The BMW Ladies Championship makes a return visit to South Korea, as the L.P.G.A.’s best descend on Pine Beach Golf Links in Haenam. Tension will only build as players grapple with coastal winds, narrow fairways, and a $2.3 million purse. It has quickly become a crown jewel of the L.P.G.A.’s Asia Swing since being introduced in 2019.

Over the years, the BMW Ladies Championship has witnessed numerous dramatic finishes and produced unforgettable champions. Given the attendance of names such as Minjee Lee, Celine Boutier, and Hyo Joo Kim, fans can anticipate a similarly tight competition. The layout favors accuracy and mental strength, so full attention is required on every hole.

The betting action is already coming in fast with a stacked card like this. Analysts are focusing on players with recent form, comfort at the course, and mental toughness. LPGA tournaments often produce surprise winners, and Pine Beach’s wild card elements will add to the mystique this week.

Here’s a look at the top five favourites to bet on and dark horses to watch.

#1: Minjee Lee

Minjee Lee comes in as the favorite, with her odds being in and around +800 (OddsChecker ). She’s on an amazing 2025 campaign, led by her third major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Her tempo, accuracy off the fairway, and patience are a great match for Pine Beach’s coastal style. Lee is No. 1 on the LPGA in a pair of key stats: greens in regulation and scoring average (LPGA Stats ). She knows how to play in windy conditions, as I mentioned, because she won her British Open like that. If she stays hot with her putter, she can easily add one more trophy to her collection.

#2: Miyū Yamashita

Miyū Yamashita is having a breakout year and is priced at about +1200 in betting markets (Golf News Net ). The Japanese sensation finally showed that she was made of the right stuff when she won the 2025 Women’s Open, winning a fight against resilient weather and major pressure.

Yamashita thrives in grind-it-out tournaments. Her powerful iron play and silky smooth putting stroke make her a contender in any field. Pine Beach’s twisting landing zones favor accuracy, which is a specialty for Yamashita. She’s a rising global power — and a tremendous betting value.

#3: Hyo Joo Kim

There’s this thing called home-field advantage, and there is no one who can claim these conditions as her own better than Hyo Joo Kim. The South Korean veteran is the winner of multiple LPGA titles and one of the top Koreans (Korea JoongAng Daily ). Placid Kim and her masterly control are a threat whenever the wind becomes a factor off the South Sea. Her putter has always been her weapon, particularly on fast, rolling greens. Priced around +1600, she’s a solid home favorite with genuine win equity. There will be raucous local support if she’s in the hunt Sunday.

#4: Lottie Woad

What absolutely took me by surprise the most last year was Lottie’s surge in the final third of to season. The English firebrand Lottie Woad has drawn rapid attention with her poise and power. The rookie torched the golf world with victory at her pro debut in this month’s ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open (Golf Monthly ). She’s one of the most interesting long shots in the field at +1200. It is that mixture of length and being unflustered under pressure that should make Woad at home on Pine Beach. If she continues to find fairways, she might once again stun a world-class field. She’s youthful, brave, and oozing self-confidence — a volatile combination in Haenam.

#5: Celine Boutier

The Bargain Pick is Celine Boutier. Celine Boutier isn’t at the top of many betting boards, but she’s still a strong sleeper pick. Boutier, praised for her control and creativity, shines when conditions grow tough. Her sharp wedge play and steady putting stroke might be enough to keep her in the mix late.

The Frenchwoman’s style of play suits Pine Beach to a tee. She might not overpower the course, but her steadiness and ability to feast on mistakes give her genuine top-five potential. And for bettors, she is a low-risk, high-reward play.

Bonus Watch: Nasa Hataoka

Stereotypical small hitter aside, Nasa Hataoka gets an automatic nod for her uncanny consistency and clutchness. Sitting around +1600 on the odds, this Japan phenom has precision and experience on a course that asks for both. If she can gain some early momentum, she may be a surprise name to see on the leaderboard by the weekend. Why These Picks Matter

This year’s BMW Ladies Championship is all about precision, patience, and poise. The chasers are led by Lee and Yamashita, who have proven form. Kim brings the home advantage. Woad and Boutier provide the balance and upside in this group. Pine Beach’s design doesn’t forgive errors. An intense wind will challenge every decision, and the leaderboard could change fast. Whether you’re watching or wagering, nothing is going to stop some good drama until the last putt drops.