- Dates: October 1–4, 2025.
- Venue: Hoakalei Country Club, Ewa Beach, Oʻahu, Hawaii .
- Format: 72 holes, cut to top 65 and ties after 36 holes.
- Purse: $3,000,000, winner’s share $450,000.
- Points / Benefits: 500 Race to the CME Globe points for winner, world ranking points, and exemptions on the line.
This year’s LOTTE field features 120 players, including top names such as Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Miyu Yamashita, and defending champion A Lim Kim.
Key Players to Watch & Betting Odds
⭐ Favorites & Prime Contenders
Nelly Korda
• Entering as the betting favorite (approx. 10/1)
• In 2025 she’s made 16/16 cuts with 7 top-10s
• This is her third start at LOTTE; previously T2 in 2022, 8th in 2019
Charley Hull
• Around 12/1 on the odds board
• Comes in strong — she won the Kroger Queen City Championship in her latest start
• Missed only one cut this season
Miyu Yamashita
• Listed near 11/1 odds
• Though she hasn’t played LOTTE before, her putting has been strong (134 made putts from 10+ ft)
A Lim Kim (Defending Champion)
• Won last year at −18 under in this event
• Making her fourth start here; also won the Tournament of Champions in 2025
Other solid names include Rio Takeda, Nasa Hataoka, and Andrea Lee based on recent form and given odds.
Course & Conditions — How It May Play Out
- Hoakalei is a relatively newer host (since 2022) for this event.
- The course demands solid iron play, good approach consistency, and putting under pressure — advantage to those who can keep momentum over all four rounds.
- Weather / wind could be a factor in Hawaii; players with adaptability will benefit.
- Because the tournament is in Hawaii, travel and adjustment might affect some players.
Betting Angles & Value Plays
Here are some bet types and picks to consider, BetDSI style:
✅ Outright / Winner Bets
- Nelly Korda is the go-to favorite — low risk, perhaps modest return.
- Charley Hull and Miyu Yamashita are solid value picks just behind the favorite.
- A Lim Kim has course history and could also be a sneaky value pick as defending champ.
🔁 Each-Way / Top-10 / Top-5 Plays
- Rio Takeda (e.g. around 16/1) as an each-way pick (especially top 5 or top 10)
- Jennifer Kupcho, Jenny Bae, Cassie Porter, Bailey Tardy — value-range plays each-way as suggested in betting previews
⛳ Props & Course-Specific Bets
- 1st Round Leader — players like Korda or Hull who start fast often are in contention.
- Under/Over Total Stroke Lines — based on projected winning score (last year was −18).
- Top National Picks — e.g., top KLPGA / JLPGA entrant.
- Rounds in the 60s, Birdie / Bogey props, or Putting stats over rounds.
🎯 Sample Bet Slates
| et Type | Pick / Suggestion | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Outright | Nelly Korda | Consistency + top form |
| Value Play | Charley Hull | Fresh win momentum |
| Each-Way | Rio Takeda top 5 or top 10 | Upside with manageable odds |
| Over/Under | Over “score to par” line | Course tends to be low-scoring |
| First Round Leader | Korda / Hull / Yamashita | Experience + strong recent starts |
Projection & Risk Factors
Projection:
Korda is likely to be in the mix all week. But in an event like this, Charley Hull or A Lim Kim could push her, especially late rounds. A tight top-3 finish is expected, with the winner coming from one of the favorites.
Risk Factors to Monitor:
- Round 1 / 2 volatility — misses early cuts derail many bets
- Weather / wind shifts midweek
- Travel fatigue for non-Hawaiian players
- Course unfamiliarity for first-time LOTTE entrants
