5 big names who missed the cut at the 2025 Lotte Championship ft. Danielle Kang & Leona Maguire

The 2025 Lotte Championship is currently taking place at the Hoakalei Country Club, with golfers vying for a piece of the $3 million prize fund. The cut line for the tournament has been set at 1-under, leading to several notable golfers missing out on the opportunity to compete further. Among them are top players like Danielle Kang and Leona Maguire.

Last year, A Lim Kim emerged victorious at the Hoakalei Country Club, finishing 18-under after 72 holes. This year, Kim is back to defend her title and has successfully made the cut to continue her pursuit of another championship.

Unfortunately, Danielle Kang and Leona Maguire did not make the cut, ending their chances of contending for the 2025 Lotte Championship title. Let’s take a closer look at five top golfers who fell short of the cutline for the tournament.

1. Danielle Kang:
Six-time LPGA Tour winner Danielle Kang was aiming to secure her first victory of the year and seventh tour title at Hoakalei Country Club. However, she struggled in the first two rounds, posting a score of 7-over 151 after 36 holes, missing the cut by a significant margin of eight strokes.

2. Leona Maguire:
Leona Maguire began her campaign at the Hoakalei Country Club with a solid round of 70. Unfortunately, she faced difficulties on the second day, scoring 79 with seven bogeys and no birdies. The two-time LPGA Tour winner ended with a score of 5-over 149 after 36 holes, missing the cut by six strokes.

3. Olivia Cowan:
Still in search of her first LPGA Tour title, Olivia Cowan’s journey at the Hoakalei Country Club came to an end when she finished at 2-over 146 in the tournament. Despite a mixed performance in the second round with three birdies, two bogeys, and two double bogeys, she fell short of the cutline by three strokes.

4. Yu Liu:
Yu Liu, who joined the LPGA Tour in 2018, has yet to secure her first tour title. This season has been challenging for her, making the cut in only nine out of her 17 starts, including the Lotte Championship. Liu finished at 1-over 145 after the second round, missing the cut by two strokes.

5. Yuka Saso:
Yuka Saso has struggled in 2025, failing to achieve a top-10 result so far in the season. She started the 2025 Lotte Championship with disappointing rounds of 77 and 81, finishing at 14-over 158 and landing at the bottom of the leaderboard.

It’s always tough for top golfers to miss the cut in a tournament, but it’s also a reminder of the competitiveness and unpredictability of the sport. As the 2025 Lotte Championship continues, the remaining field of golfers will battle it out for the coveted title.