2025 Foxconn TLPGA Players Championship Returns With New Benchmark Of US$1.5 Million Purse

  • Women pro golfers in top 100 among competitors in 2nd annual tournament
  • Defending champion Haruka Kawasaki ofJapansets sights on back-to-back titles
  • Comeback inTaiwanfor former World No. 1 Jiyai Shin ofSouth Korea
  • Foxconn-sponsoredChia-Yen Wu, hometown favorite, spotlighted for 2nd year

TAIPEI,Jan. 3, 2025/PRNewswire/ -- The LPGA ofTaiwan(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 ofUS$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 placeFebruary 27 to March 2at the Orient Golf& Country Club inTaiwan, where the event was inaugurated in 2024. For the first time, the TLPGA-sanctioned tournament will feature international live broadcast coverage, airing inJapanon Sky A, alongside VL Sports and Sportcast Sports inTaiwan.

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 inDecember 2024, showcasing the tournament's growing prestige. Leading the field are defending championHaruka KawasakiofJapan, and last year's runner-upYu-Sang HouofTaiwan. Foxconn-sponsored rising starChia-Yen Wu, the 20-year-old currently ranked among the top three inTaiwan, will compete for the second year.

Adding to the excitement, former World No. 1 Jiyai Shin ofSouth Koreawill make her highly anticipated return toTaiwanafter 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 on17 January 2025.

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