The first time Hannah Green played the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore back in 2021, she found herself in contention before three-putting the last two holes.
The Aussie star has figured out plenty about the event ever since. Green won here in 2024 on a dramatic birdie putt on the 18th to seal a narrow victory over France’s Celine Boutier, and she’s back in prime position this year after posting a 68 on a windy day to head into the final round in a tie for the lead.
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Green is getting a little extra support this week as her husband, Aussie pro golfer Jarryd Felton, is working her bag.
After her round on Saturday, Green is tied with Minjee Lee at 11 under, followed closely by American Angel Yin, who shot a 68, and Haeran Ryu of South Korea.
As for Green, she capitalized on opportunities, but realizes one of the keys to success on this course is limiting mistakes.
SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – FEBRUARY 28: Hannah Green of Australia interacts with her caddie Jarryd Felton on the fifth green during Day Three of the HSBC Women’s World Championship 2026 at Sentosa Golf Club on February 28, 2026 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)
“It was tricky with the pins today and the wind changed throughout the round. It was tough out there. I’m not surprised by the scoring. I felt like I played really well today,” Green said. “Definitely, there are a lot of birdies to be made but it’s very easy to make bogey. So I think just limiting as many of those as possible.
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“I’ve been hitting the ball into the greens, so if I can continue to do that, and even though I’m playing with Minjee, we are good friends, I don’t want to get too caught up in what her scores are.”
For Lee, this marks her first event of the 2026 season. The three-time major winner said she enjoyed the longest offseason of her career. Last year, the 29-year-old came back to the tour with a long putter in play, and the move revitalized her career as she won the Women’s PGA Championship.
Although she and Green are both Australian, Lee said Sunday should present a rare opportunity.
“I don’t actually feel like we’ve played that much over years together. We played a few practice rounds, or a few rounds back at home in the off-season, but yeah, I think it will be a fun challenge tomorrow. I’m sure we’ll have a good time, anyway,” Lee said.
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This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Hannah Green leads HSBC, husband caddies for repeat title
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