The 50th edition of the AIG Women's Open is underway at Royal Lytham & St Annes, marking the final major women's golf championship of the year. Miyu Yamashita, the reigning champion, is set to defend her title against a strong field, including world number one Nelly Korda, who is on the cusp of achieving a career Grand Slam with a win. Yamashita had a remarkable season on the LPGA Tour, securing a playoff victory at the Meijer LPGA Classic and finishing tied for fifth at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open. Home favorites Charley Hull and Lottie Woad are also in the running, with Hull looking to break her major drought after a close finish at the US Women's Open.
The tournament has previously been won by Georgia Hall in 2018 and Catriona Matthew in 2009 when it was last held at Royal Lytham & St Annes. This week's forecast indicates partially cloudy conditions with moderate winds. A field of 144 players, including world number two Jeeno Thitikul and number three Haeran Ryu, will compete for the top prize.
Play commences on Friday at 6:30 am, with the top 65 players and ties making the cut after 36 holes. Sky Sports Golf will provide extensive live coverage, including early morning broadcasts and full coverage of each round, as well as highlights in the evening.