Orlando welcomes the 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions featuring top LPGA Tour Pros and Celebrities

The 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions returns to Lake Nona. Kicking off the LPGA Tour, the tournament will welcome top entertainment and sports stars to play alongside top LPGA Tour pros.

Hilton Grand Vacations are once again hosting the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, with the highly anticipated four-day tournament returning to the prestigious Lake Nona Golf and Country Club from January 29 to February 1, 2026.

Presented in partnership with Tavistock Group, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions is one of golf’s most unique events, pairing LPGA champions from the previous two seasons with celebrity athletes, musicians and personalities from the world of tv & film for four days of world-class competition and unforgettable experiences both on and off the course.

With $2 million on the line for the pros and a $500,000 purse for celebrity players, every round delivers excitement and standout moments. in what is a dynamic season opener offering an exciting blend of world-class golf and entertainment.

In addition to the action on the course, the 2026 HGV Tournament of Champions also features an exclusive three-night concert series featuring performances by Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys, and Ella Langley.

Each season, the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions welcomes to its field the winners from the past two seasons on the LPGA Tour.

This year, A Lim Kim is returning to defend her title, having won in 2025 with a thrilling closing stretch that saw her rattle off three birdies in four holes to win by two strokes over Nelly Korda.

The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions 2026 will also feature world No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul leading the field, together with quite a few new faces who will tee it up this year for the first time at Lake Nona, including players like Youmin Hwang, Jin Hee Im, Akie and Chizzy Iwai, Somi Lee, Ingrid Lindblad, Yealimi Noh, Mao Saigo, Miranda Wang, Lottie Woad and Miyu Yamashita.

This year's lineup of celebrities features an impressive selection of famous faces from across a variety of sports and entertainment.

Last season, former hockey player Joe Pavelski won the Celebrity Division of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in his tournament debut, and he will be back again this year seeking to defend his title. He’s joined by the NBA’s Blake Griffin and Courtney Lee, Wells Adams and Ben Higgins of “The Bachelor”, actors Don Cheadle and Michael Pena, as well as athletes Brandi Chastain, Victor Cruz, and Mardy Fish, just to name a few.

World Golf Hall of Famer and Lake Nona resident Annika Sorenstam will also tee it up again this year in the Celebrity Division and will again try to win the tournament for the first time on her home course.

Full List of LPGA Players

Lauren Coughlin

Austin Ernst

Ayaka Furue

Linn Grant

Nasa Hataoka

Brooke Henderson

Charley Hull

Youmin Hwang

Jin Hee Im

Akie Iwai

Chizzy Iwai

Moriya Jutanugarn

A Lim Kim

Lydia Ko

Nelly Korda

Jennifer Kupcho

Somi Lee

Ingrid Lindblad

Yealimi Noh

Haeran Ryu

Madelene Sagstrom

Mao Saigo

Yuka Saso

Maja Stark

Linnea Strom

Jasmine Suwannapura

Rio Takeda

Bailey Tardy

Patty Tavatanakit

Jeeno Thitikul

Lilia Vu

Miranda Wang

Chanettee Wannasaen

Lottie Woad

Miyu Yamashita

Amy Yang

Angel Yin

Ruoning Yin

Rose Zhang

Full List of Celebrity Players

The Bachelor” TV personality Wells Adams

Pro Football Hall of Famer Marcus Allen

NBA champion Ray Allen

Actor and producer Robbie Amell

Actor and comedian Brian Baumgartner

FIFA Women’s World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Brandi Chastain

Award-winning actor Don Cheadle

World Series champion Roger Clemens

Super Bowl champion Victor Cruz

NBC News meteorologist Dylan Dreyer

Olympic tennis medalist Mardy Fish (past champion)

Super Bowl champion Dwight Freeney

“The Bachelor” TV personality Joey Graziadei

NBA All-Star Blake Griffin

Podcaster and content creator Hally Leadbetter

World Series champion Jon Lester

World Series champion Derek Lowe (past champion)

MLB All-Star Jeff McNeil (past champion)

Sportscaster and former NCAA national champion head coach Urban Meyer

World Series champion Kevin Millar

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons

NHL All-Star Joe Pavelski

Award-winning actor Michael Pena

World Series champion Albert Pujols

NHL All-Star Tuukka Rask

Actor and television host Alfonso Ribeiro

Actor Timothy Simons

Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith

NBA champion JR Smith

World Series champion John Smoltz (past champion)

World Golf Hall of Famer Annika Sorenstam

AMA Motocross champion James "Bubba" Stewart

Major League Soccer All-Star Taylor Twellman

Pro Football Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher

Actor and singer Jack Wagner

Actor and comedian Larry the Cable Guy

The Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions is a 72-hole, stroke-play event that counts as an official victory on the LPGA Tour.

The no-cut event features a purse of $2.1 million and will see LPGA Tour members compete right alongside celebrities, who will square off in their own competition using a modified Stableford format for a $500,000 purse.

For more information: https://www.hgvlpga.com

HGV is once again delivering exclusive entertainment with a private, three-night concert series at Lake Nona’s Boxi Park featuring Kelly Clarkson, The Beach Boys and Ella Langley.

The legendary Beach Boys will kick off the concert series on Tuesday, Jan. 27, with their iconic blend of rock and California soul. With a catalog spanning six decades and timeless hits like “Good Vibrations,” “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and “Wouldn’t It Be Nice,” the band will bring its signature sound to Lake Nona in a nostalgic performance that’s sure to resonate with fans of all ages.

Rising country artist Ella Langley, one of the genre’s most talked-about new voices, will perform on Thursday, Jan. 29. Known for her RIAA Platinum-certified hits “you look like you love me” and “weren’t for the wind,” Langley brings a fresh voice to country music, blending Southern storytelling with a modern rock edge. Her breakout year includes five major wins at the 2025 ACM Awards including Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, Music Event of the Year and Visual Media of the Year. She also earned the 2024 CMA Award for Musical Event of the Year. Langley’s performance is expected to be a standout moment of the concert series, offering guests a glimpse of one of country music’s most exciting emerging talents.

Multi-platinum recording artist and Emmy-winning talk show host Kelly Clarkson will headline the tournament’s concert finale on Saturday, Jan. 31. The inaugural winner of “American Idol,” Clarkson is known for her powerhouse vocals and global hits including “Since U Been Gone,” “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)” and “Because of You.” A three-time Grammy Award winner, she remains one of the most dynamic live performers in pop music.

Clarkson’s Saturday night performance will serve as a powerful close to the tournament week, delivering a high-energy, can’t-miss show for invited members, guests and tournament sponsors.

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