01세계 정상급 골퍼들의 자존심을 건 한판 승부
미국여자프로골프(LPGA) 투어와 일본여자프로골프(JLPGA) 투어가 공동으로 주최하는 2026 TOTO 재팬 클래식의 참가 선수 명단이 공개되었다. 이번 대회는 LPGA 투어를 대표하는 세계적인 스타들과 JLPGA 투어의 상위권 간판선수들이 함께 출전해 치열한 우승 경쟁을 펼치게 된다.
출전진 분석에 따르면, 시즌 후반기 레이스의 중요한 분수령이 될 이번 대회에는 세계 랭킹 최상위권 선수들이 다수 이름을 올렸다. 특히 아시안 스윙 일정 중 하나로 치러지는 만큼, 주요 선수들은 포인트 적립과 시즌 타이틀 확보를 위해 총력전을 펼칠 예정이다.
컷탈락 규정 없이 진행되는 이번 대회에서는 LPGA 투어 주요 선수들과 홈 코스의 이점을 안고 싸우는 JLPGA 선수들 간의 정면승부가 최대 관전 포인트로 꼽힌다.
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Nasa Hataoka of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the tournament following the final round of the TOTO Japan Classic 2025 at Seta Golf Course on November 9, 2025 in Otsu, Shiga, Japan
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The LPGA Tour and JLPGA Tour head to Taiheiyo Club Minori Course in Omitama, Ibaraki, Japan, for the 48th playing of the TOTO Japan Classic. Featuring a $2.10 million purse and contested over 72 holes, the tournament boasts a stellar field highlighted by five past champions, 10 of the top 25 players in the Rolex Rankings, six 2026 tour winners, and six 2026 LPGA Tour rookies.
Leading the field is Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul, joined by fellow top-10 ranked competitors Miyu Yamashita (No. 4) and Hyo Joo Kim (No. 6). Former tournament champions in action include two-time winner and defending champion Nasa Hataoka (2018, 2025), Rio Takeda (2024), Ai Suzuki (2019), Mi Hyang Lee (2014), and two-time winner Jiyai Shin (2008, 2010). The event will also feature six 2026 LPGA Tour rookies making their mark on Japanese soil, including Melanie Green, Erika Hara, Youmin Hwang, Carla Tejedo Mulet, Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, and Lauren Walsh.
Nasa Hataoka (2025, 2018), Rio Takeda (2024), Ai Suzuki (2019), Mi Hyang Lee (2014), Jiyai Shin (2010, 2008)
Hannah Green (HSBC Women’s World Championship, JM Eagle LA Championship presented by Plastpro), Shiho Kuwaki (AIG Women’s Open), Mi Hyang Lee (Blue Bay LPGA), Jeeno Thitikul (Honda LPGA Thailand, Mizuho Americas Open, LOTTE Championship), Miyu Yamashita (Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give, CPKC Women’s Open, Maybank Championship), Yuri Yoshida (BMW Ladies Championship)
Jeeno Thitikul (Rolex Rankings No. 2), Miyu Yamashita (4), Hyo Joo Kim (6), Shiho Kuwaki (11), Aki Iwai (18), Minjee Lee (20), Nasa Hataoka (21)
Melanie Green, Erika Hara, Youmin Hwang, Carla Tejedo Mulet, Suvichaya Vinijchaitham, Lauren Walsh
Shiho Kuwaki, Shuri Sakuma, Yuna Araki, Kana Nagai, Fuka Suga, Yui Kawamoto, Yuzuki Yoshizawa, Rin Yoshida, Ai Suzuki, Haruka Amamoto, Mitsuki Kobayashi, Kano Nakamura, Sayaka Takahashi, Sora Kamiya, Jiyai Shin, Yuka Yasuda, Nana Suganuma, Aina Fujimoto, Chia Yen Wu, MinYoung Lee, Megumi Kido, Ko Kurabayashi, Shina Kanazawa, Yumeno Masada, Misaki Miyazawa, Aihi Takano, Hibiki Iriya, Sumika Nakasone, Serena Aoki, Sakura Koiwai, Minami Hiruta, Pei-Ying Tsai, Eri Okayama, Ritsuko Ryu, Miyu Sato