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International Crown: Eight Teams Vie for $2M Prize

10/21/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown will take place October 23–26 at the New Korea Country Club in Goyang, South Korea.
Eight teams of four players will compete for a $2 million prize purse.
The U.S. enters as the top seed despite the absence of star Nelly Korda.
A new World Team will compete, featuring top players not on qualifying teams.
Thailand, the defending champion, aims to retain its title.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural International Crown golf tournament took place in 2014, organized by the LPGA with a prize purse of $1.6 million. This biennial event features teams from various countries, including the U.S. and Thailand, reflecting the growing global interest in women's sports. The tournament aims to elevate the profile of female athletes and foster international competition in golf.

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Story summary

The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown will take place October 23–26 at the New Korea Country Club in Goyang, South Korea.
Eight teams of four players will compete for a $2 million prize purse.
The U.S. enters as the top seed despite the absence of star Nelly Korda.
A new World Team will compete, featuring top players not on qualifying teams.
Thailand, the defending champion, aims to retain its title.

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