LPGA announces a 2027 schedule with higher purses and a better flow

The LPGA Tour announced its 2027 schedule on Wednesday, featuring 33 tournaments and a record $147 million in prize money. The schedule is designed with improved routing, beginning with a three-week Asia swing in February, including a new tournament in Hong Kong, followed by a two-week stretch in Hawaii before moving to a West Coast Swing. Commissioner Craig Kessler highlighted the emphasis on better routing, course quality, and increased purses, including a new $4 million Nanea Cup event in Hawaii.