‘Jeeno’ and ‘Patty’ Lead the Charge with 72 Golfers from Thailand and Around the World Competing for a Prize Pool of $1.7 Million, Along with Hole-in-One Prizes: a Honda CR-V e:HEV and a Honda Gold Wing Motorcycle At Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya from February 20-23, 2025
The “Honda LPGA Thailand 2025” returns to create another unforgettable experience. Thai golf fans will cheer for Jeeno- Atthaya Thitikul, world number 4, and Patty-Paphangkorn Tavatanakit, winner of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2024, as they lead the charge with 72 of the world’s top golfers competing for a total prize pool of $1.7 million (around 60 million baht). Special prizes include a Hole-in-One prize: a Honda CR-V e:HEV RS at hole 16, and a Honda Gold Wing motorcycle at hole 8. The tournament will be held from February 20-23, 2025, at Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya, Chonburi.
Mr. Toshio Kuwahara, Chairman and CEO of Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd., stated, “This tournament has brought joy to golf fans for many years. As the official sponsor of Honda LPGA Thailand 2025, Honda is dedicated to elevating the excitement of the competition while continuing to develop Thai women’s golf and promoting the country’s tourism industry.”
“Since its inception, this event has reflected Honda’s commitment to the development of sports through the ‘Honda Sport Challenge’ vision. We have consistently supported athletes and inspired the younger generation to follow their sporting dreams. This tournament has grown into a platform for emerging golfers to showcase their talents while helping to increase interest in golf among a broader audience.”
“We thank our partners and sports fans for their contributions to this success and invite everyone to experience the excitement and inspiration beyond just the golf competition this year.”
The list of 72 golfers competing in Honda LPGA Thailand 2025 has accumulated 147 professional wins on the LPGA Tour, including 27 major championships. Leading the field are six top 10 ranked players in the world: Ruo Ning Yin (3rd place from China), Lilia Vu (former world number 1, currently ranked 5th from the USA), Yoo Hae-ran (7th place from South Korea), and Celine Boutier (9th place from France). Additionally, there are top golfers from Japan such as Ayaka Furue (8th place, 2024 Evian Championship major winner) and Yuka Saso (two-time US Women’s Open Champion in 2021 and 2024), along with Jeeno- Atthaya Thitikul (4th in the world), who won two LPGA tournaments in 2024, the Dow Championship and the CME Group Tour Championship, and also received the Aon Risk Reward Challenge and the title of Tour’s Highest Earnings Player for the season.
Jeeno shared, “I feel very proud of my performance last season; it was another significant step in my career. I wasn’t able to play in this tournament last year due to an unavoidable injury, but now I’ve fully recovered and am ready. I miss the fans and the warm atmosphere in Thailand. I hope everyone will enjoy and have fun with our competition this year. Please send your support to us!”
A total of 12 Thai golfers will participate this year, including Patty- Paphangkorn Tavatanakit, who will return to defend her title, and other stars like May – Ariya Jutanugarn (12-time LPGA winner, including Honda LPGA Thailand 2021), Prow-Chanette Wan-saen (2-time LPGA winner), Meow-Pajaree Anannarukarn (2-time LPGA winner), Jasmine-Thidapa Suwannapura (3-time LPGA winner), Mo-Moriya Jutanugarn (3-time LPGA winner), and Piano-Aphichaya Yubol. There will also be four amateur invitees from Thailand: Fai-Pimphisa Rabong, Jan-Wichani Michai, Mai-Trichat Jeenklab, and Wan-Jaravi Bunjun.
Additionally, invitees from Japan will include Rio Takeda, Akie Iwai, Shisato Iwai, and Miyu Sato, as well as Georgia Hall (UK), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Annabel Dimmock (UK), and Gianna Clemente (USA), bringing the total number of invited golfers to 12.
Dr. Nittaya Keodjanuk, Director of the Professional Sports Commission, Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), said, “The Honda LPGA Thailand is a symbol of Thailand’s success in the world of golf. We are proud to have golfers like Ariya Jutanugarn and Atthaya Thitikul, who have both held the number one position in the world, inspiring young golfers and bringing international recognition to our country. This competition and other initiatives align with the SAT’s mission to develop sports at every level, from supporting competitions to nurturing youth and professionals, providing opportunities for success on the global stage.”
Ms. Winnie Heng, Senior Vice President and Managing Director of IMG Services (Thailand) Co., Ltd., the event organizer, said, “It’s wonderful to see women’s golf grow and gain popularity both in Thailand and globally. IMG and Honda have collaborated with all our partners to focus on providing an experience beyond the sport. We invite everyone to bring their families and friends to enjoy and be inspired by the Honda LPGA Thailand. This commitment also aligns with our sport marketing efforts, which are key to growing the sports industry and athletes, boosting brand development, attracting investors, expanding fan bases, and generating economic value while enhancing Thailand’s image on the global stage.”
Mr. Somchai Seubboonsri-Pong, Managing Director of Siam Country Club, said, “Siam Country Club Old Course has a rich history of over 54 years. It is an LPGA Tour-standard course that reflects our commitment to developing every aspect, from the quality of the challenging course to beautiful scenery, international facilities, and top-level service. We are ready to welcome and impress golfers and fans once again.”
Golf fans are invited to come and cheer for their favorite golfers at the Honda LPGA Thailand 2025, which will take place from February 20-23, 2025, at Siam Country Club Old Course, Pattaya, Chonburi. Tickets for general and VIP admission are available at www.hondalpgathailand.com. Special discounts of up to 15% are available for Bfirst credit and debit cardholders of Bangkok Bank. Spectators under 16 years old and over 60 years old can register to attend the tournament for free. The tournament will also be broadcast live on PPTV HD across all platforms, including the website www.pptvhd36.com, Facebook PPTVHD36, and YouTube channel PPTV Sports.
For more details, please visit www.hondalpgathailand.com, Facebook Honda LPGA Thailand, and Instagram Honda LPGA Thailand.
