The 7th edition of the LPGA Tour’s Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions at Lake Nona Golf and Country Club is shaping up to be a barnburner with Nelly Korda, fresh off seven LPGA wins in 2024 ready for another victory. Lydia Ko is also stealing the spotlight with her automatic entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame—a hot topic since the Paris Olympics. More in the game, the official website of the LPGA Tour calls Alexa Pano “a longshot” while counting on her familiarity with the field.
From Jan 30th to Feb 2nd, it’s a green light on the par 72, 6,624-yard course, where 32 of the LPGA’s finest and 51 celebrities are to compete in a point-based format. No team-ups, the players will go solo for the win. Here’s a closer look at the prize money, let’s see how it’s all stacked up.
Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions: What’s for each player?
A $500,000 increase in prize money brings the total to $2 million this year, up from $1.5 million in the past. The winner will now receive $300,000, a nice bump from $250,000, and earn 500 Race to CME Globe points.
In this no-cut event, the celebrities aren’t just there to support entertainment—they’re competing for a slice of the $500,000 prize pool, with $100,000 going to the winner. Expect to see stars like Don Cheadle, soccer icon Brandi Chastain, and more at the red-carpet fairways! But before the Tour heats up, scroll through the purse distribution, as reported by GolfMonthly.
1st
$300,000
2nd
$227,854
3rd
$165,292
4th
$127,866
5th
$102,918
6th
$84,205
7th
$70,483
8th
$61,751
9th
$55,514
10th
$50,523
11th
$46,780
12th
$43,661
13th
$40,916
14th
$38,422
15th
$36,176
16th
$34,180
17th
$32,435
18th
$30,938
19th
$29,691
20th
$28,692
21st
$27,695
22nd
$26,696
23rd
$25,699
24th
$24,700
25th
$23,827
26th
$22,955
27th
$22,080
28th
$21,207
29th
$20,334
30th
$19,586
31st
$18,837
32nd
$18,088
It had been 14 long years since Lydia Ko last tasted victory, but last year, she broke that dry spell in style, claiming a two-shot win over Alexa Pano. Though her 20th victory left her one point short of Hall of Fame qualification, she wasn’t done yet. With Olympic gold in her hands, Ko completed the story that had been years in the making, and the finale was nothing short of legendary!
How is the HGV Tournament of Champions course?
Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando? Total golf heaven, a spot where epic challenges meet jaw-dropping views. The 18-hole championship course weaves through a secluded, wooded front nine before opening up to dramatic lake vistas on the back nine. This creates a landscape that’s as stunning as it is strategic. Enriching a tough HGV Tournament of Champions and more events on a par 72 layout that stretches 6,624 yards, the course urges players for precision. Its strategic bunkering, water hazards, and tees are surrounded by oak, pine, and cypress trees, a masterpiece of Tom Fazio.
The 2025 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions commences today! Who are you rooting for? #HGVLPGA@LPGA | @LakeNonaGCC pic.twitter.com/RTvkmJlGXe
— HiltonGrandVacations (@HiltonGrandVac) January 30, 2025
The lush TifEagle Bermuda grass greens and Tifway 419 Bermuda fairways create a pristine surface that pushes everything up a notch. The complete course for the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions 2025 is set within a tranquil 600-acre estate, an immersive experience that’s anything but ordinary. As a challenging course, Lake Nona is a playground for those who bring the game to life.
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