LOTTE Championship Kicks Off in Hawaii, Stars Face Travel Challenge Next
The LOTTE Championship, the final LPGA Tour event on North American soil until mid-November, tees off this week at Ewa Beach Country Club in Oahu, Hawaii. The tournament, which usually spans four days, will conclude a day earlier this season due to a unique issue. Players face a significant travel challenge next, with a long journey and an 18-hour time difference awaiting them for the next event in Shanghai, China.
Among the notable players competing this week are Nelly Korda, the World No.2, who finished T2nd here in 2021, and Charley Hull, the LPGA Tour's most recent winner. Brooke Henderson, a two-time champion of this event, is also in the field. Defending champion A Lim Kim headlines the tournament. The players will have to manage their energy levels and adapt to the time difference, as the next stop after the LOTTE Championship is the Buick LPGA Shanghai in China, following a week off due to the 2025 Ryder Cup.
Players will need to consider factors such as travel conditions, their personal schedules, and strategies to cope with jet lag when deciding whether to participate in the Shanghai event. Those with experience playing in Asia may have an advantage due to familiarity with long journeys and time zone changes.
The LOTTE Championship, with its star-studded field and unique scheduling this season, promises an exciting week of golf in Hawaii. After the tournament, players will face a significant travel challenge as they prepare for the Buick LPGA Shanghai, highlighting the global nature of the LPGA Tour.
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