After 8 long years, the LPGA Tour has finally made its way back to Mexican soil with the first edition of the Riviera Maya Open. The 144-player full-field event will feature prominent names, including past LPGA Mexico event winners, rookies, amateurs, and Mexican and Latin American golfers. Teeing off on May 22 at the El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen. Designed by Greg Norman, it has been the home for LIV Golf and PGA Tour events in the past. With a close competition and top names participating, there is no certainty for the winner. Having said that, here are the top 5 names who can win.

5 names that might clinch the title at the Riviera Maya Open 2025

Rio Takeda

At the top of the list is the Japanese professional who has already impressed with her consistent performance. Rio Takeda started the year with an 8th place at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, and soon after, she won her second title at the LPGA Tour, which was the Blue Bay LPGA. Apart from the win, she has four top-10 finishes and just one missed cut. Interestingly, the 22-year-old has recorded a 5th-place and a tied 8th-place finish in the past two participations. Takeda had consistently maintained a below-par score in all 8 rounds while adding approximately $200,000 to the bank account.

Charley Hull

Even before the event picks began, Charley Hull had joined the list of favorites. Famous for her smoking habits, she has now made peace with quitting forever. Her decision not just left a wave of joy but has also begun speculation on her performance. Even though she has had decent finishes, the expectations are even higher now. The 29-year-old English professional has 5 participations till now in 2025, out of which she has one top-5, one top-15, and one top-20 place finish. Notably, her T40 place at the Black Desert Championship showcased her consistency as she maintained 70 for all four rounds. If not better than not worse as well, that’s what the world No. 15 has worked on.

Hye Jin Choi

Being one of the successful players on the LPGA of Korea Tour with 12 wins, Choi Hye-jin joined the LPGA Tour in 2022 and brought high expectations for her performance. Even though she has not won a title yet on the American Tour, the consistent performances and close finishes are what have kept her expectations strong. The 25-year-old South Korean has managed to make the cut in 7 out of 8 participations. Her lowest finish this season was T33, which shares a great tale about her performance. Apart from this, she has one top-10 and three top-20 place finishes recorded.

Carlota Ciganda

Joining the list and roster as the past champion in Mexico is the Spanish professional, Carlota Ciganda. In 2016, she won the Lorena Ochoa Match Play event, beating five runner-ups by 2 strokes. Being the past winner adds an advantage for her, but that is not all. The 34-year-old has been continuing to showcase her dominance on the course. Until now, with 6 performances, she has achieved two top-10 and two top-20 place finishes. Notably, at the last Mizuho American Open, she recorded a T3 finish with a 12-under 276 score.

Somi Lee

Another South Korean professional, Somi Lee, is in a strong position to contend for the Riviera Maya Open. The 26-year-old has shown an impressive performance in 2025. She has not just made cuts in every event this season, but has also recorded decent finishes. The lowest place this season for her was at the Honda LPGA Thailand, where she was placed T41. If we take a recap of her performance, Lee has two top-15 and four top-30 finishes until now. And with her participation on Mexican soil, it might be her first win of the season.

With the golfers in substantial form and the LPGA making a comeback in Mexico, a pure golfing delight is on its way for the fans. Well, not just these five, but rookies, amateurs, and regional top golfers will make the four rounds adrenaline-filled. Though the majority is going with the five listed above. Who are you picking for the Riviera Maya Open 2025? Share your pick with us in the comments below.