2023 LPGA Picks: Hanwha LifePlus International Crown Golf Odds and Expert Betting Predictions

Mayhem will ensue in San Francisco this weekend on the LPGA Tour with the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown. It is the fourth edition of the biennial tournament and the first time since 2018 because of the pandemic. Eight countries, represented by 32 players, will tee off against each other Thursday through Sunday at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco, California. There will be two groups with four teams in each group that will battle each other over the first three days playing best ball. The top two point earners from each group will advance to Sunday for a chance to bring home the hardware. The International Crown brings together the best players from selected countries, and this event comes with a wide range of exciting options to wager on. We have compiled the best picks below for this weekend’s event.

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A Look at the Field

Here is a look at the teams and ties with the lowest golf odds to win it all at online sportsbooks.

USA +225 – South Korea +300 – Japan +600 – Thailand +650

China +900 – England +1000 – Australia +1100 – Sweden +1200

Those Who Can Win or Secure Winning Golf Bets

There have been three different winners (Spain 2014, USA 2016, and South Korea 2018) in three editions of the Hanwha LifePlus International Crown. Although, that could change this year with the USA and South Korea as heavy favorites.

The United States team is star-studded and being the host country put them in a good spot heading into this event. The host country has won the past two events and the United States easily has the best team here. Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Lilia Vu, and Danielle Kang represent the red, white, and blue this weekend. Three out of the four players rank among the top seven in the Women’s World Golf Rankings which makes them no surprise as the favorites.

South Korea has the scorching Jin-Young Ko to represent them in this tournament. She is currently third on the Women’s World Golf Rankings and has had a good streak building up to this event. The 27-year-old is joined by Hyo-Joo Kim, In Gee Chun, and Hye Jin Choi, all ranking in the top 25.

Thailand has not had near the success as the United States and South Korea in the International Crown, but boasts some young talent. Atthaya Thitkul is the best out of the group and is currently ranked fifth in the world. The rest of the team is rounded out by Patty Tavatanakit, Moriya Jutanugarn, and Ariya Jutanugarn.

Japan’s best finish at the International Crown was in 2016 when they placed in the top three. They enter this event as underdogs once again but look much better than in years past. Nasa Hataoka, Ayaka Furue, Hinako Shibuno, and Yuka Saso round out Japan’s squad. This could be a dangerous underdog heading into Saturday trying to clinch a spot for Sunday.

Another attractive team to bet on this weekend is China. Their first action in the International Crown came in 2016 where they ranked sixth in that tournament and did not qualify in 2018 to contend. They are a top five favorite this time around with the likes of Xiyu Lin, Yu Liu, Ruoning Yin, and Ruixin Liu rounding out the squad.

Golf Picks: Who to Consider This Week:

Team to win outright: United States of America +225

Underdog to win outright: China +900