2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown Set to Inspire
News Summary
The 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown is scheduled for October 23-26, 2025, at the New Korea Country Club. Featuring top female golfers from eight countries, this prestigious event promises thrilling match-play competition with a $2 million prize on the line. Teams include the USA, Japan, Korea, Australia, Thailand, Sweden, and a unique World team. Local support for the Korean team is expected to amplify the excitement, as they aim to defend their title.
Excitement Builds for the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown
Golf fans, get ready! The countdown is on for the highly anticipated 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown which is set to light up the greens from October 23-26, 2025. This prestigious event will take place at the beautiful New Korea Country Club in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, and promises to showcase some of the best female golfers from around the globe.
Eight Challengers Ready to Compete
This time around, eight countries have secured their spots in the championship, and they include some of the powerhouse names in women’s golf. The competing countries are the United States, South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Sweden, Australia, People’s Republic of China, and a very special World team. With such an impressive line-up, attendees are in for an exhilarating show of talent and teamwork!
Meet the Teams
As we gear up for the tournament, each country’s top four-ranked players have been established based on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings following the 2025 AIG Women’s Open held on August 4, 2025. Let’s take a look at who will be representing:
- USA: Nelly Korda, Angel Yin, Lauren Coughlin, Lilia Vu
- Japan: Mao Saigo, Rio Takeda, Miyu Yamashita, Ayaka Furue
- Korea: Haeran Ryu, Hyo Joo Kim, Jin Young Ko, Hye-Jin Choi
- Australia: Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Grace Kim, Stephanie Kyriacou
- Thailand: Jeeno Thitikul, Ariya Jutanugarn, Chanettee Wannasaen, Patty Tavatanakit
- Sweden: Maja Stark, Madelene Sagstrom, Ingrid Lindblad, Linn Grant
- World Team: Lydia Ko (NZL), Charley Hull (ENG), Brooke Henderson (CAN), Wei-Ling Hsu (TPE)
- China: Ruoning Yin, Weiwei Zhang, Yan Liu, Xiyu Lin (note: not participating due to pregnancy)
A Competitive Format
The excitement doesn’t stop with just the teams; the format of the tournament is sure to keep everyone on the edge of their seats. The competition will be a four-day match-play event featuring two groups of four teams that will play round-robin better ball match play. After some thrilling matches, the top four teams will emerge to compete in the semi-finals on the final day.
Eyes on the Prize
The tension will build as the stakes get higher: the winning team will walk away with a whopping $2 million prize! That certainly adds a little extra spice to the tournament!
Rich History and Expectations
The International Crown has a rich history, with this being its fifth occurrence since it first debuted back in 2014. Previous champions have included Spain (2014), USA (2016), South Korea (2018), and Thailand (2023). Interestingly, the 2020 tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so this year’s resurgence is even more exciting!
Local support for the Korean team is expected to be substantial as they aim to defend their title from 2018. With such an enthusiastic fan base, it will be an electrifying atmosphere!
Changes Ahead
Fans will notice that Team England has been replaced by a Team World due to some controversy from the last event, which saw Bronte Law express dissatisfaction with her teammates’ withdrawal. This change is sure to stir the pot as we get closer to the start of this highly-anticipated tournament.
Mark your calendars and prepare for a fantastic display of skill, determination, and fierce competition at the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown. With so much at stake and some of the biggest names in women’s golf on the field, it’s sure to be a tournament to remember!
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