The inaugural round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open will take place at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the full schedule of pairings and tee times has now been released. This comprehensive guide outlines who will be on the first tee, the order in which they will start, and a few key storylines to watch as the world’s top female golfers converge for the final major of the season. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita will tee off in the late‑early wave, hoping to become the first player to retain the title since Yani Tseng achieved back‑to‑back victories. Yamashita will be grouped with world number two Jeongeun Lee (often listed as Jeeno Thitikul) and England’s own Lauren Coughlin, creating a compelling mix of international talent and local hope.
Their group will be among the early starters, giving fans a chance to see high‑stakes golf right from the opening hour. Two of the season’s most successful major winners have also been placed together for the first two days.
World number one Nelly Korda will share a group with South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and former world number one Lydia Ko of New Zealand. This trio promises a thrilling contest, as Korda seeks to extend her dominant form while Ryu looks to make a breakthrough on the historic links. Lottie Woad, a young English contender aiming for her first major, will start alongside Japan’s Aki Iwai and the experienced American Andrea Lee.
Across the draw, Charley Hull will be paired with Australian veteran Hannah Green and Canadian star Brooke Henderson, forming a balanced group that mixes youthful ambition with seasoned experience. The field consists of 144 players, the full complement for a major championship, and the day’s coverage will begin at 9:00 a.m. BST on Sky Sports Golf, featuring a special "Featured Groups" segment that will include an extended three‑ball showdown with Nelly Korda. Full live coverage will follow at 1:00 p.m., and the tournament will continue with live broadcasts of the third and fourth rounds on the weekend.
Below is the detailed tee‑time schedule (all times are British Summer Time unless otherwise noted; "(x)" indicates an amateur player): 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 (USA), 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 (Ire), Bel Wardle (Eng) 11:14 Jing Yan (CHN), Agathe Laisne (Fra), Lauren Walsh (Ire) 11:25 Kelsey Bennett (Aus), Weiwei Zhang (CHN), Kajsa Arwefjall (Swe) 11:36 Erika Hara (Jpn), Chiara Tamburlini (Sui), Melanie Green (USA) 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), Jeeno Thitikul (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 (Phil) 13:53 Minsol Kim (Kor), Patty Tavatanakit (Tha), Megan Khang (USA) 14:04 Pajaree Anannarukarn (Tha), Youmin Hwang (Kor), Leona Maguire (Ire) 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 (N/A), 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 (KOR) 15:32 Aunchisa Utama (Tha), Ana Peláez Triviño (Esp), Vanessa Bouvet (Fra) Sky Sports remains the exclusive broadcaster for the tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering an unprecedented six‑hour increase in live coverage compared with previous years. The new "Featured Groups" format will give viewers a closer look at the leaders’ early rounds, while the main feed will switch to full‑field coverage at 1:00 p.m.
BST. Fans can follow the action throughout the week on Sky Sports Golf, either via a traditional subscription or through the streaming service that promises no‑contract access to live golf, major championships, and a library of on‑demand content.
For those who prefer to play the course themselves, the Royal Lytham & St Annes venue is part of a network of 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland that can be booked online. The AIG Women’s Open not only showcases elite competition but also highlights the growing global reach of women’s golf. With players from more than 30 countries represented, the tournament reflects the sport’s increasing diversity and the depth of talent emerging from Asia, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. As the first major of the 2026 season, it sets the tone for the rest of the year, offering valuable world‑ranking points and a chance for rising stars to announce themselves on the world stage.
Key narratives to watch include: * Whether Miyu Yamashita can repeat her 2025 triumph and join the elite club of back‑to‑back winners. * How Nelly Korda will handle the pressure of being world number one on a demanding links layout. * The performance of the seasoned veterans—Charley Hull, Brooke Henderson, and Lydia Ko—as they aim to add a major title to their resumes. * The emergence of younger players such as Lottie Woad, Aki Iwai, and Jeeno Thitikul, who could make a splash with a top‑10 finish.
With the first tee set for early morning and the world’s best ready to compete, the 2026 AIG Women’s Open promises a week of dramatic golf, historic moments, and unforgettable performances on one of the most revered courses in the sport.