In October 2025, fans will be able to watch the world’s best athletes fiercely competing for the honor of their home country

This is the second time the tournament will be held in Korea, following the 2018 edition won by the Korean Team

SEOUL and DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 28, 2024) – Hanwha, a global business conglomerate based in the Republic of Korea, and the LPGA Tour are proud to announce that the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown will be held at New Korea Country Club in Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea. The prestigious event, the only competition in professional golf where each team represents their home countries, will be held on Oct. 23-26.

The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown will be held over four days with a total prize pool of $2 million, including $500,000 for the winning team. The first three rounds will feature four-ball match play, while the final round will combine singles and foursomes match play to determine the champion. Participating countries and players will be selected based on the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. Official cut-off dates will be announced in the coming months.

The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown is conducted by the LPGA and sponsored by LIFEPLUS, the joint brand of Hanwha's financial affiliates, including Hanwha Life Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, Hanwha Investment & Securities, Hanwha Life Financial Services, Carrot General Insurance, and Hanwha Asset Management. Hanwha LIFEPLUS became the title sponsor of the International Crown in 2023. This initiative offers the happiness of life through achievement and growth to its customers and promotes the Hanwha and LIFEPLUS brands globally, enhancing their reputation as leading global brands.

"We will do everything possible to bring the excitement and enjoyment of the world’s best players to the Korean fans who love golf," said an official of the sponsor Hanwha LIFEPLUS.

“We are incredibly grateful to Hanwha LIFEPLUS for their support of the LPGA and the International Crown, and we're thrilled to bring this prestigious event back to the Republic of Korea at New Korea Country Club,” said Ricki Lasky, Chief Tour Business and Operations Officer for the LPGA. “Korean fans are some of the most passionate and dedicated in the world, and their energy will undoubtedly create an unforgettable atmosphere for the athletes and spectators alike. The International Crown exemplifies the unique spirit of team golf, where national pride and camaraderie take center stage, and we can't wait for an exciting week of fierce competition and celebration of the global nature of the women’s game."

The International Crown was first staged in 2014 at Caves Valley Golf Club in Maryland and was won by the Spanish Team (Carlota Ciganda, Belen Mozo, Azahara Munoz, Beatriz Recari). The 2016 edition was also won by the host nation, with the U.S. Team (Cristie Kerr, Stacy Lewis, Gerina Mendoza, Lexi Thompson) emerging victorious at Merit Club in Illinois. The 2018 International Crown took place at Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea in Incheon, Republic of Korea, where the Korean Team (In Gee Chun, In Kyung Kim, Sung Hyun Park, So Yeon Ryu) claimed victory.

After being canceled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the tournament resumed in 2023 at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, Calif., in partnership with Hanwha LIFEPLUS. The team from Thailand (Ariya Jutanugarn, Moriya Jutanugarn, Patty Tavatanakit, Jeeno Thitikul) emerged victorious.

Opened in 1966, New Korea Country Club is a prestigious golf course with a rich history and tradition located just 30 minutes from central Seoul. The course takes full advantage of its natural terrain, particularly with the beautiful cherry trees lining the peaks of Bukhansan Mountain, which provides an ideal setting for the world's only country-versus-country team competition.

2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown to be Held at New Korea Country Club in the Republic of Korea

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