The Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown returns to the schedule for the primary time in 5 years as the highest eight international locations, in line with positions of gamers on the earth rankings, compete in a match play format.
Eight four-player worldwide groups compete in a round-robin group stage, with the highest two from every qualifying for the semi-finals.
This yr, the motion takes place at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco as a few of the world’s prime gamers from the USA, Korea, Japan, Sweden, England, Thailand, Australia and China compete.
Earlier than the match even started there was some controversy. Firstly, it was revealed Swede Linn Grant would miss the match as a consequence of her vaccination standing regardless of qualifying. Restrictions for air travellers to the US might be lifted on 11 Might, however that doesn’t come quickly sufficient for her to compete this week, so Caroline Hedwall performs as an alternative.
The England staff confronted some important disruption even nearer to the match as Georgia Corridor and Charlie Hull withdrew as a consequence of damage and sickness respectively, which implies alternatives have opened up for Alice Hewson and Liz Younger. Nonetheless, the late withdrawal of the duo within the unique lineup didn’t go down properly with fellow England staff member Brontë Regulation.
After Spain gained the inaugural competitors in 2014, the US took the title two years later earlier than Korea triumphed in 2018 and the latter two international locations are anticipated to dominate once more this yr.
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One have a look at the groups explains why. The US is blessed with World No.1 Nelly Korda and World No.4 Lilia Vu, who demonstrated her rising star credentials by profitable the Chevron Championship lower than two weeks in the past. World No.7 Lexi Thompson and 2017 Ladies’s PGA Champion Danielle Kang full the line-up.
As for Korea, they will draw on the talents of World No.3 Jin Younger Ko, World No.9 Hyo Joo Kim, three-time Main winner In Gee Chun and World No.25 Hye Jin Choi.
It’s not simply the favoured two groups which have world-class gamers, although. Thailand boasts World No.5 Atthaya Thitikul, who demonstrated her capabilities with a tie for fourth on the Chevron Championship.
Elsewhere, China has World No.13 Xiyu Lin, who reached the playoff finally week’s JM Eagle LA Championship earlier than being edged out by Australian Hannah Inexperienced, who additionally performs alongside World No.6 Minjee Lee.
Different gamers of word embody World No.15 Nasa Hataoka, who’s a part of the Japan staff, whereas regardless of the absence of Grant, Sweden nonetheless has three-time Main winner Anna Nordqvist and World No.30 Maja Stark in its ranks.
The groups are competing for a handbag of $2m, whereas the profitable staff will declare $500,000, with $125,000 shared between its individuals.
Under is the total breakdown of the prize cash and groups for the 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown.
Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown Prize Cash 2023
| Place | Prize Cash (Workforce/Particular person) |
|---|---|
| 1st | $500,000/$125,000 |
| 2nd | $330,000/$75,900 |
| third | $280,000/$64,400 |
| 4th | $240,000/$55,200 |
| fifth | $185,000/$42,550 |
| sixth | $170,000/$39,100 |
| seventh | $155,000/$35,650 |
| eighth | $140,000/$32,200 |
Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown Groups 2023
| Workforce | Gamers |
|---|---|
| USA | Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Lilia Vu, Danielle Kang |
| Korea | Jin Younger Ko, Hyo-Joo Kim, In Gee Chun, Hye Jin Choi |
| Japan | Nasa Hataoka, Ayaka Furue, Yuka Saso, Hinako Shibuno |
| Sweden | Maja Stark, Madelene Sagstrom, Anna Nordqvist, Caroline Hedwall |
| England | Alice Hewson, Liz Younger, Jodi Ewart Shadoff, Bronte Regulation |
| Thailand | Atthaya Thitikul, Patty Tavatanakit, Moriya Jutanugarn, Ariya Jutanugarn |
| Australia | Minjee Lee, Hannah Inexperienced, Stephanie Kyriacou, Sarah Kemp |
| China | Xiyu Lin, Ruoning Yin, Yu Liu, Ruixin Liu |
The place Is The 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown Being Performed?
The match is being performed at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco. The Willie Watson and Sam Whiting-designed course has held a number of high-profile tournaments, together with the Presidents Cup in 2009 and the 2020 PGA Championship.
What Is The Format For The 2023 Hanwha Lifeplus Worldwide Crown?
The eight groups might be seeded in two swimming pools with fourball matches over the primary three days. The highest two groups in every pool progress to the semi-final on Sunday morning. Groups that completed prime of every pool face the runners-up within the reverse pool in two singles matches and a foursome. All 4 semi-final groups then play in an an identical format within the afternoon, with the semi-final runners up competing for third place and the 2 profitable semi-finalists going through off for the title.
