Even though the Aramco China Championship is not strictly a main event on the LPGA Tour schedule, it matters for Chinese and Asian LPGA players and China because:
- Playing well here can contribute to world ranking points, increase exposure in Asia, and lead to invitation opportunities.
- For Chinese players and the broader Asian market, it’s a home stage. For example, Chinese major champion Yin Ruoning is cited as headlining.
- Hosting an event in China helps raise the profile of women’s golf in the country, provides marketing opportunities for sponsors, and gives local players a chance to shine in familiar conditions.
The Aramco China Championship has a few limitations. It isn’t a major on the LPGA. It is part of LET’s global series, not the LPGA Tour’s main schedule.
That means the direct, immediate LPGA-ranking implications may be less than, say, a major or full LPGA event.
For LPGA players who may not have strong ties to Asia or are primarily focused on their home tour in the U.S., this opportunity may not be a top priority.
However, it still presents valuable prospects for growth and exposure in a global context.
China-Saudi Arabia cooperation
The Aramco event reflects broader China–Saudi cooperation. The 2025 Aramco China Championship is more than just another golf championship:
- A tool of soft power.
- A symbol of deepening China–Saudi cooperation.
- A platform for economic diversification: Supports both economies’ shift toward services, culture, and tourism.
- A cultural and diplomatic bridge in the evolving global landscape.
The 2025 Aramco China Championship
The 2025 Aramco China Championship is set to commence on November 6 at the Mission Hills Resort in Shenzhen, China.
This exciting event will conclude the season for the Ladies European Tour’s PIF Global Series, which has already featured successful stops in Riyadh, Seoul, London, and Houston.
This year’s event will feature 104 players from 31 countries and regions competing in a 54-hole individual stroke play format.
Simultaneously, 26 four-player teams will contest a 36-hole team stroke play competition. After 36 holes, the top 60 players (including ties) will advance and share $1.5 million in prize money.
The team competition offers $500,000 in prize money.