The third round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open unfolds at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the tournament’s schedule has been released in full. Heading into the weekend, South Korean star Haeran Ryu holds a one‑stroke advantage, eyeing a third straight major triumph.
She will be joined in the final grouping by Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, who sits alongside the world number three. Two strokes behind, world number two Jeongeun “Jeeno” Thitikul is still searching for her first major title and will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh for the third round. English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, both five shots off the lead, are also looking to secure an English major win. At the midway point of the season’s final major, only 19 competitors are under par, while 68 of the 144‑player field have managed to stay at four over or better.
This event also marks the conclusion of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the Solheim Cup. On Monday afternoon, former major champion Anna Nordqvist, who currently sits eight strokes back, will announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News. All tee times are listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and an “(x)” next to a name indicates an amateur status. Below is the complete schedule for Round 3: 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 (United States) 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 Céline Boutier (France), Lottie Woad (England) 13:50 Minami Katsu (Japan), Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand) 14:00 Charley Hull (England), Lauren Coughlin (England) 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 action live on Sky Sports throughout the weekend.
Saturday’s coverage begins at midday on Sky Sports Golf, and viewers can also stream the tournament via the Sky Sports platform without a contract. For the best viewing experience, a Chrome browser is recommended to ensure the video player functions correctly.
In addition to the on‑course drama, the tournament offers a broader context within women’s golf. The AIG Women’s Open, first staged in 1895, has evolved into a showcase of the sport’s growing global talent, featuring players from across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania. This year’s field reflects that diversity, with notable competitors from South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and the United States, alongside a strong contingent of European players.
The mix of seasoned major champions and rising stars creates a compelling narrative as the leaderboard tightens. The Royal Lytham & St Annes course itself adds another layer of intrigue. Known for its deep bunkers, undulating fairways, and challenging coastal winds, the layout tests every aspect of a golfer’s skill set.
Players must navigate tight landing zones and strategic shot‑selection, especially on the back nine where the famous 16th and 18th holes have historically produced dramatic swings in momentum. As the weekend progresses, the battle for the Solheim Cup captain’s picks will also intensify. With the European team’s qualification now complete, the final selections could be influenced by performances at Royal Lytham, making the AIG Women’s Open a pivotal event not only for the individual title but also for team competition later in the year.
Overall, the third round promises high‑stakes golf, with the leaderboard tightly packed and every tee time offering the potential for a breakthrough round. Whether you are following the chase for a third major by Haeran Ryu, the quest for a first major by Jeeno Thitikul, or the hopes of English fans rooting for Charley Hull and Lottie Woad, the schedule above provides a roadmap to all the key pairings and moments to watch.