The LPGA Hall of Fame is arguably the most difficult Hall of Fame to make across sports. Since its establishment in 1967, only 35 players have been inducted, including only two players who have spent the majority of their career since 2010, Lydia Ko and Inbee Park.
While it is difficult to make the LPGA Hall of Fame, there is a clear criteria to achieve automatic induction. Players must win at least one of the following:
- LPGA Major Championship
- Vare Trophy (low scoring average on Tour)
- Player of the Year
From there, they must meet a threshold of 27 points. Points can be earned by:
- Two points for each major championship
- One point for every standard LPGA Tournament
- One point for each Vare Trophy
- One point for each Player of the Year Award
- One point for each Olympic Gold Medal
Here are the active players who could have the LPGA Hall of Fame in their future:
LIKELY:
Nelly Korda – Photo by Max Bechtoldt/Women’s Golf Daily News
NELLY KORDA – 16 LPGA Tour wins, 2 Majors, 2020 Olympic Gold Medal, 2024 LPGA Tour Player of the Year
If there is one active player to bet on making the LPGA Hall of Fame, it is pretty clearly Korda. At just 27-years-old, Korda has already built up 20 LPGA Hall of Fame points, thanks heavily to her incredible 2024 season where she earned nearly half of them alone. There’s no sign of that stopping soon either, with her current play looking as strong as it ever has. I won’t call her a lock quite yet, as a lot can change fast, especially on the LPGA Tour, but for the moment, there is no reason to believe Korda won’t reach this threshold in the next couple years.
PROBABLE:
Jeeno Thitikul – Photo by Max Bechtoldt/Women’s Golf Daily News
JEENO THITIKUL- 8 LPGA Tour wins, 2 Vare Trophies, 2025 LPGA Tour Player of the Year
Thitikul has a lot of work to go, but like Korda, there’s little reason to believe she will slow down any time soon. Thitikul already has 11 Hall of Fame points and she is only 23-years-old. She is still the No. 1 ranked player in the world and while she is hitting a bit of a rough patch for her standards, she is still third for Player of the Year in the early stages of this season. Thitikul is the age of many rookies and already has this incredible resumé. Thitikul wouldn’t be the first superstar to fall off an incredible pace, but she looks all good right now.
WORK TO DO:
Jin Young Ko – Photo by Max Bechtoldt/Women’s Golf Daily News
JIN YOUNG KO – 15 LPGA Tour wins, 2 Majors, 2019 and 2021 LPGA Tour Player of the Year, 1 Vare Trophy
Ko is tied with Korda for the most points for an active player, but unlike Korda, has shown signs of decline. Ko hasn’t won since May 2023 and has dealt with significant injuries in the time since. Ko has also finished top-10 in a major just twice in her last 14 appearances. After finishing first in money for three years in a row between 2019 and 2021, she hasn’t finished in the top 10 since. Ko is still certainly not out of her winning window at 30-years-old, so Hall of Fame is certainly not out of the question, but one would think that she needs to find her form again soon.
OUTSIDE CHANCE:
Hyo Joo Kim – Photo by Max Bechtoldt/Women’s Golf Daily News
MINJEE LEE – 11 LPGA Tour wins, 3 Majors
It is pretty crazy when you look at her career, that Minjee Lee sits at the outside chance tier. At 29-years-old, Lee essentially needs to double her 14 current Hall of Fame points. Lee is tied with Lydia Ko for most major championships of her era, and considering she finished in the top 25 in every 2025 major, she should continue to have success in those events. Lee hasn’t won a standard LPGA Tour event since 2023, so she needs to get more consistent if she wants to get to that magic number of 27. Between 2019 and 2023, Lee accumulated eight Hall of Fame points, and she would probably need another stretch like that to have a chance.
ARIYA JUTANUGARN – 12 LPGA Tour wins, 2 Majors, 2016 and 2018 LPGA Player of the Year, 2018 Vare Trophy
Jutanugarn has had an incredible LPGA Tour career, and with the influx of young Thai stars, it is arguably the most influential of her time. Jutanugarn has 17 points at the moment, needing 10 more. The biggest issue? Jutanugarn hasn’t won since 2021. Now, that doesn’t mean that she isn’t putting herself in contention plenty. Quietly, Jutanugarn finished top 10 in three 2025 majors and four of her last six overall. In total, she had two top-three finishes in 2025 and already has two decent results in 2026. Like everyone in this tier though, her window is closing fast.
HYO JOO KIM – 9 LPGA Tour wins, 1 Major
Coming into this season, Kim probably wouldn’t be listed here, but the start of 2026 certainly makes you think. She already has two wins this season and looks to be in excellent form. While she is 30-years-old, her longevity clearly is a bit easier to depend on than some other players on this list. Her game should age well too, as a player that relies on consistency, hitting fairways and putting at a high level. She’s off to a great start for a potential Player of the Year win, and another major this season could make the discussion very interesting. Still, it is an outside chance with her sitting so far back.
BROOKE HENDERSON – 14 LPGA Tour wins, 2 Majors
Like the other players on this list, Henderson’s window is probably starting to close. It is easy to forget how young she is, only 28-years-old, but recent results don’t give a whole lot of confidence. Henderson did get a win in August of 2025, breaking a near two-year winless drought. That being said, she only had three top-10 finishes in both 2025 and 2023, where she consistently has floated around 10 in a season throughout her career. Henderson is sitting at 16, but with the Tour getting better and younger, she needs some strong results soon for her to have a serious chance.
YOUNG SUPERSTARS:
Rio Takeda – Photo by Max Bechtoldt/Women’s Golf Daily News
MIYU YAMASHITA – 2 LPGA Tour wins, 1 Major
This sounds ridiculous, but Miyu Yamashita is older than many people realize at 24-years-old. Of course, the 2025 Rookie of the Year is still young and about to enter her prime, but she isn’t super young for traditional LPGA Tour star standards. She already has three points under her belt in only one season, which is a great pace to start out on, and she should just get better and better as she gets more experience on the LPGA Tour venues. She also has a game that should age well, as she relies on straight hitting and elite putting as opposed to power.
RIO TAKEDA – 2 LPGA Tour wins
Takeda just turned 23 last week, and when she looks on her game, she looks like she could be one of the best players in the world. She has great power and an aggressive play style that would remind one of Sei Young Kim. The question is if she can get more consistent, and how soon she can start to finish better. In two years she has three top-10 finishes in the majors, including two top-fives in 2025. As just a 22-year-old rookie, Takeda finished No. 6 in the Player of the Year standings. The potential is certainly there.
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