AIG Women's Open: Complete First-Round Pairings and Royal Lytham Tee Times

The opening day of the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire features a full schedule of pairings and tee times that set the stage for a historic tournament. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita heads out in the late‑early wave, hoping to become the first player to retain the title since Yani Tseng.

She shares the tee with world number two Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul of Thailand and England’s Lauren Coughlin, creating a compelling trio of talent that could shape the leaderboard early. Two of the season's most successful major winners have been placed together for the first two rounds, adding extra intrigue.

World number one Nelly Korda partners with South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and New Zealand legend Lydia Ko in an early Thursday group, giving fans a chance to see elite competition from the very start. The tournament’s format places 144 competitors in the field, and the day’s coverage will begin at 9 a.m. BST with a special Featured Group segment that includes an extended three‑ball round featuring Korda.

Lottie Woad, a promising English talent seeking her first major victory, tees off alongside Japan’s Aki Iwai and American Andrea Lee. On the opposite side of the draw, Charley Hull teams up with Australian Hannah Green and Canadian Brooke Henderson, forming another strong contingent that could challenge for the top spots.

The schedule lists each group’s departure time in British Summer Time, with U.S. times noted where relevant. Amateur status is indicated by an (x) after the player’s name.

The day opens at 06:30 with England’s Alice Hewson, followed by Amanda Doherty and Wales’ Chloe Williams. Subsequent tee times roll out in tight succession, ensuring a steady flow of action for broadcasters and spectators alike. 06:41 – Amelia Garvey (New Zealand), Leonie Harm (Germany), Smilla Tarning Sonderby (Denmark) 06:52 – Wei Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei), Aditi Ashok (India), Darcey Harry (Wales) 07:03 – Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Cassie Porter (Australia), Sayaka Takahashi (Japan) 07:14 – Minami Katsu (Japan), Yealimi Noh (USA), Steph Kyriacou (Australia) 07:25 – Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Karis Davidson (Australia), Maria Marin (amateur, Colombia) 07:36 – Ina Yoon (South Korea), Alison Lee (USA), Yunseo Yang (amateur, South Korea) 07:47 – Jiyai Shin (South Korea), Auston Kim (USA), In Gee Chun (South Korea) 07:58 – Linn Grant (Sweden), Jin Young Ko (South Korea), Kiara Romero (amateur, USA) 08:09 – Sei Young Kim (South Korea), Rio Takeda (Japan), Yuna Araki (Japan) 08:20 – Hyojoo Kim (South Korea), Minjee Lee (Australia), Mao Saigo (Japan) 08:31 – Lottie Woad (England), Aki Iwai (Japan), Andrea Lee (USA) 08:42 – Lydia Ko (New Zealand), Nelly Korda (USA), Haeran Ryu (South Korea) 08:58 – Hye‑Jin Choi (South Korea), Grace Kim (Australia), Mimi Rhodes (England) 09:09 – Somi Lee (South Korea), Esther Henseleit (Germany), Ayaka Furue (Japan) 09:20 – Lindy Duncan (England), Amy Yang (South Korea), Julia López Ramírez (Spain) 09:31 – Sophia Popov (Germany), Jenny Shin (South Korea), Perrine Delacour (France) 09:42 – Yan Liu (China), Shannon Tan (Singapore), Yuka Saso (Japan) 09:53 – Yani Tseng (Chinese Taipei), Nastasia Nadaud (France), Alexandra Forsterling (Germany) 10:04 – Arpichaya Yubol (Thailand), Cara Gainer (England), Minji Kang (South Korea) 10:15 – In Kyung Kim (South Korea), Manon De Roey (Belgium), Carolina Chacarra (Spain) 10:26 – Jodi Ewart‑Shadoff (England), Anna Zanusso (Italy), Justice Bosio (Australia) 10:37 – Sara Kouskova (Czech Republic), Soobin Joo (South Korea), Annabell Fuller (England) 10:48 – Pia Babnik (Slovenia), Anna Foster (Ireland), Bel Wardle (England) 11:14 – Jing Yan (China), Agathe Laisne (France), Lauren Walsh (Ireland) 11:25 – Kelsey Bennett (Australia), Weiwei Zhang (China), Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden) 11:36 – Erika Hara (Japan), Chiara Tamburlini (Switzerland), Melanie Green (England) 11:47 – Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark), Kana Nagai (Japan), Esme Hamilton (England) 11:58 – Shiho Kuwaki (Japan), Helen Briem (Germany), Lucy Li (USA) 12:09 – Anna Huang (Canada), Jenny Bae (South Korea), Paula Martin Sampedro (amateur, Spain) 12:20 – Lilia Vu (USA), Shuri Sakuma (Japan), Rose Zhang (USA) 12:31 – Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), A‑Lim Kim (South Korea), Casandra Alexander (South Africa) 12:42 – Hinako Shibuno (Japan), Georgia Hall (England), Valentine Delon (amateur, France) 12:53 – Gaby Lopez (Mexico), Chizzy Iwai (Japan), Celine Boutier (France) 13:04 – Ruoning Yin (China), Nasa Hataoka (Japan), Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 13:15 – Miyu Yamashita (Japan), Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), Lauren Coughlin (England) 13:26 – Charley Hull (England), Hannah Green (Australia), Brooke Henderson (Canada) 13:42 – Maja Stark (Sweden), Jinhee Im (South Korea), Allisen Corpuz (Philippines) 13:53 – Minsol Kim (South Korea), Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand), Megan Khang (USA) 14:04 – Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand), Youmin Hwang (South Korea), Leona Maguire (Ireland) 14:15 – Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa), Fuka Suga (Japan), Dewi Weber (Netherlands) 14:26 – Kim Minsun7 (South Korea), Mi Hyang Lee (South Korea), Nicole Broch Estrup (Denmark) 14:37 – Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand), Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (France), Yu Liu (China) 14:48 – Ryann O'Toole (USA), Robyn Choi (Australia), Charlotte Naughton (amateur, England) 14:59 – Nataliya Guseva (Russia), Noora Komulainen (Finland), Lauren Crump (amateur, England) 15:10 – Carla Tejedo Mulet (Spain), Diksha Dagar (India), Yana Wilson (USA) 15:21 – Daniela Darquea (Ecuador), Polly Mack (Germany), Gina Kim (USA) 15:32 – Aunchisa Utama (Thailand), Ana Pelaez Trivino (Spain), Vanessa Bouvet (France) The broadcast rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland belong exclusively to Sky Sports, which is delivering an unprecedented amount of live coverage.

For the first time, Sky Sports Golf will feature a "Featured Groups" segment beginning at 9 a.m. on both Thursday and Friday, offering an in‑depth look at selected pairings before the main coverage kicks off at 1 p.m. Full live coverage of the third and fourth rounds will resume at midday over the weekend, ensuring fans can follow the action from start to finish.

Viewers are encouraged to use the Chrome browser for the most reliable video player experience. Those interested in streaming the tournament without a contract can explore options that provide live majors and additional golf content. Golf enthusiasts can also take advantage of promotional offers to book tee times at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, entering a city or postcode to find nearby options. With a field that includes multiple major champions, rising stars, and seasoned veterans, the 2026 AIG Women's Open promises a compelling narrative from the very first tee.

Whether you are tracking Miyu Yamashita’s quest for back‑to‑back victories, watching Nelly Korda’s pursuit of a third major, or rooting for a debutant like Lottie Woad, the tournament offers a rich tapestry of competition that will unfold over the next four days at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes venue.