The inaugural round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open will see all 144 competitors tee off at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the full schedule of pairings and start times has now been released. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita is back in the field, hoping to become the first player since Yani Tseng to capture back-to-back titles at the Open.
Yamashita will start in the late‑early wave, sharing her tee time with world No. 2 Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul of Thailand and England’s own Lauren Coughlin, creating a strong trio that could set the tone for the tournament.
Two of the season’s most successful major winners have been placed together for the first two days of competition. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has already claimed multiple major victories this year, will be paired with South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and New Zealand veteran Lydia Ko in an early Thursday group.
Their grouping promises high‑quality golf and an early glimpse of how the leaders will handle the challenging links layout. Rookie Lottie Woad, eager to secure her first major championship, will start alongside Japan’s Aki Iwai and American Andrea Lee.
On the opposite side of the draw, England’s Charley Hull will be grouped with Australia’s Hannah Green and Canada’s Brooke Henderson, both of whom have already demonstrated the ability to contend on the biggest stages. These pairings illustrate the blend of experience and fresh talent that characterises this year’s field. The tournament’s featured‑group coverage will commence on Thursday at 9:00 a.m. BST, offering extended live footage of Korda’s three‑ball and other marquee matchups.
Viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland can watch the entire event exclusively on Sky Sports, which has expanded its coverage to include six additional hours of live action compared with previous years. Full coverage of the first round will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the second round following the same schedule on Friday. The weekend rounds (three and four) will be broadcast from midday, ensuring fans can follow the competition from start to finish. Below is the complete list of tee times, presented in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted.
Amateur players are identified with an (x) after their names. 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 (USA), 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 (USA), 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 (USA) 11:47 Nanna Koerstz Madsen (DEN), Kana Nagai (JPN), Esme Hamilton (ENG) 11:58 Shiho Kuwaki (JPN), Helen Briem (GER), Lucy Li (USA) 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 (USA) 15:32 Aunchisa Utama (THA), Ana Peláez Triviño (ESP), Vanessa Bouvet (FRA) Fans are encouraged to use the Chrome browser for the most reliable video player experience, especially when streaming the live coverage or accessing the tournament’s interactive features.
In addition to the televised broadcast, the event can be streamed without a contract through Sky Sports’ online platform, providing flexible viewing options for audiences worldwide. Beyond the on‑course action, the AIG Women’s Open serves as a showcase for the growth of women’s golf.
The 2026 edition marks the 50th anniversary of the championship, and the tournament has seen a dramatic increase in global participation, sponsorship, and viewership over the past decade. With players from more than 30 countries represented, the field reflects the sport’s expanding reach and the rising level of competition. The Royal Lytham & St Annes course, renowned for its deep bunkers, undulating fairways, and coastal winds, presents a stern test for even the most seasoned professionals.
Historically, the venue has produced dramatic finishes and memorable moments, and this year’s lineup suggests another chapter of exciting golf will be written. For those looking to experience the tournament in person, ticket packages are available through the official AIG Women’s Open website, and a selection of hospitality options can be booked at the club’s facilities.
Meanwhile, golf enthusiasts can also explore the opportunity to play a round at one of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, with special pricing offered through the tournament’s partnership program. In summary, the first‑round pairings for the AIG Women’s Open provide a clear picture of the early battles to watch, from the defending champion Yamashita’s quest for history to the world‑number‑one Korda’s attempt to dominate the field. With comprehensive coverage, expanded streaming options, and a historic venue, the tournament promises to deliver high‑quality golf and compelling storylines throughout the week.