The opening day of the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire features a full schedule of pairings and tee times that set the stage for a historic tournament. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita returns to the links with the ambition of becoming the first player to repeat as champion since Yani Tseng, and she will start her round in the later‑early wave alongside world No.
2 Jeongeun Lee (Thitikul) and England’s rising star Lauren Coughlin. Their grouping promises a dramatic early showdown as the Japanese star looks to defend her title against a field that includes several of the world’s top‑ranked golfers.
Two of the season’s multiple‑major winners have been deliberately placed together for the first two days. World No. 1 Nelly Korda and South Korean prodigy Haeran Ryu will tee off early on Thursday, sharing the morning with former world No.
1 Lydia Ko of New Zealand. This early‑morning trio gives viewers a chance to see high‑stakes golf before the day’s heat builds, and Sky Sports has highlighted a special three‑ball segment featuring Korda’s powerful play. Lottie Woad, who is seeking her first major victory, will start alongside Japan’s Aki Iwai and American Andrea Lee. On the opposite side of the draw, Charley Hull will be paired with Australia’s Hannah Green and Canada’s Brooke Henderson, creating a balanced mix of experience and youthful energy across the field.
The tournament field comprises 144 competitors, making this the final women’s major of the 2026 season. Coverage of the Featured Groups begins at 9:00 a.m. BST on Thursday, with extended live action that includes a deep dive into Korda’s three‑ball performance. Full coverage of the first round kicks off at 1:00 p.m., and the schedule continues with live broadcasts of the third and fourth rounds on the weekend, all on Sky Sports Golf.
All tee times are listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and amateur status is indicated by an (x) next to the player’s name. Below is the complete lineup for the opening round, organized by tee time: 06:30 – Alice Hewson (ENG), Amanda Doherty (ENG), Chloe Williams (WAL) 06:41 – Amelia Garvey (NZL), Leonie Harm (GER), Smilla Tarning Sonderby (DEN) 06:52 – Wei Ling Hsu (TPE), Aditi Ashok (IND), Darcey Harry (WAL) 07:03 – Anna Nordqvist (SWE), Cassie Porter (AUS), Sayaka Takahashi (JPN) 07:14 – Minami Katsu (JPN), Yealimi Noh (USA), Steph Kyriacou (AUS) 07:25 – Carlota Ciganda (ESP), Karis Davidson (AUS), Maria Marin (x) (COL) 07:36 – Ina Yoon (KOR), Alison Lee (USA), Yunseo Yang (x) (KOR) 07:47 – Jiyai Shin (KOR), Auston Kim (USA), In Gee Chun (KOR) 07:58 – Linn Grant (SWE), Jin Young Ko (KOR), Kiara Romero (x) (USA) 08:09 – Sei Young Kim (KOR), Rio Takeda (JPN), Yuna Araki (JPN) 08:20 – Hyojoo Kim (KOR), Minjee Lee (AUS), Mao Saigo (JPN) 08:31 – Lottie Woad (ENG), Aki Iwai (JPN), Andrea Lee (USA) 08:42 – Lydia Ko (NZL), Nelly Korda (USA), Haeran Ryu (KOR) 08:58 – Hye‑Jin Choi (KOR), Grace Kim (AUS), Mimi Rhodes (ENG) 09:09 – Somi Lee (KOR), Esther Henseleit (GER), Ayaka Furue (JPN) 09:20 – Lindy Duncan (ENG), Amy Yang (KOR), Julia Lopez Ramirez (ESP) 09:31 – Sophia Popov (GER), Jenny Shin (KOR), Perrine Delacour (FRA) 09:42 – Yan Liu (CHN), Shannon Tan (SIN), Yuka Saso (JPN) 09:53 – Yani Tseng (TPE), Nastasia Nadaud (FRA), Alexandra Forsterling (GER) 10:04 – Arpichaya Yubol (THA), Cara Gainer (ENG), Minji Kang (KOR) 10:15 – In Kyung Kim (KOR), Manon De Roey (BEL), Carolina Chacarra (ESP) 10:26 – Jodi Ewart Shadoff (ENG), Anna Zanusso (ITA), Justice Bosio (AUS) 10:37 – Sara Kouskova (CZE), Soobin Joo (KOR), Annabell Fuller (ENG) 10:48 – Pia Babnik (SLO), Anna Foster (IRL), Bel Wardle (ENG) 11:14 – Jing Yan (CHN), Agathe Laisne (FRA), Lauren Walsh (IRL) 11:25 – Kelsey Bennett (AUS), Weiwei Zhang (CHN), Kajsa Arwefjall (SWE) 11:36 – Erika Hara (JPN), Chiara Tamburlini (SUI), Melanie Green (ENG) 11:47 – Nanna Koerstz Madsen (DEN), Kana Nagai (JPN), Esme Hamilton (ENG) 11:58 – Shiho Kuwaki (JPN), Helen Briem (GER), Lucy Li (USA) 12:09 – Anna Huang (CAN), Jenny Bae (KOR), Paula Martin Sampedro (x) (ESP) 12:20 – Lilia Vu (USA), Shuri Sakuma (JPN), Rose Zhang (USA) 12:31 – Ariya Jutanugarn (THA), A Lim Kim (KOR), Casandra Alexander (RSA) 12:42 – Hinako Shibuno (JPN), Georgia Hall (ENG), Valentine Delon (x) (FRA) 12:53 – Gaby Lopez (MEX), Chizzy Iwai (JPN), Celine Boutier (FRA) 13:04 – Ruoning Yin (CHN), Nasa Hataoka (JPN), Jennifer Kupcho (USA) 13:15 – Miyu Yamashita (JPN), Jeongeun Lee (THA), Lauren Coughlin (ENG) 13:26 – Charley Hull (ENG), Hannah Green (AUS), Brooke Henderson (CAN) 13:42 – Maja Stark (SWE), Jinhee Im (KOR), Allisen Corpuz (PHI) 13:53 – Minsol Kim (KOR), Patty Tavatanakit (THA), Megan Khang (USA) 14:04 – Pajaree Anannarukarn (THA), Youmin Hwang (KOR), Leona Maguire (IRL) 14:15 – Ashleigh Buhai (RSA), Fuka Suga (JPN), Dewi Weber (NED) 14:26 – Kim Minsun (KOR), Mi Hyang Lee (KOR), Nicole Broch Estrup (DEN) 14:37 – Chanettee Wannasaen (THA), Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (FRA), Yu Liu (CHN) 14:48 – Ryann O'Toole (USA), Robyn Choi (AUS), Charlotte Naughton (x) (ENG) 14:59 – Nataliya Guseva (RUS), Noora Komulainen (FIN), Lauren Crump (x) (ENG) 15:10 – Carla Tejedo Mulet (ESP), Diksha Dagar (IND), Yana Wilson (USA) 15:21 – Daniela Darquea (ECU), Polly Mack (GER), Gina Kim (USA) 15:32 – Aunchisa Utama (THA), Ana Pelaez Trivino (ESP), Vanessa Bouvet (FRA) Sky Sports remains the exclusive broadcaster for the AIG Women’s Open across the United Kingdom and Ireland. This year, the network introduces Featured Groups coverage for the first time, adding roughly six extra hours of live golf to its schedule. The Featured Groups segment begins at 9:00 a.m.
on both Thursday and Friday, offering viewers a closer look at selected pairings before the main broadcast starts at 1:00 p.m. The weekend rounds will be shown live from midday, ensuring that fans can follow every pivotal moment from the opening tee to the final putt. For those watching from outside the UK, the tournament can be streamed via the Sky Sports Golf app, which offers a contract‑free option for golf enthusiasts.
In addition to the live coverage, Sky Sports provides on‑demand highlights, player interviews, and expert analysis throughout the week, making it the most comprehensive way to experience the championship. Beyond the television broadcast, the AIG Women’s Open also offers interactive features such as live leaderboards, shot‑by‑shot tracking, and a behind‑the‑scenes look at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes course. The links are famed for their deep bunkers, challenging rough, and the iconic “Royal” atmosphere that has tested the world’s best women golfers for five decades.
The tournament’s significance extends beyond the competition itself. It serves as a showcase for the growth of women’s golf, highlighting emerging talents from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Players like Miyu Yamashita, Jeongeun Lee, and Lottie Woad represent the new generation of stars who are expanding the sport’s global reach. At the same time, seasoned veterans such as Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, and Brooke Henderson bring experience and fan appeal, creating a compelling narrative of experience versus youth. Fans can also engage with the event off the course.
Sky Sports offers a special “Best Prices” promotion for booking tee times at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, encouraging viewers to experience the game themselves. By entering a city or postal code on the Sky Sports website, golfers can find nearby courses, compare rates, and secure a round—an invitation to live the Open’s spirit on local greens. In summary, the first‑round pairings and tee times for the AIG Women’s Open provide a roadmap to what promises to be an unforgettable week of elite golf at Royal Lytham & St Annes. With a blend of defending champions, rising stars, and seasoned major winners, the competition is set to deliver high‑drama moments, historic performances, and a celebration of the sport’s continued evolution.
Viewers should tune in via Sky Sports Golf, stream the action on compatible devices, and keep an eye on the live leaderboard to see who will ultimately lift the coveted trophy.