The 2026 Blue Bay LPGA headlines the LPGA Tour this week from March 5-8 at Jian Lake Blue Bay Golf Club on Hainan Island, China.
One of the most scenic stops on the 2026 LPGA calendar, the tropical setting in China offers postcard views alongside a layout that tests every aspect of a player’s game.
The par‑72 layout combines coastal winds, firm greens, and water hazards on nearly every hole – rewarding precision over pure power.
An elite field of LPGA stars must judge swirling breezes off the South China Sea and keep a steady hand on grainy, fast‑running greens.
The Blue Bay layout has a reputation for producing dramatic, unpredictable leaderboards as the weekend unfolds.
Current 2026 Blue Bay LPGA Betting Odds
| Player | Betting Odds |
|---|---|
| Ayaka Furue | 11/1 (+1100) |
| Hye‑Jin Choi | 11/1 (+1100) |
| Youmin Hwang | 13/1 (+1300) |
| Auston Kim | 15/1 (+1500) |
| Rio Takeda | 15/1 (+1500) |
| A Lim Kim | 17/1 (+1700) |
Leading 2026 Blue Bay LPGA Contenders
Ayaka Furue
Japan’s Ayaka Furue arrives in red‑hot form after a string of top‑10s to start the 2026 season. Her short‑game finesse and ability to flight wedges in the wind make her ideally suited to Blue Bay’s challenges.
With form on her side, Furue enters the week as the rightful favourite for victory in China.
Youmin Hwang
A promising South Korean, Youmin Hwang has impressed with maturity beyond her years. Her accuracy and calm under pressure could shine on a layout that punishes over‑aggression.
Expect her to quietly build momentum through the week and feature strongly on Sunday.
Hye‑Jin Choi
South Korea’s Hye‑Jin Choi has quickly become one of the most consistent performers on tour. Her compact swing and reliability around the greens have brought her multiple close calls recently.
If her putter stays hot, this could be the week she breaks through for another LPGA title.
Auston Kim
American Auston Kim continues to make waves in her sophomore season, showcasing both power and poise under pressure including when runner-up in the HSBC Women’s World Championship last week.
Her aggressive style fits Blue Bay’s risk‑reward par‑5s perfectly, and should she maintain control off the tee, Kim’s attacking mindset might deliver her first LPGA win of the year.
Rio Takeda
Japan’s Rio Takeda is capable of going low when confidence is high as she showed last year when winning the Blue Bay LPGA title.
Her smooth tempo and clean ball‑striking have produced plenty of top finishes across Asia, and she thrives in warm, breezy conditions similar to Hainan’s. A contender in form and full of belief.
A Lim Kim
Major champion A Lim Kim knows how to win in testing conditions with her strong iron play and fearless approach on windy courses making her a prime candidate to contend.
If she finds early rhythm with the driver, Kim’s experience could push her into Blue Bay’s late‑week spotlight.
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