Inaugural Futu Ladies World Championship Presented by Moomoo to Feature Record $3.4 Million LPGA Purse in Asia

(BOSTON, 26 August 2026) Organized by the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) and SMK, global investment and trading platform moomoo today announced a landmark partnership to launch the inaugural ‘Futu Ladies World Championship Presented by Moomoo’ (“Futu Championship”) in Hong Kong, with a world-class field competing for a $3.4 million purse, the highest of any LPGA Tour event in Asia.

The new LPGA Hong Kong tournament will take place at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club from 4 to 7 March 2027, marking the first LPGA Tour event in Hong Kong since 1976 and a thrilling finale to the LPGA’s 2027 spring Asia swing, which includes Tour events in Thailand and Singapore.

Partnering with the LPGA to bring the Futu Championship to the dynamic city of Hong Kong and featuring a 78-player field of the world’s top female golfers will be broadcast across approximately 130 countries. Moomoo aims to leverage the Futu Championship’s global reach and its own fintech ecosystem to further grow the visibility and appeal of women’s golf across the region.

The new tournament will be staged at Hong Kong’s internationally renowned The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club as part of the multi-year deal. Fondly dubbed the “Pebble Beach of Asia”, this scenic yet strategically challenging coastal course was instrumental in bringing the elite competition to Hong Kong. Athletes will contend against its championship‑calibre layout against a backdrop of stunning ocean vistas.

“Our fans across Asia have always been some of the most passionate in the world and going to strong markets that match that energy matters to us — we couldn't be more excited to bring the Tour to Hong Kong,” said LPGA Commissioner Craig Kessler. “This event checks every box we look for — a championship-calibre course, a market ready for the Tour, a perfect fit within our spring Asia swing, and partners who share our vision. We're very thankful for Futu, moomoo, and SMK, whose support made it possible to host an LPGA Tour event at a venue like The Clearwater Bay Golf and Country Club, with a $3.4 million purse — the largest of any LPGA Tour event in Asia.”

In addition to the tournament itself, the Futu Championship represents a strategic partnership between the LPGA, moomoo, SMK and title sponsor Futu Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: FUTU), creating opportunities to support youth golf in Hong Kong while promoting the women’s game throughout the Greater Bay Area and across Asia.

The new LPGA tournament has already received enthusiastic endorsements from a host of world-class players, including Chinese star Ruoning Yin, Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and American stand-out Andrea Lee, with the golfing stars attending the official announcement and looking forward with great anticipation to the tournament’s inaugural edition in Hong Kong.

Neil McDonald, CEO of Moomoo U.S., remarked, “At moomoo, we believe in backing people who put in the work, who study, strategize and perform at the highest level. That is what we see in our investors, and it is exactly what we see in the world-class athletes of the LPGA. We are proud to partner with the LPGA and SMK to meaningfully invest in women’s sports, bring the very best of women’s golf to Hong Kong and help inspire the next generation of athletes across Asia.”

“Starting with the best purse, best course, and best partners, SMK endeavours to provide world top lady golfers with an unforgettable Asia experience in the inaugural 2027 Hong Kong LPGA tournament,” explained Sum Huang, CEO of SMK. “This city deserves more premium world-class professional sports events to match its global status. SMK’s multi-year commitment will help make the Futu Championship a real long-term anchor mega event for Hong Kong.”

The inaugural edition of the Futu Championship carries the theme “Future is in Play”, embodying the shared vision of the LPGA, SMK, moomoo, Futu, The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club and its suite of partners for what lies ahead, alongside their long-term commitment to the development of women’s golf in Hong Kong.

As the anticipation builds for this marquee event taking place next March, the Hong Kong tournament has secured strong backing from a roster of globally renowned organizations. Confirmed official tournament partners include Morgan Stanley, Trip.com Group, Rolex, Tasaki, South China Morning Post and O’Melveny & Myers LLP.

Separately, a local launch event will be held at The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club in Hong Kong on 27 August (Hong Kong Time). The gathering will feature representatives from LPGA Asia‑Pacific team, title sponsor Futu, venue partner The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club, Golf Association of Hong Kong, China and other distinguished guests. A special announcement relevant to the tournament and Hong Kong will also be made at the event — further details to follow.

LPGA and Moomoo Announce Landmark Strategic Partnership to Bring LPGA Tour to Hong Kong

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