's
growing prestige. Leading the field are defending champion
Haruka Kawasaki of Japan, and last year's runner-up Yu-Sang Hou of Taiwan. Foxconn-sponsored rising star
Chia-Yen Wu, the 20-year-old
currently ranked among the top three in Taiwan, will compete for the second year.
Adding to the excitement, former World No. 1 Jiyai Shin of
South Korea will make her highly
anticipated return to Taiwan after
seven years, entering as a top contender following her recent
triumph at the ISPS Handa Australian Open. This year's match is set
to feature over ten elite players ranked among the world's top 100.
Following the impressive performances by Japanese players last
year, the 2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship will see more
than 15 players from the JLPGA Tour competing for
the championship trophy. The final player roster will be
announced on 17 January 2025.
About TLPGA here.
About Foxconn here.
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