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The Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship (WAAP) has been developed by The R&A and Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation to unearth emerging talent and provide a pathway for Asia’s elite female amateurs to the international stage.
The winner earns invitations to play in three major championships – the AIG Women’s Open, the Amundi Evian Championship and The Chevron Championship as well as elite championships such as the Hana Financial Group Championship, ISPS HANDA Women’s Australian Open, The Women’s Amateur Championship and the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. The Championship is proudly supported by sponsors Hana Financial Group, ISPS Handa, Nippon Kabaya Ohayo Holdings, Samsung, Peter Millar, Titleist, New Zealand Mercedes-Benz, Tongariro, Sparms and Rolex. Special thanks to our investment partners, New Zealand Major Events and WellingtonNZ, and our host association Golf New Zealand.Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific
Royal Wellington, New Zealand
The eighth edition of the Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific championship is being held at Royal Wellington, New Zealand from 12-15 February 2026. This is the first time New Zealand has hosted the championship, which aims to inspire future generations of women golfers and has evolved into the preeminent women’s amateur championship in the Asia-Pacific region. Situated alongside the Hutt River, Royal Wellington is well-renowned as a parkland layout and is one of the premier courses in New Zealand.
Dates
12-15 February
Country
New Zealand
Championship Est.
2018
Defending Champion
Jeneath Wong
2025 Women's Amateur
Asia-Pacific Champion
Venue
Hoiana Shores Golf Club, VietnamResults
1
Jeneath Wong
Malaysia2
Soomin Oh
KoreaMalaysia's Jeneath Wong survived a tense final round to pull off one of the greatest wins in Women’s Amateur Asia-Pacific (WAAP) championship history.
The 20-year-old endured moments of high stress before completing a first success for her country at Hoiana Shores Golf Course..