The opening day of the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire is set to showcase a full slate of pairings and tee times, offering golf fans a detailed look at how the tournament will unfold. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita is back, aiming to become the first player to retain the title since Yani Tseng, and she will tee off in the later‑early wave alongside world number two Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul and England’s Lauren Coughlin. This grouping pits two of the season’s most successful major winners together for the first two rounds, creating a high‑stakes battle that could shape the leaderboard early.
World number one Nelly Korda, who has been dominating the tour, will start early on Thursday with South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and New Zealand legend Lydia Ko. Their early start gives viewers a chance to see Korda’s three‑ball play in action, a feature that will be highlighted in the tournament’s new Featured Group coverage. The tournament organizers have emphasized that the coverage will begin at 9 a.m. BST on Thursday and Friday, with extended live segments that include Korda’s group.
Lottie Woad, a promising English talent seeking her first major victory, will be paired with Japan’s Aki Iwai and fellow Englishwoman Andrea Lee. On the opposite side of the draw, Charley Hull will share a tee with Australian star Hannah Green and Canadian champion Brooke Henderson, creating another compelling storyline for fans.
The field consists of 144 players, representing a diverse mix of seasoned veterans, emerging stars, and amateurs marked with an (x) next to their names. The schedule lists tee times in British Summer Time (BST) and, where applicable, U.S.
time zones. The day’s start time is 06:30 BST, featuring England’s Alice Hewson, Amanda Doherty, and Wales’ Chloe Williams. The lineup continues throughout the morning, with each half‑hour slot introducing three golfers.
Notable pairings include: - 06:41 BST: Amelia Garvey (New Zealand), Leonie Harm (Germany), Smilla Tarning Sonderby (Denmark) - 06:52 BST: Wei‑Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei), Aditi Ashok (India), Darcey Harry (Wales) - 07:03 BST: Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Cassie Porter (Australia), Sayaka Takahashi (Japan) - 07:14 BST: Minami Katsu (Japan), Yealimi Noh (USA), Steph Kyriacou (Australia) - 07:25 BST: Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Karis Davidson (Australia), Maria Marin (amateur, Colombia) - 07:36 BST: Ina Yoon (South Korea), Alison Lee (USA), Yunseo Yang (amateur, South Korea) - 07:47 BST: Jiyai Shin (South Korea), Auston Kim (USA), In‑Gee Chun (South Korea) - 07:58 BST: Linn Grant (Sweden), Jin‑Young Ko (South Korea), Kiara Romero (amateur) - 08:09 BST: Sei‑Young Kim (South Korea), Rio Takeda (Japan), Yuna Araki (Japan) - 08:20 BST: Hyo‑Joo Kim (South Korea), Minjee Lee (Australia), Mao Saigo (Japan) - 08:31 BST: Lottie Woad (England), Aki Iwai (Japan), Andrea Lee (England) - 08:42 BST: Lydia Ko (New Zealand), Nelly Korda (USA), Haeran Ryu (South Korea) - 08:58 BST: Hye‑Jin Choi (South Korea), Grace Kim (Australia), Mimi Rhodes (England) - 09:09 BST: Somi Lee (South Korea), Esther Henseleit (Germany), Ayaka Furue (Japan) - 09:20 BST: Lindy Duncan (England), Amy Yang (South Korea), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain) - 09:31 BST: Sophia Popov (Germany), Jenny Shin (South Korea), Perrine Delacour (France) - 09:42 BST: Yan Liu (China), Shannon Tan (Singapore), Yuka Saso (Japan) - 09:53 BST: Yani Tseng (Chinese Taipei), Nastasia Nadaud (France), Alexandra Forsterling (Germany) - 10:04 BST: Arpichaya Yubol (Thailand), Cara Gainer (England), Minji Kang (South Korea) - 10:15 BST: In‑Kyung Kim (South Korea), Manon De Roey (Belgium), Carolina Chacarra (Spain) - 10:26 BST: Jodi Ewart Shadoff (England), Anna Zanusso (Italy), Justice Bosio (Australia) - 10:37 BST: Sara Kouskova (Czech Republic), Soobin Joo (South Korea), Annabell Fuller (England) - 10:48 BST: Pia Babnik (Slovenia), Anna Foster (Ireland), Bel Wardle (England) - 11:14 BST: Jing Yan (China), Agathe Laisne (France), Lauren Walsh (Ireland) - 11:25 BST: Kelsey Bennett (Australia), Weiwei Zhang (China), Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden) - 11:36 BST: Erika Hara (Japan), Chiara Tamburlini (Switzerland), Melanie Green (England) - 11:47 BST: Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark), Kana Nagai (Japan), Esme Hamilton (England) - 11:58 BST: Shiho Kuwaki (Japan), Helen Briem (Germany), Lucy Li (England) - 12:09 BST: Anna Huang (Canada), Jenny Bae (South Korea), Paula Martin Sampedro (amateur, Spain) - 12:20 BST: Lilia Vu (USA), Shuri Sakuma (Japan), Rose Zhang (USA) - 12:31 BST: Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), A Lim Kim (South Korea), Casandra Alexander (South Africa) - 12:42 BST: Hinako Shibuno (Japan), Georgia Hall (England), Valentine Delon (amateur, France) - 12:53 BST: Gaby Lopez (Mexico), Chizzy Iwai (Japan), Celine Boutier (France) - 13:04 BST: Ruoning Yin (China), Nasa Hataoka (Japan), Jennifer Kupcho (USA) - 13:15 BST: Miyu Yamashita (Japan), Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), Lauren Coughlin (England) - 13:26 BST: Charley Hull (England), Hannah Green (Australia), Brooke Henderson (Canada) - 13:42 BST: Maja Stark (Sweden), Jinhee Im (South Korea), Allisen Corpuz (Philippines) - 13:53 BST: Minsol Kim (South Korea), Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand), Megan Khang (USA) - 14:04 BST: Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand), Youmin Hwang (South Korea), Leona Maguire (Ireland) - 14:15 BST: Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa), Fuka Suga (Japan), Dewi Weber (Netherlands) - 14:26 BST: Kim Minsun7 (South Korea), Mi Hyang Lee (South Korea), Nicole Broch Estrup (Denmark) - 14:37 BST: Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand), Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (France), Yu Liu (China) - 14:48 BST: Ryann O'Toole (USA), Robyn Choi (Australia), Charlotte Naughton (amateur, England) - 14:59 BST: Nataliya Guseva (N/A), Noora Komulainen (Finland), Lauren Crump (amateur, England) - 15:10 BST: Carla Tejedo Mulet (Spain), Diksha Dagar (India), Yana Wilson (USA) - 15:21 BST: Daniela Darquea (Ecuador), Polly Mack (Germany), Gina Kim (USA) - 15:32 BST: Aunchisa Utama (Thailand), Ana Pelaez Trivino (Spain), Vanessa Bouvet (France) Sky Sports holds exclusive broadcasting rights for the AIG Women’s Open across the United Kingdom and Ireland, and this year it introduces Featured Group coverage for the first time, delivering six additional hours of live golf. The Featured Groups will be shown from 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday on Sky Sports Golf, followed by full coverage beginning at 1 p.m. The weekend rounds—third and fourth—will be broadcast live from midday.
Fans are encouraged to watch the tournament live on Sky Sports Golf, with options to subscribe without a contract for flexible streaming. The coverage promises in‑depth analysis, player interviews, and a focus on the strategic nuances of Royal Lytham’s challenging links layout, known for its deep bunkers and undulating fairways. Viewers can also explore the broader golf calendar, including upcoming majors in 2026, and learn about the remarkable growth of the Women’s Open, which has become one of the most recognized events in the sport. For those interested in playing the courses featured on the tour, Sky Sports offers a service to book tee times at over 1,700 courses throughout the UK and Ireland.
Users can search by course name, city, or postal code to find the best rates and availability. Overall, the first round at Royal Lytham promises a thrilling start to the championship, with top‑ranked players, emerging talents, and seasoned veterans all competing for the coveted Claret Jug.
The detailed tee‑time schedule allows fans to follow their favorite golfers closely, while the expanded broadcast coverage ensures that every swing, putt, and moment of drama is captured for a global audience.