LPGA Lotte Championship Will Move to Kapalua in 2027
The tournament will relocate to the Plantation Course and shift to a March schedule starting in 2027.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Golf
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Starting in March 2027, the LPGA Tour will host the Lotte Championship at Kapalua's Plantation Course in Hawaii. This move marks a significant venue change from the tournament's previous home at Hoakalei Country Club.
Why it matters
The relocation establishes a two-week Hawaiian tournament stretch that aligns the Lotte Championship with the tour's early year Asian swing. By pairing the event with the new Nanea Cup on the Big Island, the tour aims to optimize its travel schedule in the region.
The Plantation Course at Kapalua previously hosted the PGA Tour's Tournament of Champions from 1999 to 2025. The LPGA previously utilized the Kapalua resort for a tournament held at the Bay Course in 2008.
The players
LPGA Tour
This is the premier American organization for professional female golfers that oversees the global tournament schedule.
PGA Tour
This is the primary organizer of professional men's golf tournaments in the United States.
The details
The transition replaces the PGA Tour's former presence on Maui, which concluded in April 2026. This change integrates the event into a condensed island-hopping schedule for professional golfers.
Timeline
1999-2025: PGA Tour Tournament of Champions held at Kapalua.
2008: LPGA held a tournament at the Bay Course.
2022-2026: Lotte Championship hosted at Hoakalei Country Club.
April 2026: PGA Tour ended its Maui tournament.
March 2027: Lotte Championship begins at Kapalua.
Season Trajectory
This transition signals a strategic pivot to consolidate professional golf events within Hawaii, creating a high-profile two-week stretch for players. The move effectively fills the competitive void left on Maui following the conclusion of the long-standing PGA event at the same course.
The move to March permanently shifts the Lotte Championship out of its previous October slot, impacting player availability during the global tour season. Fans and bettors should note the transition to the Plantation Course, which features distinct terrain compared to the Hoakalei venue.
The takeaway
This relocation highlights the tour's ongoing effort to cluster events geographically to reduce travel demands on athletes. The shift creates a new strategic roadmap for players navigating the early months of the professional season.
Further reading
For more on professional golf schedules, visit Hawaii Golf.
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