Lydia Ko is preparing to compete in the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open, set to take place this week in Ontario, Canada. She will be accompanied by fellow golfer and close friend Danielle Kang as they both take on the course at the Mississauga Golf and Country Club, aiming for strong performances in this key tournament.
Before the tournament’s opening round on Thursday, Ko shared a glimpse of their practice session on Instagram, capturing a moment with Kang on the golf course. The LPGA Hall of Famer described the day positively, signaling optimism about her week ahead.
“This week is already off to a great start.”
—Lydia Ko, Professional Golfer
Detailed Insights into Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang’s Tournament Tee Times
Lydia Ko will begin her first round at 1:20 PM local time, paired with Chisato Iwai and Rose Zhang. Danielle Kang is scheduled to tee off earlier, at 12:58 PM, alongside Paula Reto and Carla Bernat Escuder. Both golfers face the challenging layout of the Mississauga Golf and Country Club, which demands precision and strategy to conquer.
Current Form and Recent Results for Ko and Kang on the 2025 LPGA Tour
Heading into this event, Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang carry different momentum based on their 2025 LPGA Tour performances. Ko holds the world ranking of third and has already celebrated a victory this year at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, bringing her closer to attaining her 24th career win. Meanwhile, Kang, ranked 540th globally, is still seeking her first title of the season.
The following is a look at their results in significant LPGA events so far this year:
Lydia Ko’s 2025 LPGA Tour Results:
- Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions – 6th place (13 under par)
- Founders Cup – Tied 48th (1 under par)
- HSBC Women’s World Championship – Winner (13 under par)
- Ford Championship – Tied 6th (18 under par)
- T-Mobile Match Play – Tied 35th (38 under par)
- Chevron Championship – Tied 52nd (5 over par)
- Mizuho Americas Open – Tied 11th (8 under par)
- U.S. Women’s Open – Tied 26th (3 over par)
- KPMG Women’s Open – Tied 12th (5 over par)
- Dow Championship – Missed cut (1 under par)
- Amundi Evian Championship – Missed cut (5 over par)
- AIG Women’s Open – Tied 36th (3 over par)
Danielle Kang’s 2025 LPGA Tour Results:
- Founders Cup – Missed cut (1 over par)
- HSBC Women’s World Championship – Tied 62nd (19 over par)
- Blue Bay LPGA – Tied 68th (10 over par)
- Ford Championship – Missed cut (4 over par)
- T-Mobile Match Play – Tied 58th (32 under par)
- JM Eagle LA Championship – Missed cut (5 over par)
- Black Desert Championship – Withdrew (2 over par)
- Mexico Riviera Maya Open – Missed cut (9 over par)
- ShopRite LPGA Classic – Tied 54th (2 under par)
- Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give – Missed cut (3 over par)
- KPMG Women’s PGA Championship – Missed cut (13 over par)
- Dow Championship – Missed cut (1 under par)
- Standard Portland Classic – Missed cut (1 under par)
Looking Ahead: What the 2025 CPKC Women’s Open Means for Both Golfers
The 2025 CPKC Women’s Open represents a critical opportunity for both Lydia Ko and Danielle Kang to showcase their skills and strengthen their standings on the LPGA Tour. For Ko, the event is a chance to build on her recent win and edge closer to another career milestone. For Kang, this tournament could provide the breakthrough needed to capture a first victory this season.
The competition at the Mississauga Golf and Country Club is expected to be intense, with both players demonstrating readiness and mutual support as they prepare to face the course’s challenges together in Ontario.