2025 Ford Championship Returns to U.S. Soil with Thrilling Lineup
The much-anticipated 2025 Ford Championship has triumphantly returned to the United States after an exhilarating tour through Thailand, Singapore, and China. Golf enthusiasts are set for a spectacular showdown at the Whirlwind Golf Club from March 27-30, where the tournament will feature an impressive array of talent, including 19 of the top 20 golfers from the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings.
Nelly Korda Defends Her Title
The spotlight is on World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who is back to defend her title after a stunning victory last year where she clinched the championship by two strokes, finishing 20-under-par 268. Reflecting on her win, Korda emphasized the importance of precision and focus, remarking, “Just made sure we went through the process of every shot and just played some really solid golf coming in too.” This year, the stakes are even higher with a prize purse of $2.25 million and 500 CME points up for grabs.
Tee Times and Stellar Matchups
The first round promises intense competition starting at 7:00 am (ET). On Hole 1, Paula Reto will face off against Xiaowen Yin and Mariel Galdiano, while Hole 10 will see Fiona Xu compete with Gigi Stoll and Alexa Pano. Fans can look forward to a star-studded afternoon as Nelly Korda takes on Jeeno Thitikul and Patty Tavatanakit at 12:39 am (ET) on Hole 1. Meanwhile, Lydia Ko will challenge Ruoning Yin and Charley Hull on Hole 10 at 7:44 am (ET). The excitement doesn’t end there—each group promises to deliver top-tier golf action.
Full Schedule of Pairings
From dawn till dusk, the course will be alive with action. Key pairings include:
- 7:11 am: Dani Holmqvist, Jing Yan, Jeongeun Lee5 on Hole 1; Gabby Barker, Frida Kinhult, Brooke Matthews on Hole 10.
- 7:33 am: Mao Saigo, Cristie Kerr, Linnea Strom on Hole 1; Yuka Saso, Linn Grant, Ayaka Furue on Hole 10.
- 12:28 pm: Lexi Thompson, Hannah Green, A Lim Kim on Hole 1; Gaby Lopez, Anna Nordqvist, Nataliya Guseva on Hole 10.
- 1:12 pm: Maja Stark, Stacy Lewis, Ryann O’Toole on Hole 1; Miyu Yamashita, Moriya Jutanugarn, Gabriela Ruffels on Hole 10.
Catch Every Moment of the Action Live
Golf fans won’t want to miss a single swing of the club. The Ford Championship will be broadcast live, starting Thursday, March 27, with a digital stream on NBC from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm (ET), followed by a two-hour segment on Golf Channel and NBC Digital from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm (ET). The same schedule applies for Friday. As the weekend approaches, the coverage will be extended from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (ET) exclusively on Golf Channel and NBC Digital. For those preferring to stream, the Golf Channel provides the perfect option.
As the tournament unfolds, all eyes are on the field to see if Nelly Korda will retain her crown or if a new champion will emerge. Let the games begin!
