PRESS RELEASE:
The highly-anticipated “Blue Canyon Ladies Championship 2025” is set to tee off in Phuket this March, officially opening the 2025 KLPGA Tour season.
The excitement is cranked up even further with 21 Thai female golfers earning spots in the star-studded field, ready to go head-to-head with Korea’s top superstars for a total purse of Bt27.65 million (USD 800,000).
The tournament takes place from March 13-16 at the world-renowned Blue Canyon Country Club (Canyon Course), a championship venue recently crowned “Best Golf Course in Thailand 2024” by the World Golf Awards.
Tournament organizers confirmed a total field of 120 players, including 80 players from the KLPGA Order of Merit, international invites, and a strong Thai contingent led by 21 homegrown pros invited via sponsor exemptions.
Leading the Thai charge are fan favorites like Chanettee Wannasaen, Arpichaya Yubol, and veteran Pornanong Phatlum. They are joined by rising talents such as Kiratritiya Fujaree Wanwisa Sankapong, and Ornkanok Sroisuwan. Adding extra firepower is Jaravee Boonchant, a rookie on the KLPGA Tour this season.
Apart from the 21 invited players, 8 additional Thai pros secured places through the Thai LPGA Tour Order of Merit. This group features Navaporn Soontreeyapas, Korkanok Soongpanhao, Pakine Kawinkaporn, Budsabakorn Sukapan, Pattararat Rattanawan, Chermalay Santivivatpong, Dusavee Supimjit snd Napassawan Pabsimma.
Adding to the Thai firepower is Patcharajuta Kongkraphan, who punched her ticket via the Taiwan LPGA Tour quota, while Saranporn Kaewsrivan and Thanyrada Piddon earned their spots through the National Qualifiers.
The event also welcomes three amateur players including two rising Thai stars — Namo Luangnitikul and Angel Thongaram alongside Jiao Yingtong (Ella) from China, adding a taste of youth and international flavor to the mix.
Fans can catch all the action live at Blue Canyon Country Clubor follow every swing from home, with live broadcasts on TrueVisions as follows:
Thursday, March 13 from 14:00 – 17:00
Friday, March 14 from 14:00 – 17:00
Saturday, March 15 from13:00 – 16:00
Sunday, March 16 from 13:00 – 16:30
Tickets are available now at [www.ticketmelon.com/bluecanyon/ladies-championship](https://www.ticketmelon.com/bluecanyon/ladies-championship).
The Blue Canyon Ladies Championship returns for its second year in Thailand, this time with a boosted prize fund — up from USD 650,000 to USD 800,000 (approximately 27.65 million baht). The format has also been extended from 54 holes (3 days) to a full 72-hole, 4-day showdown, ensuring an even more grueling test for the world-class field.
With top KLPGA stars, international invites, and a stacked Thai lineup, the battle for the first KLPGA trophy of 2025 promises fireworks.
World-Class Stage at Blue Canyon
The iconic Blue Canyon Country Club continues to cement its place as a top destination for championship golf. Alongside its latest World Golf Awards title, the venue has a rich history of hosting premier events, including past accolades like the ASEAN Golf Awards 2018 and multiple Asia Money Awards (2004-2007).
Later this year, Blue Canyon will also welcome the prestigious Annika Invitational Asia, bringing elite international amateur talent to Phuket in April.
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About KLPGA – A Global Powerhouse
The KLPGA Tour stands as one of the world’s top 5 professional women’s golf tours, producing global stars since its inception in 1977. Points earned on the KLPGA count towards the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, further solidifying its global importance.
The KLPGA is part of the elite circle of 8 major professional women’s golf tours, alongside:
- LPGA Tour (USA)
- JLPGA Tour (Japan)
- Ladies European Tour (LET) (Europe)
- WPGA Tour (Australia)
- Epson Tour (USA – LPGA developmental tour)
- LET Access Series (LETAS) (Europe – LET feeder tour)
- CLPGA Tour (China)
In 2024, the KLPGA hosted 31 tournaments, continuing its legacy of developing future superstars who regularly transition to success on the global stage.
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