Golf sensation in Pattaya: Honda LPGA 2026 with $1.8 million in prize money!

Golf sensation in Pattaya: Honda LPGA 2026 with $1.8 million in prize money!

What's on the beautiful beaches of Pattaya? That’s right, the big golf event “Honda LPGA Thailand 2026”! From February 19th to 22nd, 2026, the Siam Country Club Old Course will once again be the stage for top athletes. Now in its 19th year, this fantastic tournament is all about the shared belief in equality in sport and the promotion of golf in Thailand. With total prize money of an impressive $1.8 million, equivalent to approximately 60 million baht, the event is a real magnet for the LPGA Tour's top talent.

This year, the focus is particularly on Thai and Japanese female golfers. Among the 72 participants are world champions who will be remembered by our viewers for a long time. Among the Thai stars, Atthaya Thitikul, the current world No. 1, Patty Tavatanakit, the 2024 champion, and Ariya Jutanugarn, who secured the title in 2021, will be particularly watched. But Janewattananond, who has already won two national qualifying titles, will not be missing either. On the Japanese side, Miu Yamashita and Rio Takeda, known from major international competitions, are attracting a lot of attention.
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Lifestyle golf for everyone

The “Lifestyle Golf” concept combines not only top sporting performance, but also entertainment and inspiration that enriches the event. Honda has been the main sponsor since 2006 and shows a sustained commitment, not only to women's sport, but also to the local community. Activities include various youth and volunteer programs, such as the Young Ambassador Program and national qualification tournaments. Toshio Kuwahara, CEO of Asian Honda Motor Co., highlights the importance of supporting female golfers: “It is important to us to promote women's sports for 19 years.”

A special incentive for fans: spectators under 16 and over 60 can take part free of charge by registering in advance on the website hondalpgathailand.com. The ticket prices are attractive so that everyone has the opportunity to experience exciting golf action up close:

• Einzelticket Donnerstag-Freitag: 500 Baht
• Einzelticket Samstag-Sonntag: 700 Baht
• Zweitagesticket (Samstag-Sonntag): 1.200 Baht
• Vier-Tages-Ticket: 1.600 Baht

A special appeal from Atthaya Thitikul goes out to fans: "Come and support us! It's going to be great!" The anticipation for the event is already palpable and it promises to be an unforgettable experience. So let's get the girls on the track and celebrate the next round of golf in Thailand together!
The Standard reports.