LYDIA KO RETURNS TO DEFEND TITLE AT 2026 HSBC WOMEN’S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
- HSBC extends title sponsorship through 2030 as part of long-term commitment to women’s golf
- Tickets go on sale tomorrow with early-bird discount
DECEMBER 17, SINGAPORE – Three-time major champion Lydia Ko will return to Sentosa Golf Club to defend her title at the HSBC Women’s World Championship from February 26 – March 1, 2026.
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.”
Lydia Ko has enjoyed one of the most distinguished careers in women’s golf, with three major championships, three Olympic medals (bronze, silver, and gold) and last year became the youngest inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame at just 27 years old.
Tickets for the 18th edition of the HSBC Women’s World Championship go on sale tomorrow at 10AM SGT, with an early-bird discount of 20% on weekend seasonal and four-day passes. The first 100 ticket buyers will also receive an exclusive HWWC Goodie Bag, redeemable on-site during tournament week.
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.”
HSBC has been the title sponsor of the HSBC Women’s World Championship since its inception in 2008 and recently renewed its agreement for another five years, increasing both the prize money purse to $3 million and the field to 72 players. Of the event’s 17 past editions, 15 have been won by major champions, underscoring the tournament’s reputation as a showcase for the world’s elite golfers. The 2025 field featured players from 22 nationalities, including 19 major champions and 9 of the world’s top 10.
The 72-hole stroke play championship will once again take place on the widely acclaimed Tanjong Course at Sentosa Golf Club, hosting the event for the 12th time, and currently #2 on Golf Digest’s Best Courses in Singapore list. Sentosa continues to receive global recognition for its leadership in sustainable golf and championship venue status, with The Serapong recently being named Asia’s Best Golf Course and Singapore’s Best Golf Course at the 2025 World Golf Awards.
For more information on the HSBC Women’s World Championship or to purchase tickets, please visit the tournament website.
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About HSBC
HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of HSBC, is headquartered in London. HSBC serves customers worldwide from offices in 57 countries and territories. With assets of US$3,234bn at 30 September 2025, HSBC is one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organisations.
HSBC opened its first branch in Singapore in 1877. A qualifying full bank serving the international needs of individuals, corporate and institutional clients, HSBC offers a comprehensive range of banking and financial services including retail banking and wealth management; commercial, investment and private banking; insurance; forfaiting and trustee services; securities and capital markets services. In May 2016, HSBC subsidiarised its retail banking and wealth management business in Singapore and established, HSBC Bank (Singapore) Limited. HSBC in Singapore was recognised by Euromoney as “Best International Bank in Singapore” in 2024 and was conferred the Champion of Good by the National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre.
About HSBC Golf Sponsorships
HSBC’s global commitment to golf encompasses all levels of the game, from grassroots to elite. HSBC has been proud title partner of the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore since 2008, renowned as ‘Asia’s Major’, the event brings the world’s best golfers to the global hub of Singapore. HSBC is also a long-standing Patron of The Open Championship and TheAIG Women’s Open. In 2025, HSBC announced a multi-year partnership with LIV Golf. This new global platform includes sponsorship of the 14- event league and sponsorship of 2 LIV teams – Crushers GC and Majesticks GC.
Underpinning these flagship events is a longer-term ambition to create a legacy through sponsorship of youth development and grassroots initiatives. In China, the CGA-HSBC China Junior Golf Programme is a long-term structure upon which the future of Chinese golf is being built. In Singapore, HSBC’s partnership with the Singapore Golf Association (SGA) plays an important role in helping to encourage golf in the country at all levels. The HSBC Youth Golf Challenge (HYGC), in partnership with the SGA, has helped nurture home talent.
About Sentosa Golf Club
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024, Sentosa Golf Club is one of Asia’s most prestigious and established golf destinations. Located on Singapore’s iconic Sentosa Island, the Club features two world-class championship courses, The Serapong and The Tanjong, set against a striking city skyline backdrop.
Sentosa Golf Club is renowned for hosting elite international tournaments, including the HSBC Women’s World Championship, LIV Golf Singapore and multiple Singapore Opens, welcoming many of the world’s leading golfers and Major champions.
The Club is also recognised globally for innovation and sustainability, becoming the first golf club in the world to sign the United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative. Recent accolades include Asia’s Best Golf Course and Singapore’s Best Golf Course at the World Golf Awards.
Under the leadership of General Manager and Resident Golf Course Architect Andrew Johnston, Sentosa Golf Club continues to rank among the Top 100 Golf & Country Clubs worldwide and the Top 50 in Asia-Pacific, reinforcing its position as a global leader in championship golf, hospitality and sustainable excellence.
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