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The Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba is a professional women’s golf tournament on the LPGA Tour, held at El Camaleón course within the Mayakoba complex in Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo. Established in 2025, the event marked the return of the LPGA Tour to Mexico after several years of absence, becoming from its very first edition a historic occasion due to its high level of competition and its sporting and tourism impact on the region.
From its inception, the tournament was designed as an international showcase for women’s golf and as a platform to highlight the Mexican Caribbean. With a field of around 144 players —including elite global stars and a growing representation of Mexican golfers— the event has raised the competitive standard in the region.
Beyond the competition itself, the Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba has established itself as the flagship women’s golf tournament in Latin America, boosting the international profile of the Riviera Maya as a high-level sports tourism destination. Authorities and organizers have described it as an economic and media catalyst for Quintana Roo.
The venue, El Camaleón course, witnessed the success of the first edition, and in its second installment it did not disappoint: it maintained the excitement, high level of competition, and the presence of the world’s best players, who delivered a spectacle worthy of a major international tournament.
2026 Champion
In the second edition of the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, American golfer Nelly Korda claimed the title. Entering the tournament as the world’s number one player, she showcased her dominance from day one, leading for much of the competition. She held the top spot through multiple rounds, including the third with a cumulative score of -14, extending her advantage over the rest of the field and positioning herself firmly for victory.
Korda ultimately sealed the win with an impressive -17 under par, finishing ahead of Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol, who secured second place at -13.
2025 Champion
The tournament’s star was the Japanese Chisato Iwai, who not only captured her first LPGA title but did so in a manner bordering on sporting perfection. Iwai finished with a total of -12 (272 strokes), a staggering six strokes ahead of her closest rivals.
The key to Iwai’s success lay in her controlled aggression during the final round. Starting Sunday with fierce determination, the Japanese golfer recorded five birdies in the first six holes.
Results 2026
| Position | Name | Country | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelly Korda | USA | 271(-17) |
| 2 | Arpichaya Yubol | Thailand | 275(-13) |
| 3 | Yu Liu | China | 276(-12) |
| 4 | Brianna Do | USA | 278(-10) |
| 5 | Maria Jose Marin | Colombia | 280(-8) |
| T6 | Jodi Ewart Shadoff | England | 281(-7) |
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The Mexican Team
For the local fans, the tournament was a rollercoaster of emotions with eight Mexican representatives in the field, a record that underscores the growth of women’s golf in the country. The delegation was led by the experienced Gaby López and the powerful María Fassi, who carried the pressure of being the crowd favorites.
Gaby López
The leading figure in Mexican golf had a solid tournament but with some ups and downs on the greens. She finished in T38, connecting with the crowd on the 17th hole with a spectacular birdie that reminded everyone why she is a multiple winner on the circuit.
María Fassi
Despite displaying her characteristic power off the tee, Fassi struggled with the windy conditions in the second round, finishing in a tie for 65th place.
Isabella Fierro and the rest of the delegation
Players like Isabella Fierro, Fernanda Lira, and Regina Plasencia did not make the cut, but their presence reaffirmed that Mexico has a wealth of talent that can compete on equal footing with the best in the world
