{"id":22471,"date":"2026-04-02T09:22:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:22:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/?p=22471"},"modified":"2026-04-02T09:22:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:22:29","slug":"sports-golf-erika-maya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/multipoints.jp\/en\/sports-golf-erika-maya\/","title":{"rendered":"Erika Hara: Chasing Her First Win in the Heart of the Riviera\uff01"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Last year, Chisato Iwai captured her first LPGA victory at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open<\/strong>. This year, she returns alongside her sister Akie Iwai, Minami Katsu, Yuri Yoshida, Yuna Nishimura, and Kokona Sakurai. Joining them is Erika Hara, who enters the field hungry for her own first win on tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With World No. 1 Nelly Korda also confirmed to play, here is everything you need to know\u2014from tournament overviews and course highlights to the broadcasting schedule and live updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tournament Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • Tournament Name:<\/strong> Mexico Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dates:<\/strong> Thursday, April 30 \u2013 Sunday, May 3, 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Venue:<\/strong> El Camale\u00f3n Golf Club<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Title Sponsor:<\/strong> GS Sports Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Total Purse:<\/strong> $2.5 Million (Winner’s Share:<\/strong> $375,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Defending Champion:<\/strong> Chisato Iwai<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    Course Spotlight: El Camale\u00f3n GC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The host venue, El Camale\u00f3n Mayakoba Golf Course<\/strong>, is a truly unique destination that captures the very best of Mexico\u2019s natural beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Course Profile<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Designer:<\/strong> Greg Norman (Opened in 2006)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Characteristics:<\/strong> Living up to its name, “The Chameleon,” the course features scenery that shifts dramatically as the round progresses. Players navigate through three distinct landscapes: the Mayan jungle, dense mangrove forests, and the stunning Caribbean coastline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Harmony with Nature:<\/strong> The layout preserves the natural terrain, incorporating “cenotes” (natural limestone sinkholes) and crystal-clear canals as hazards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Signature Holes<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      The course is famous for several iconic stretches:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. 7th Hole (Par 3): “The Devil\u2019s Mouth”<\/strong> This world-renowned hole features a “cenote”\u2014a sacred Mayan spring\u2014right in the center of the fairway. Acting as a massive natural “cave bunker,” it offers a breathtaking mix of visual beauty and intense psychological pressure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. 15th Hole (Par 3): Oceanfront<\/strong> The most photogenic spot on the course, where players tee off directly toward the deep blue Caribbean Sea. Exposed to coastal winds, club selection here is notoriously difficult, making it a pivotal hole for the leaderboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. 18th Hole (Par 4): “El Vig\u00eda”<\/strong> The closing hole runs alongside a canal leading back toward the sea. While the views from the green are spectacular, it is a demanding finish that requires strategic play to navigate the hazards and secure a strong score.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        The transition from dense jungle to open sea creates a varied layout that is as thrilling for the spectators as it is challenging for the players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n