HGV Tournament of Champions 2026: Who Are The Leading Betting Odds Contenders?

The 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions kicks off the 2026 LPGA Tour from January 29-February 1 at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club in Orlando, Florida.

Lilia Vu returns from injury to be part of a world-class field and open the new season in style with Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, Charley Hull, Miyu Yamashita and defending champion A Lim Kim all teeing it up.

The limited-field event brings together LPGA Tour winners and select celebrity guests for a unique pro-am format over Lake Nona’s par-72 championship layout measuring 6,617 yards.

Tight fairways and slick Bermuda greens set the stage for tactical shot-making, with warm Florida breezes adding a subtle layer of difficulty to an otherwise scoreable setup.

The $1.5 million purse launches the 2026 LPGA Tour season in style.

Current 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions Betting Odds

Player	Betting Odds
Jeeno Thitikul	9/2 (+450)
Nelly Korda	6/1 (+600)
Lydia Ko	11/1 (+1100)
Charley Hull	12/1 (+1200)
Nasa Hataoka	13/1 (+1300)
Miyu Yamashita	17/1 (+1700)
Brooke Henderson	21/1 (+2100)

Leading Contenders for the HGV Tournament of Champions

Jenno Thitikul

Jeeno Thitikul arrives at Lake Nona as the world No. 1 and one of the LPGA’s most in-form winners after multiple titles in 2025, including the CME Group Tour Championship and events in both the United States and Asia.

Her elite tee-to-green control and patience in multi-round shootouts make her a natural fit for a limited-field, champions-only opener where birdies will be plentiful but mistakes costly.

Nelly Korda

Nelly Korda returns to the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions having finished runner-up here in 2025, when she pushed A Lim Kim all the way in a low-scoring duel at Lake Nona.

A proven force in season openers and a former world No. 1, her high, powerful ball flight and sharp putting on Bermuda greens should again see her contend from the outset of 2026.

Lydia Ko

Lydia Ko brings both course comfort and champion’s pedigree as a past winner of this event and a Lake Nona resident who knows every nuance of the layout.

Fresh off another big-title season highlighted by success at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, Ko’s creativity into and around the greens is a major weapon in a pro-am environment where patience and precision are rewarded.

Charley Hull

Charley Hull tees it up in Orlando after a strong 2025 highlighted by a win at the Kroger Queen City Championship and several high finishes in big LPGA events.

Her aggressive style, piercing ball flight and ability to handle breezy conditions make her a dangerous contender at Lake Nona, especially if the scoring turns into a shootout over the closing stretch.

Brooke Henderson

Brooke Henderson returns to the champions-only field as a two-time winner of this tournament and a perennial threat whenever the LPGA gathers its elite.

With a recent national open victory in Canada on her resume and a history of excelling early in the season, her powerful driving and streaky putting give her every chance to add another HGV title.