Three LPGA Rookies Look to Make a Splash in China

The LPGA is rounding out its first Asia Swing of the year this week in China for the Blue Bay LPGA.

The third and final leg of the swing is headlined by major winner and world No. 10 Ruoning Yin and defending champion Rio Takeda, who is making her second start at the Blue Bay LPGA.

In her rookie year, the young Japanese star won this event by a commanding six shots, collecting her second LPGA title. And who knows, maybe she's setting the precedent because there's a small army of 2026 rookies in the field this week.

Last week in Singapore, Mimi Rhodes made her mark during her 2026 LPGA debut, securing a top-10 finish. This week, Rhodes is joined by two other Skratch rookies to watch in Yana Wilson and lefty golfer, Erica Shepherd.

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Wilson made waves during the 2025 season on the Epson Tour winning twice and earning 10 additional top-10s in just 19 starts.

Shepherd was a standout at Duke, and earned her LPGA status through Final Qualifying back in December.

Tee Times

TV/Streaming

Round 1

Wednesday, March 4: 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Golf Channel Live / USA Network Digital)

Round 2

Thursday, March 5: 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Golf Channel Live / USA Network Digital)

Round 3

Friday, March 6: 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m (Golf Channel Live / USA Network Digital)

Round 4

Saturday, March 7: 11:00 p.m. – 4:00 a.m. (Golf Channel Live / USA Network Digital)

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