AIG Women's Open: Complete Round 3 Pairings and Tee Times at Royal Lytham

The third round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open unfolded at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, featuring a full slate of pairings and tee times that set the stage for an exciting weekend of championship golf. Heading into the final day, South Korea’s Haeran Ryu held a slender one‑stroke advantage, eyeing a third straight major triumph. She was joined in the final group by Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, creating a compelling showdown between two of the world’s top players. World No.

2 Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul, who sat two shots behind the leader, was paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh. Both players were eager to improve their standing and secure a place in the elite ranks of major champions. Meanwhile, England’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, each five strokes off the lead, were determined to chase an English major victory, adding a layer of national pride to the competition. The field at the halfway point of the year’s final major was remarkably tight.

Only 19 competitors were under par after two rounds, while a solid 68 of the 144‑player roster had managed to stay at four over or better. This distribution highlighted the challenging nature of the Royal Lytham course, renowned for its deep bunkers, undulating fairways, and coastal winds that test even the most seasoned professionals. In addition to the individual battle for the Open, the tournament also marked the culmination of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the upcoming Solheim Cup. Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, who found herself eight strokes behind the leaders, was slated to announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon, adding another narrative thread to the event.

All tee times were listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and the schedule included a mix of seasoned internationals and promising amateurs (denoted by an "x"). The day began at 08:50 with the opening pairing of Slovenia’s Pia Babnik and Czech Republic’s Sara Kouskova.

The morning saw a steady stream of matchups, including Belgium’s Manon de Roey paired with England’s Cara Gainer at 09:00, followed by France’s Nastasia Nadaud and Japan’s Ayaka Furue at 09:10. The schedule continued with notable pairings such as South Korea’s Hyojoo Kim alongside amateur Yunseo Yang at 09:20, and Australia’s Alison Lee teamed with compatriot Amelia Garvey at 09:30. By 09:40, Spain’s Carla Tejedo Mulet was paired with Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit, while Sweden’s Maja Stark joined South Africa’s Casandra Alexander at 09:50. As the morning progressed, the field featured a blend of rising stars and established champions.

England’s Annabell Fuller and Germany’s Alexandra Forsterling teed off at 10:05, followed by Japan’s Yuka Saso and South Korea’s Amy Yang at 10:15. The mid‑morning pairings also included Korea’s Jin Young Ko with Taiwan’s Wei Ling Hsu at 10:25, and France’s Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard alongside Korea’s Mi Hyang Lee at 10:35. The early afternoon saw a continuation of diverse international representation: South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai paired with Japan’s Chizzy Iwai at 10:45, while Thailand’s Arpichaya Yubol teamed with Korea’s Jenny Shin at 10:55.

England’s Lindy Duncan was matched with Japan’s Aki Iwai at 11:05, and the 11:20 tee time featured Japan’s Yuna Araki with Korea’s Sei Young Kim. The latter part of the day highlighted several high‑profile matchups. England’s Amanda Doherty and Alice Hewson teed off together at 11:30, followed by the Netherlands’ Dewi Weber paired with Canada’s Brooke Henderson at 11:40.

Australia’s Hannah Green joined Japan’s Nasa Hataoka at 11:50, and the 12:00 slot featured Thailand’s Ariya Jutanugarn alongside rising American star Rose Zhang. Further pairings included Korea’s Minji Kang with Thailand’s Shannon Tan at 12:10, Spain’s Julia Lopez Ramirez paired with Japan’s Mao Saigo at 12:20, and a mixed group of Auston Kim and Sweden’s Anna Nordqvist at 12:35.

The schedule also noted a series of amateur participants, such as Japan’s Rio Takeda paired with Germany’s Esther Henseleit at 12:45, and Thailand’s Aunchisa Utama with Yana Wilson at 12:55. The final stretch of tee times showcased a blend of established names and emerging talent: Sweden’s Kajsa Arwefjall paired with England’s Mimi Rhodes at 13:05, while the marquee pairing of Nelly Korda and New Zealand’s Lydia Ko took to the course at 13:15. Australia’s Robyn Choi joined Korea’s Jinhee Im at 13:25, and France’s Celine Boutier was paired with England’s Lottie Woad at 13:35.

The afternoon continued with Japan’s Minami Katsu paired with Thailand’s Chanettee Wannasaen at 13:50, followed by England’s Charley Hull teaming with Lauren Coughlin at 14:00. The schedule also featured Spain’s amateur Paula Martin Sampedro with American Lucy Li at 14:10, and a Korean duo of Jing Yan and Soo Bin Joo at 14:20. The penultimate tee times brought together Yealimi Noh and Jeeno Thitikul at 14:30, setting up a potential showdown between the world’s No.

2 and No. 3 players. The final pairing of the day, at 14:40, featured the tournament leader Haeran Ryu alongside Shiho Kuwaki, completing the line‑up for round three.

Fans were encouraged to watch the live coverage on Sky Sports, with additional streaming options available without a contract. The event not only offered thrilling golf but also served as a pivotal moment for Solheim Cup selections, as captains prepared to finalize their rosters based on the performances witnessed at Royal Lytham. The combination of world‑class talent, challenging course conditions, and the looming Solheim Cup narrative ensured that the third round of the AIG Women’s Open was a compelling prelude to a dramatic finish on Saturday.