new Nanea Cup tournament<\/a> as a two-week swing in Hawaii.<\/p>\nNext year\u2019s event also marks the 15th edition of the LOTTE Championship. The tournament\u2019s first appearance was at Ko Olina Golf Club in 2012 before moving to Hoakalei Country Club in 2022.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we continue to strengthen the LPGA Tour schedule, venues with deep-rooted heritage like Kapalua are exactly what we look for,\u201d said LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler. \u201cWe want to thank Hoakalei Country Club for the last five years and look forward to building on the success of the LOTTE Championship at its new home in Maui.\u201d<\/p>\n
Local golfer Allisen Corpuz said she\u2019s excited for the move. <\/p>\n
\u201cGrowing up in Hawaii, attending the LOTTE Championship was always a highlight for me, and I think Kapalua is an incredible venue to showcase the beauty of Hawaii and everything that makes the islands so special,\u201d she said. \u201cI\u2019m really looking forward to competing there and being able to share that experience with fans at home.\u201d<\/p>\n
Supporting Maui recovery<\/p>\n
The LPGA Tour said bringing a world-class golf tournament back to Maui reaffirms its commitment to supporting the island\u2019s continued recovery and revitalization following the 2023 Lahaina wildfires.<\/p>\n
The golf industry remains a significant economic driver for Hawaii, contributing an estimated $3.4 billion annually to the state\u2019s economy through direct, indirect, and induced impacts, the tour said.<\/p>\n
Kapalua Resort has previously hosted the PGA Tour with The Sentry, which was played from 1999 to 2025 at The Plantation Course, and the LPGA Tour with the Kapalua LPGA Classic, played in 2008 at The Bay Course.<\/p>\n
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