The Australian women’s golf team, with Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Grace Kim, and Stephanie Kyriacou, is now training to compete at the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown in South Korea. The team starts the high-profile semi-annual, match-play tournament as the fourth seed, and the tournament will commence on Thursday.
A Good Australian Team to Take the Challenge
The Australian team is both experienced and full of youth. Minjee Lee is the world number three and has been a consistent and leading player since she is the only player to have played in all six editions of the International Crown.
One of the key winners, Hannah Green, comes back to form after she achieved the first top-10 result of the season at the Ladies Championship in South Korea. Also a significant winner in 2025, Grace Kim comes to the side together with Kyriacou, whose diversity will make the side more dynamic.
Minjee Lee, world number three, brings leadership and experience to Australia’s quest for redemption
Their performances in the recent past show that Australia can compete with the best in the world. The team finished as runners-up to Thailand in 2023, so it is striving to do better this time. According to Green, the unity of the team will prove crucial in the competition, as the strong bond that they share and their competitiveness will make them go.
Event Competition to be Intense
The International Crown will be held in the New Korea Country Club, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. The event is held with the eight national teams according to the world standings of the four best players.
The US comes out as the number one seed, then comes Japan, South Korea, and Australia. The field is rounded off with Thailand, Sweden, the World Team, and China.
The picturesque New Korea Country Club in Goyang will host the world’s top eight women’s golf teams.
The opponents of Australia in Pool A are the United States, Thailand, and China. Such a team encompasses several world leaders, which preconditions the match, which is closely disputed.
The teams will play a mixture of fourball and foursomes in three days, after which the final day will be singles matches. The best two teams in their respective pools will participate in the semifinals, and the semifinals will be held on Sunday afternoon.
Leadership and Consistency of Minjee Lee
Minjee Lee is back to make her fifth consecutive appearance at the International Crown. The Korean-Australian golfer was first introduced into the competition in 2014 when she was an 18-year-old amateur, and now is a senior member of the national team.
With 11 LPGA titles and three majors, Minjee Lee’s consistency remains Australia’s biggest asset.
Lee has been an 11-time champion in the LPGA with three major wins, and therefore, her experience is vital to the campaign of Australia. She talked about the high level of camaraderie of the team and how well the players and their caddies collaborate.
Although Lee calls herself less fiery than the other teammates, she values the energy the younger players provide in the team setting. She thinks that their mutual interest and collaboration can be their advantage in competition on the field.
Team Bond and Renewed Confidence
The individual, Hannah Green, showed optimism before the tournament, since, as she pointed out, the competitive aspect of the team that bonds them closely off the course is what makes them successful. She said that, as much as the players would be playing in the individual mode during the LPGA circuit, the team mode helps them to support each other and concentrate.
Green was back on form last week after a tough stretch of missed cuts in which he required a confidence boost. A fifth place in Haenam demonstrated that a loser’s attitude was bearing its fruit. Green told her that she had been trying to find minor changes in her game, and she is now ready to play under match pressure.
Grace Kim and Stephanie Kyriacou also provide extra flavor to the Australian roster. The consistent performances of Kim over a year, which include her maiden major triumph, and the versatility of Kyriacou, who will fit the alternating team structure, make Kim an invaluable addition, and Kyriacou fits such team arrangements. Their presence is a perfect balance in a line-up with composure, creativity, and strength.
Tournament Form and International Field
International Crown is a mix of fourball, foursomes, and singles matches, and it has two tests not only of individual abilities, but also their coordination in the team. The national pride in each country makes the four-player team play not to receive titles, but because of national pride.
Thailand is back to defend its 2023 crown, but will have a very different line-up, with world number one Jeeno Thitikul as its leader. World Team, which includes Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Charley Hull, and Hsu Wei-Lin, makes its first appearance, and it adds more excitement to both the fans and the players.
In the case of Australia, the event is a chance of turning good performances by individual players into team success. Lee, Green, and Kim provide the team with a chance to become a genuine competitor due to their leadership, previous experience, and breakthrough season, and consistent performance of Kyriacou.
Developing on the Beforehand Experience
The players are motivated by the fact that Australia has almost won the 2023 final. They come back with a new concentration and want to demonstrate technical accuracy and team spirit. Lee noted that, irrespective of the line-up, the players of Australia are the same in terms of motivation to compete in matches and enjoyment of the match-play competition.
The team has participated in the International Crown regularly, which shows that Australia is rich in the field of women’s golf. Every member has a different worldview influenced by their experience in the international sphere, and their cooperation may be decisive in the situation of high-pressure situations during the whole event.
International Expectation Before the start of the First Round
The International Crown is one of the most popular team tournaments of the LPGA, which attracts the interest of the world. The fans of South Korea shall also be treated to some of the best players in the world playing in a unique format in teams representing their countries. The background in Goyang, which is around Seoul, provides both national pride and a sporting excellence atmosphere.
In the case of Australia, the objective is also clear: to play as a cohesive team with open eyes and will. Since the matches commence on Thursday, the mixture of the steady performance of Lee, the resurgent form of Green, the ascendancy, and the consistent performance of Kim, and the steady performance of Kyriacou leaves Australia with all the reasons to be optimistic about a good performance.
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Final Thoughts
The Australian team goes to the Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown 2025 with balance, experience, and confidence. Minjee Lee will head to it and be backed by Hannah Green, Grace Kim, and Stephanie Kyriacou to go against an elite international field. Having the memory of their 2023 beaten final still fresh, Australia is now set to put the idea of camaraderie and ability into a winning performance on South Korean soil.
FAQS
- What is the format of the International Crown?
Ans. The Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown is a match-play event featuring eight national teams of four players. The format includes fourball, foursomes, and singles matches. Teams earn points over the first three days, and the top two from each pool advance to the semifinals and final.
- Who are the players on the Australian women’s team for 2025?
Ans. The Australian team includes Minjee Lee, Hannah Green, Grace Kim, and Stephanie Kyriacou. Lee, currently ranked world No. 3, leads the team with her vast experience, while Green, Kim, and Kyriacou add balance, youth, and consistency.
- Where will the 2025 International Crown be held?
Ans. The 2025 International Crown will take place at the New Korea Country Club in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, a venue known for its scenic design and challenging fairways.
- When does the 2025 International Crown start?
Ans. The tournament begins on Thursday (October 23, 2025) and continues through the weekend, culminating in the final matches on Sunday.
- Which countries are competing in the 2025 International Crown?
Ans. Eight teams qualified based on world rankings: the United States, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Thailand, Sweden, the World Team, and China. Each team has four top-ranked players from its country.
- Who won the last International Crown?
Ans. Thailand won the 2023 International Crown, led by then-rising star Atthaya Thitikul. Australia finished as runners-up, narrowly missing the title in the final.
- How often is the International Crown held?
Ans. The International Crown is a biennial (every two years) tournament organized by the LPGA Tour, celebrating global women’s golf in a team format.
- Why is the Australian team considered strong for 2025?
Ans. Australia combines experience and form, Minjee Lee’s leadership, Green’s recent resurgence, Kim’s breakthrough success, and Kyriacou’s adaptability create a balanced and motivated lineup ready for redemption after 2023’s close defeat.
- What makes the International Crown special?
Ans. It’s one of the few LPGA events where players represent their countries rather than themselves. The emphasis on team spirit and national pride makes it a highlight for fans and golfers alike.
- What are Australia’s chances at the 2025 International Crown?
Ans. With solid rankings, strong team chemistry, and renewed confidence, Australia enters as the fourth seed and a serious contender for the title, driven by the memory of their near miss in 2023.
