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 full schedule of pairings and tee times has just been released. As the tournament reaches its midway point, the leaderboard is already shaping an intriguing narrative, with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars battling for the coveted major title.
Leading the pack is South Korean prodigy Haeran Ryu, who holds a one‑stroke advantage as the weekend begins. Ryu, who is chasing her third consecutive major triumph, will tee off in the final group alongside fellow Japanese competitor Shiho Kuwaki. Their duel promises high drama, as both players have demonstrated remarkable composure and skill throughout the first two rounds. Just two shots behind sits world No.
2 Jeongeun “Jeeno” Thitikul of Thailand, a player who has been on a quest for her first major victory. Thitikul will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh, adding an international flavor to the third‑round action. Meanwhile, English hopefuls Lottie Woad and Charley Hull find themselves five strokes off the lead, each eager to secure an English major win for the first time in recent memory.
In total, 19 competitors are under par after 36 holes, while 68 of the 144‑player field have managed to stay at four over or better. This statistic underscores the challenging nature of the Royal Lytham layout, where tight fairways, deep bunkers, and unpredictable coastal winds test every aspect of a golfer’s game.
The weekend also marks the final event of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the upcoming Solheim Cup. Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, currently eight strokes back, will announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon, a decision that could influence the composition of Europe’s team for the prestigious biennial competition. Below is the complete tee‑time schedule, listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted. Amateur status is indicated by an (x) next to 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 (USA) 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 (USA) 13:05 Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden), Mimi Rhodes (England) 13:15 Nelly Korda (USA), 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 (USA) 14:20 Jing Yan (China), Soo Bin Joo (South Korea) 14:30 Yealimi Noh (USA), Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand) 14:40 Shiho Kuwaki (Japan), Haeran Ryu (South Korea) Fans can follow the live action throughout the weekend on Sky Sports, with additional streaming options available for those without a traditional contract. The tournament’s coverage will continue on Saturday from midday on Sky Sports Golf, offering viewers the chance to watch the drama unfold as the field narrows and the chase for the championship intensifies. Beyond the immediate competition, the AIG Women’s Open serves as a showcase for the growing global depth of women’s golf. Players from across Europe, Asia, North America, and Oceania are represented, highlighting the sport’s expanding reach and the increasing level of talent vying for major honors.
The event also provides a platform for emerging amateurs to test themselves against seasoned professionals, as indicated by the several (x) designations throughout the tee‑time list. As the third round commences, all eyes will be on Ryu’s attempt to maintain her slender lead, Thitikul’s pursuit of a breakthrough major, and the English contingent’s hope of finally clinching a home‑soil victory. The combination of challenging course conditions, a tightly packed leaderboard, and the looming Solheim Cup selections ensures that the AIG Women’s Open will remain a focal point of the 2026 golf calendar.