The LPGA Tour plays its only event in Hawaii this season at the 2026 Lotte Championship. The tournament will be played at Hoakalei Country Club in Oahu, HI. This is the 14th edition of the Lotte Championship.
Youmin Hwang is in the field this week after her one-shot victory over Hyo Joo Kim last year.
Hoakalei Country Club is a par 72 playing 6,530 yards. It was designed by Ernie Els and opened in 2019. The golf course has hosted the Lotte Championship every year since 2022. Before then, the tournament was played at Ko Olina Golf Course on Oahu.
The purse for the 2026 Lotte Championship is $3 million, with the winner receiving $450,000.
Who to Watch at the 2026 Lotte Championship
Thirteen of the top 25 players in the Rolex Rankings are in the field this week, headlined by Jeeno Thitikul and Miyu Yamashita.
Hwang returns to the Lotte Championship after birdieing five of her last six holes to win her first LPGA title last year. Hwang has made 12 cuts in 19 starts this year, with her best finish of T5 coming at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in January. She tied for 22nd at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship last week.
Last year’s runner-up, H.J. Kim, is looking for her third win this season after winning the Fortinet Founders Cup and the Ford Championship in March. She has not played since the FM Championship in August, where she finished as the runner-up.
How to Watch the 2026 Lotte Championship
You can watch the Lotte Championship this week on Golf Channel. All times below are in ET.
Thursday, Oct. 1: 8 p.m.-11 p.m on Golf Channel
Friday, Oct. 2: 8 p.m.-11 p.m on Golf Channel
Saturday, Oct. 3: 8 p.m.-11 p.m on Golf Channel
Sunday, Oct. 4: 8 p.m.-11 p.m on Golf Channel
