The third round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open is set to unfold at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the tournament’s pairings and tee times have just been released. As the competition moves into the weekend, the leaderboard is already shaping an intriguing narrative. South Korean star Haeran Ryu heads into the final two days with a one‑stroke advantage, positioning herself for a possible third straight major triumph.
She will share the final group with Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, creating a compelling showdown between two of the world’s top players. Just behind Ryu, world No.
2 Jeongeun “Jeeno” Thitikul sits two shots back. Thitikul, still yearning for her first major title, will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh for the third round.
Their partnership adds an extra layer of excitement, as both are eager to demonstrate their form heading into the upcoming Solheim Cup. Meanwhile, England’s own Lottie Woad and Charley Hull find themselves five strokes off the lead, each dreaming of securing the first English major victory in recent memory.
The field is tightly packed: only 19 competitors are under par at the halfway mark, while 68 of the 144 participants have managed to stay at four over or better. This distribution underscores the challenging nature of the Royal Lytham layout, where precision and strategic shot‑making are paramount.
In addition to the individual battle for the Open, this week marks the final leg of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the Solheim Cup. Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, who sits eight strokes behind the leader, will announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon, adding another storyline to the weekend’s drama.
Below is the complete schedule of tee times, listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted. Amateur status is indicated by an (x) after the player’s name. 08:50 Pia Babnik (Slovenia), Sara Kouskova (Czech Republic) 09:00 Manon de Roey (Belgium), Cara Gainer (England) 09:10 Nastasia Nadaud (France), Ayaka Furue (Japan) 09:20 Hyojoo Kim (South Korea), Yunseo Yang (x) (South Korea) 09:30 Alison Lee (England), Amelia Garvey (Australia) 09:40 Carla Tejedo Mulet (Spain), Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand) 09:50 Maja Stark (Sweden), Casandra Alexander (South Africa) 10:05 Annabell Fuller (England), Alexandra Forsterling (Germany) 10:15 Yuka Saso (Japan), Amy Yang (South Korea) 10:25 Jin Young Ko (South Korea), Wei Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei) 10:35 Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (France), Mi Hyang Lee (South Korea) 10:45 Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa), Chizzy Iwai (Japan) 10:55 Arpichaya Yubol (Thailand), Jenny Shin (South Korea) 11:05 Lindy Duncan (England), Aki Iwai (Japan) 11:20 Yuna Araki (Japan), Sei Young Kim (South Korea) 11:30 Amanda Doherty (England), Alice Hewson (England) 11:40 Dewi Weber (Netherlands), Brooke Henderson (Canada) 11:50 Hannah Green (Australia), Nasa Hataoka (Japan) 12:00 Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), Rose Zhang (United States) 12:10 Minji Kang (South Korea), Shannon Tan (Thailand) 12:20 Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain), Mao Saigo (Japan) 12:35 Auston Kim (South Korea), Anna Nordqvist (Sweden) 12:45 Esther Henseleit (Germany), Rio Takeda (Japan) 12:55 Aunchisa Utama (Thailand), Yana Wilson (England) 13:05 Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden), Mimi Rhodes (England) 13:15 Nelly Korda (United States), Lydia Ko (New Zealand) 13:25 Robyn Choi (Australia), Jinhee Im (South Korea) 13:35 Celine Boutier (France), Lottie Woad (England) 13:50 Minami Katsu (Japan), Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand) 14:00 Charley Hull (England), Lauren Coughlin (Ireland) 14:10 Paula Martin Sampedro (x) (Spain), Lucy Li (United States) 14:20 Jing Yan (China), Soo Bin Joo (South Korea) 14:30 Yealimi Noh (United States), Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand) 14:40 Shiho Kuwaki (Japan), Haeran Ryu (South Korea) Fans are encouraged to watch the live coverage on Sky Sports throughout the weekend.
The broadcast will continue on Saturday from midday on Sky Sports Golf, and viewers can also stream the action without a contract via the Sky Sports platform. For the best video experience, a Chrome browser is recommended.
Key takeaways heading into the final rounds: - Haeran Ryu’s one‑stroke lead makes her the favorite, but the narrow margin means any slip could open the door for a challenger. - Jeeno Thitikul’s pursuit of her maiden major adds pressure, especially when paired with the talented Yealimi Noh, whose own aspirations include a Solheim Cup berth.
- English hopes rest on Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, both five shots back but still within striking distance if they can capitalize on the challenging conditions. - The Solheim Cup captain’s picks will be revealed shortly, potentially influencing the morale and focus of several European players. With the field tightly packed and the historic Royal Lytham course testing every facet of a golfer’s skill set, the third round promises drama, strategic brilliance, and the possibility of a new champion emerging. Stay tuned for updates, live leaderboards, and post‑round analysis as the tournament unfolds.