The inaugural round of the 50th AIG Women's Open will unfold on the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the tournament’s schedule has now been released in full. A total of 144 competitors will tee off across a series of carefully arranged groups, each with its own start time, giving fans a clear picture of how the opening day will progress. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita will lead the field in the late‑early wave, hoping to become the first player since Yani Tseng to claim back‑to‑back titles at the Open.
Yamashita will share her group with world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand and England’s own Lauren Coughlin, creating a compelling mix of experience and rising talent. The trio’s early start will give them a chance to set the tone on the challenging coastal layout, where wind and firm fairways demand precision and creativity. Two of this season’s most successful major winners have been paired together for the first two days, a strategic move that promises high‑quality golf from the outset.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States and South Korea’s Haeran Ryu will open early on Thursday alongside former world No. 2 Lydia Ko of New Zealand.
Their early tee time means they will encounter the course in its freshest condition, with the greens still firm and the bunkers untouched, offering an ideal environment for low scoring. British hopeful Lottie Woad will launch her quest for a maiden major title with a group that includes Japan’s Aki Iwai and fellow Englishwoman Andrea Lee. On the opposite side of the draw, Charley Hull will team up with Australian star Hannah Green and Canadian veteran Brooke Henderson, forming a group that blends youthful vigor with seasoned expertise. Coverage of the event will be extensive.
Sky Sports retains exclusive rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland, and for the first time the broadcaster will provide "Featured Groups" coverage, delivering in‑depth analysis and live footage of selected pairings from the start of play at 9:00 a.m. BST on Thursday and Friday. Full live coverage will commence at 1:00 p.m., and the weekend’s third and fourth rounds will be broadcast from midday on Saturday and Sunday, respectively. Below is the complete list of tee times, presented in British Summer Time (BST).
Times marked with (x) indicate amateur participants. 06:30 Alice Hewson (ENG), Amanda Doherty (ENG), Chloe Williams (WAL) 06:41 Amelia Garvey (NZL), Leonie Harm (GER), Smilla Tarning Sonderby (DEN) 06:52 Wei Ling Hsu (TPE), Aditi Ashok (IND), Darcey Harry (WAL) 07:03 Anna Nordqvist (SWE), Cassie Porter (AUS), Sayaka Takahashi (JPN) 07:14 Minami Katsu (JPN), Yealimi Noh (USA), Steph Kyriacou (AUS) 07:25 Carlota Ciganda (ESP), Karis Davidson (AUS), Maria Marin (x) (COL) 07:36 Ina Yoon (KOR), Alison Lee (USA), Yunseo Yang (x) (KOR) 07:47 Jiyai Shin (KOR), Auston Kim (KOR), In Gee Chun (KOR) 07:58 Linn Grant (SWE), Jin Young Ko (KOR), Kiara Romero (x) (USA) 08:09 Sei Young Kim (KOR), Rio Takeda (JPN), Yuna Araki (JPN) 08:20 Hyojoo Kim (KOR), Minjee Lee (AUS), Mao Saigo (JPN) 08:31 Lottie Woad (ENG), Aki Iwai (JPN), Andrea Lee (USA) 08:42 Lydia Ko (NZL), Nelly Korda (USA), Haeran Ryu (KOR) 08:58 Hye‑Jin Choi (KOR), Grace Kim (AUS), Mimi Rhodes (ENG) 09:09 Somi Lee (KOR), Esther Henseleit (GER), Ayaka Furue (JPN) 09:20 Lindy Duncan (ENG), Amy Yang (KOR), Julia Lopez Ramirez (ESP) 09:31 Sophia Popov (GER), Jenny Shin (KOR), Perrine Delacour (FRA) 09:42 Yan Liu (CHN), Shannon Tan (SIN), Yuka Saso (JPN) 09:53 Yani Tseng (TPE), Nastasia Nadaud (FRA), Alexandra Forsterling (GER) 10:04 Arpichaya Yubol (THA), Cara Gainer (ENG), Minji Kang (KOR) 10:15 In Kyung Kim (KOR), Manon De Roey (BEL), Carolina Chacarra (ESP) 10:26 Jodi Ewart Shadoff (ENG), Anna Zanusso (ITA), Justice Bosio (AUS) 10:37 Sara Kouskova (CZE), Soobin Joo (KOR), Annabell Fuller (ENG) 10:48 Pia Babnik (SLO), Anna Foster (IRL), Bel Wardle (ENG) 11:14 Jing Yan (CHN), Agathe Laisne (FRA), Lauren Walsh (IRL) 11:25 Kelsey Bennett (AUS), Weiwei Zhang (CHN), Kajsa Arwefjall (SWE) 11:36 Erika Hara (JPN), Chiara Tamburlini (SUI), Melanie Green (ENG) 11:47 Nanna Koerstz Madsen (DEN), Kana Nagai (JPN), Esme Hamilton (ENG) 11:58 Shiho Kuwaki (JPN), Helen Briem (GER), Lucy Li (ENG) 12:09 Anna Huang (CAN), Jenny Bae (KOR), Paula Martin Sampedro (x) (ESP) 12:20 Lilia Vu (USA), Shuri Sakuma (JPN), Rose Zhang (USA) 12:31 Ariya Jutanugarn (THA), A Lim Kim (KOR), Casandra Alexander (RSA) 12:42 Hinako Shibuno (JPN), Georgia Hall (ENG), Valentine Delon (x) (FRA) 12:53 Gaby Lopez (MEX), Chizzy Iwai (JPN), Celine Boutier (FRA) 13:04 Ruoning Yin (CHN), Nasa Hataoka (JPN), Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 13:15 Miyu Yamashita (JPN), Jeeno Thitikul (THA), Lauren Coughlin (ENG) 13:26 Charley Hull (ENG), Hannah Green (AUS), Brooke Henderson (CAN) 13:42 Maja Stark (SWE), Jinhee Im (KOR), Allisen Corpuz (PHI) 13:53 Minsol Kim (KOR), Patty Tavatanakit (THA), Megan Khang (USA) 14:04 Pajaree Anannarukarn (THA), Youmin Hwang (KOR), Leona Maguire (IRL) 14:15 Ashleigh Buhai (RSA), Fuka Suga (JPN), Dewi Weber (NED) 14:26 Kim Minsun (KOR), Mi Hyang Lee (KOR), Nicole Broch Estrup (DEN) 14:37 Chanettee Wannasaen (THA), Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (FRA), Yu Liu (CHN) 14:48 Ryann O'Toole (USA), Robyn Choi (AUS), Charlotte Naughton (x) (ENG) 14:59 Nataliya Guseva (RUS), Noora Komulainen (FIN), Lauren Crump (x) (ENG) 15:10 Carla Tejedo Mulet (ESP), Diksha Dagar (IND), Yana Wilson (USA) 15:21 Daniela Darquea (ECU), Polly Mack (GER), Gina Kim (KOR) 15:32 Aunchisa Utama (THA), Ana Peláez Triviño (ESP), Vanessa Bouvet (FRA) The schedule not only outlines who will start when, but also highlights the global nature of the championship, featuring players from more than 30 nations. Fans can follow the action via Sky Sports Golf’s dedicated streaming platform, which recommends using the Chrome browser for optimal video performance. In addition, the tournament’s official website offers a live leaderboard, player bios, and a suite of interactive features that enhance the viewing experience.
Beyond the on‑course drama, the AIG Women’s Open serves as a showcase for the sport’s growing popularity. With 1,700 courses across the United Kingdom and Ireland offering special rates for members and visitors, the Open encourages golf enthusiasts to explore the rich heritage of British and Irish links golf. Whether you are planning a weekend round at a historic venue or simply watching from home, the event promises a week of high‑stakes competition, unforgettable moments, and the chance to witness history in the making as the world’s best women golfers vie for the coveted Claret Jug.