The second round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire is set to unfold with a full slate of pairings and tee times that promise plenty of drama. After a spectacular opening round, the field of 144 competitors will take to the links in two waves—morning and afternoon—giving fans a chance to watch the leaders and the under‑dogs alike as they chase the coveted Claret Jug.
Ha‑ran Ryu entered the tournament with a clear mission: to capture a third straight major title. She had already secured victories at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Amundi Evian Championship, and she announced her intentions with a blistering 66 on Thursday morning.
Ryu’s flawless play placed her at the top of the leaderboard and earned her a spot in the marquee morning group for round two, where she will be joined by two of the game’s biggest names, Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda. Both Ko and Korda posted a two‑over 73 in the first round, leaving them with a mountain to climb if they hope to stay in contention for a third major win this season. Lottie Woad, who carded a bogey‑free 69 on Thursday, will also tee off in the afternoon session, giving her a chance to build on her steady start.
In the early morning wave, Charley Hull will step onto the first tee at 8:42 a.m. alongside fellow Australians Hannah Green and Canadian star Brooke Henderson. Hull’s three‑ball coverage will be a focal point for Sky Sports, which has dedicated extra airtime to showcase the group’s dynamics. The tournament schedule is presented in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and amateur status is indicated with an (x).
The day begins at 06:30 with the first three players—Jing Yan, Agathe Laisne (France) and Lauren Walsh (Ireland). The lineup continues in tight succession, with groups launching every few minutes throughout the morning.
Notable pairings include Kelsey Bennett (Australia), Weiwei Zhang (China) and Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden) at 06:41, followed by Erika Hara (Japan), Chiara Tamburlini (Switzerland) and Melanie Green at 06:52. As the clock ticks toward the late morning, the field features a blend of seasoned veterans and rising talents. At 07:03, Denmark’s Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Japan’s Kana Nagai, and England’s Esme Hamilton will start together. The following half hour sees Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, Germany’s Helen Briem, and Lucy Li tee off at 07:14, while Canada’s Anna Huang, South Africa’s Jenny Bae and Spain’s Paula Martin Sampedro (amateur) launch at 07:25.
The mid‑morning slot brings a host of high‑profile competitors. Lilia Vu, Japan’s Shuri Sakuma and rising star Rose Zhang tee off at 07:36, followed by Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn, Korea’s A Lim Kim and South Africa’s Casandra Alexander at 07:47. The schedule continues with Japan’s Hinako Shibuno, England’s Georgia Hall and France’s Valentine Delon (amateur) at 07:58, then Mexico’s Gaby Lopez, Japan’s Chizzy Iwai and France’s Celine Boutier at 08:09.
The early afternoon sees a concentration of world‑class talent. At 08:20, China’s Ruoning Yin, Japan’s Nasa Hataoka and United States’ Jennifer Kupcho will begin their rounds. The next slot features Japan’s Miyu Yamashita, Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul and England’s Lauren Coughlin at 08:31. Charley Hull, Hannah Green and Brooke Henderson will start together at 08:42, providing a prime viewing window for broadcasters.
Following the Hull group, the schedule includes Sweden’s Maja Stark, Korea’s Jinhee Im and the Philippines’ Allisen Corpuz at 08:58. The 09:09 tee time features Korea’s Minsol Kim, Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit and United States’ Megan Khang. At 09:20, Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, Korea’s Youmin Hwang and Ireland’s Leona Maguire will tee off, while South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai, Japan’s Fuka Suga and the Netherlands’ Dewi Weber launch at 09:31. The later morning groups continue with a mix of seasoned campaigners and newcomers: Korea’s Kim Minsun7, Mi Hyang Lee and Denmark’s Nicole Broch Estrup at 09:42; Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen, France’s Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard and China’s Yu Liu at 09:53; and a diverse set of players at 10:04, including Ryann O’Toole, Australia’s Robyn Choi and England’s Charlotte Naughton (amateur).
The schedule proceeds through the late morning and early afternoon, with notable names such as England’s Alice Hewson, New Zealand’s Amelia Garvey, Germany’s Leonie Harm, and a host of other internationals making their way onto the course. The day’s programming is designed to give viewers continuous action, with Sky Sports offering exclusive coverage in the UK and Ireland. The broadcaster has introduced “Featured Groups” coverage for the first time, adding six extra hours of live golf to its usual slate. Early coverage kicks off at 9 a.m.
on Friday on Sky Sports Golf, with a full broadcast schedule beginning at 1 p.m. The network will continue its comprehensive coverage through the weekend, delivering live rounds three and four at midday on Saturday and Sunday. Fans can follow the tournament live on Sky Sports Golf, or stream the action without a contract through the provider’s online platform. The AIG Women’s Open remains the final major of the year for women’s golf, and with a field brimming with talent—from the seasoned champion Ha‑ran Ryu to the hungry challengers Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, and a host of emerging stars—the competition promises to be a showcase of skill, perseverance, and the timeless allure of links golf at Royal Lytham & St Annes.