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Chairperson of TOTO Japan Classic President, Representative Director, TOTO Ltd. Shinya Tamura Chairperson of TOTO Japan Classic
President, Representative Director, TOTO Ltd. Shinya Tamura

The TOTO Japan Classic is the only official Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour event held in Japan, bringing together 78 of the top players from both the LPGA Tour and the JLPGA Tour.
This year, the tournament will be held at the beautiful Taiheiyo Club Minori Course in Ibaraki Prefecture, where we look forward to creating another memorable experience for players and golf fans alike.

The past two championships were both decided in dramatic playoff finishes, showcasing the exceptional talent and determination of the players. We look forward to another exciting championship and the unforgettable moments it is sure to bring.
We invite golf fans everywhere to follow this year's tournament closely as we look forward to witnessing another outstanding championship.
We extend a warm invitation to spectators to attend the tournament and experience the excitement and passion of the sport firsthand.

Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA), the Japan Ladies Professional Golf Association (JLPGA), and everyone involved for their continued dedication, support, and cooperation in making this tournament possible. I wish all participating players the very best of luck and hope they achieve great success throughout the championship.

ABOUT THE EVENT

The 52nd edition of the world's
premier LPGA Tour is coming to Japan!

An official LPGA Tour event that began in 1973 as the “LPGA Japan Classic.” This tournament, which brings together the world's top players, has since changed its name to the LPGA Mizuno Japan Golf Classic, the Mazda Japan Classic, the Toray Japan Queens Cup, and the Mizuno Classic, and has been held under the name “TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC” since 2015. This year marks its 52nd edition.

In the tournament's history, Ayako Okamoto finished second in 1987, becoming the first non-American to win the LPGA Tour's top purse. In 1996, Mayumi Hirase, competing as an LPGA Tour member, claimed her first LPGA Tour win. In 1998, Hiromi Kobayashi won the tournament, securing her second victory of the LPGA Tour season.
In the 2000s, Annika Sörenstam achieved a historic feat by winning the same tournament five consecutive times from 2001 to 2005. Momoko Ueda earned her LPGA Tour card by winning in 2007 and began competing full-time on the LPGA Tour the following year. In 2018, Nasa Hataoka, in her second year on the LPGA Tour, claimed a triumphant victory with a total score of 14 under par.
Amid the remarkable success of Japanese players, last year's final round was canceled due to poor course conditions caused by rain that began in the early hours of the final day. With Nasa Hataoka and Yuna Araki tied for the lead at 15-under par after the third round, the tournament went into a playoff where the 18th hole—a par-5—was converted into a 130-yard par-3.
Nasa Hataoka carded a par on the first hole of the playoff to defeat Yuna Araki, who recorded a bogey, and brilliantly claimed her second career victory at the tournament.

This tournament, which has long served as a bridge between the Japanese and U.S. tours and as a homecoming event for players competing on the LPGA Tour, will see another page of history written this year.

  • Purse

    ＄ 2.1 Ｍ

  • Players

    78

  • Format

    72 holes

  • Race to the
    CME Globe

    500 Ｐ
Tournament Name
：
LPGA Official Event TOTO Japan Classic
Tournament Venue
：
Taiheiyo Club Minori Course
Date
：
Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, November 8, 2026
Format of Play
：
 72‑hole stroke play, no cut
If players are tied for first place after seventy‑two holes, the winner is decided by a sudden‑death playoff
Purse
：
$2.1M
Race to the CME Globe: 500 Points (Winner)
Host
：
TOTO LTD.
MBS, INC.
Sports Nippon Newspapers Co., LTD.
Special Sanction
：
Japan Ladies Professional Golfers' Association
Planning
：
Sponichiprime

Player Field

  • LPGA TOUR

    43 players

    Selected from the Race to CME Globe points standings as of the conclusion of the FM Championship (August 30th)
    FIELD

  • JLPGA TOUR

    35 players

    Selected from the Mercedes Rankings as of the conclusion of the Fujitsu Ladies (October 18th)
    RANKING

Race to the CME Globe - Points Structure

CME Globe points are awarded to LPGA Tour members based on their performance in each event from the start of the season, with 500 points to the winner, 320 points to the runner-up, 230 points for third place, down to 1 point for 80th place. Major championships will carry 30 percent more value.
Players near the top of the points standings secure berths in the elite‑field Asia Swing in the fall as well as in the season‑ending CME Group Tour Championship, where the winner earns a $4 million winner’s share. The season‑long points champion also receives a $1 million bonus.

TOTO JAPAN CLASSIC Convention Secretariat
tjc@mbs.co.jp