LPGA's LOTTE Championship moving to Kapalua Resort on Maui starting in 2027
The LPGA Tour's LOTTE Championship will relocate from Oahu's Hoakalei Country Club to the Plantation Course at Kapalua Resort on Maui beginning in 2027, according to the report. The March 18–21 event carries a $3 million prize purse and will be the first LPGA tournament held at Kapalua since the 2008 Kapalua LPGA Classic. The move fills a void left by the PGA Tour, which ended more than 50 years of Hawaii tournaments, citing logistical complexities as it streamlined its schedule. Resort and local officials welcomed the news as a meaningful economic lift for West Maui, which is still recovering from the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
Getting a pro event back at Kapalua is a significant lift for the resort and region as Maui continues its recovery efforts following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.
Why it matters
For brands: Sponsors and resort partners gain visibility at a high-profile venue as Hawaii works to rebuild its professional golf presence.
For media: The event adds a marquee Hawaii dateline to LPGA coverage, with the companion Nanea Cup offering the first televised look at one of golf's most exclusive private clubs.
For athletes: LPGA Tour players will compete on a nationally ranked public course with a $3 million purse in a new Hawaii stop on the schedule.
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Sources
- Yahoo Sports: Maui’s Kapalua Resort Lands LPGA Event After Losing Its PGA Tour Stop