Toto Classic Japan starts at Taiheiyo Club with 78-player field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 2:31 PM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026

The Toto Classic Japan, a key event in the LPGA Tour, is taking place this week at the Taiheiyo Club in Omitama, Japan. Nasa Hataoka, the defending champion, won in a playoff during the previous year. Jeeno Thitikul is considered the favorite as she seeks her fifth victory of the year, currently trailing Miyu Yamashita in CME Globe points. Yamashita, a three-time winner in 2026, aims to gain support from local fans. Live coverage of the event will be available on Golf Channel, with broadcast starting on November 4 for the first round and concluding on November 8.
- •Nasa Hataoka is the defending champion of the Toto Classic Japan.
- •Jeeno Thitikul is the current favorite for the tournament.
- •Miyu Yamashita leads in CME Globe points after her win in Malaysia.
- •Live coverage starts November 4 on Golf Channel.
- •The tournament features a limited 78-player field.
- 2:31 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Toto Classic Japan: How to watch on TV
"The LPGA's Asian swing makes its final stop at the Taiheiyo Club, where Nasa Hataoka enters as the defending champion and Jeeno Thitikul is the favorite to win for a fifth time this year.
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