Ko, Woad Share Lead in LPGA Tour Opener

Lake Nona member Lydia Ko and Lottie Woad tied for first after second round in Florida

Jan. 30, 2026 at 7:47pm

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Lydia Ko, a Lake Nona member and the 2024 tournament winner, shot a 5-under 67 on Friday to share the second-round lead with Lottie Woad at the LPGA Tour's season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, Florida.

Why it matters

The LPGA Tour's season-opening event is an important early test for top players as they look to set the tone for the rest of the year. Ko, a former world No. 1, is seeking her first win since 2024, while Woad is looking to build on a breakout 2025 season.

The details

Ko and Woad are tied at 11-under par through two rounds. Ko said she hasn't had to make many difficult par saves so far, indicating she has played a clean and consistent tournament. Canadian star Brooke Henderson is currently tied for 19th place.

  • The tournament is being played on Friday, January 31, 2026.

The players

Lydia Ko

A Lake Nona member and the 2024 tournament winner, Ko is a former world No. 1 golfer seeking her first win since 2024.

Lottie Woad

Woad is tied for the lead with Ko after two rounds and is looking to build on a breakout 2025 season on the LPGA Tour.

Brooke Henderson

The Canadian star is currently tied for 19th place after the second round.

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What they’re saying

“I've had to hole some good par putts, but I really haven't put myself in that many difficult positions as of yet,”

— Lydia Ko (TSN Canada)

The takeaway

The early leaderboard at the LPGA Tour's season-opening event features a mix of established stars like Lydia Ko and rising talents like Lottie Woad, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of golf in Orlando.