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Toto Japan Classic 2025: Who Are The Leading Betting Odds Contenders?

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The 2025 Toto Japan Classic is the latest LPGA Tour event taking place from November 6-9 at the Seta Golf Course in Shiga, Japan.

As the only official LPGA Tour event held in Japan, it attracts a strong international field alongside top JLPGA players, competing for a $2.1 million purse.

The event brings together 78 players from both tours including last year’s winner Rio Takeda, who prevailed in a six-hole playoff on the scenic Shiga Prefecture.

Seta Golf Course presents a challenging layout that rewards precision and strategy, favoring players who can handle pressure and adapt to local conditions.

2025 Toto Japan Classic Betting Odds

PlayerOdds
Minjee Lee+750
Miyu Yamashita+900
Akie Iwai+1200
Nasa Hataoka+1200
Ayaka Furue+1500
Chisato Iwai+1500
Rio Takeda+1500
Shuri Sakuma+1900

Toto Japan Classic Leading Contenders

Minjee Lee

The highest-ranked player in the field, Minjee Lee is in strong form this season and looks to add another title to her impressive resume. Her consistent performance across the LPGA Tour makes her a top favorite at the Toto Japan Classic.

Miyu Yamashita

A prominent Japanese player bringing local support, Miyu Yamashita heads into the event on the back of victory in last week’s Maybank Championship in Malaysia.

She has gained experience and success in recent years and will look to excel at home on the Seta Golf Course.

Akie Iwai

Akie Iwai claimed six successes on the LPGA of Japan Tour in 2024 and claimed her maiden LPGA Tour title in August 2025 at the Portland Classic.

In her rookie LPGA season, she has shown increasing strokes gained in most areas, especially tee-to-green and approach shots and will be a strong contender.

Nasa Hataoka

Nasa Hataoka has been a mainstay on the LPGA and JLPGA Tours with multiple wins and strong major appearances.

Her mental toughness and ability to perform under pressure in high-stakes tournaments makes her a perennial contender in international events and she is a leading candidate for the Toto Japan Classic.​​

Ayaka Furue

Ayaka Furue is regarded as one of Japan’s most consistent and accomplished female golfers with eight wins on the JLPGA as well as her major breakthrough at the 2024 Evian Championship.

The diminutive Japanese star will be a popular winner if successful this week.

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