The third round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open unfolds at the historic Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the full schedule of pairings and tee times has been released.
Heading into the weekend, South Korean prodigy Haeran Ryu sits atop the leaderboard, holding a one‑stroke advantage as she pursues a third straight major championship. She will share the final group with Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, setting up a compelling duel between the world No. 3 and a determined challenger from the Far East.
Just behind them, world No. 2 Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul trails by two strokes.
The Thai star, still searching for her first major title, will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh, a rising talent who has already shown she can compete with the best. Meanwhile, English hopefuls Lottie Woad and Charley Hull start the day five shots off the lead, each hoping to secure the first English victory in the tournament’s storied history. The field is tightly packed: only 19 players sit under par at the halfway point, while 68 of the 144 competitors have managed to stay at four over or better. This demonstrates the difficulty of the Royal Lytham layout, known for its deep bunkers, narrow fairways, and demanding rough.
The course has a reputation for testing precision and mental fortitude, and this year’s championship is no exception. In addition to the individual battle for the green jacket, the event serves as the concluding chapter of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the Solheim Cup. Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, who currently sits eight strokes behind the leader, will announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon, adding another layer of intrigue to the weekend’s action.
All tee times are listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and amateur status is indicated with an (x). 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 Försterling (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 Ramírez (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 Arwefjäll (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) These pairings set the stage for an exciting final day of competition.
Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage continuing from midday on Saturday across Sky Sports Golf. For those without a contract, streaming options are available without commitment, ensuring that golf enthusiasts worldwide can tune in to every swing, putt, and dramatic moment.
Beyond the raw numbers, the narrative of this tournament is rich with storylines. Haeran Ryu’s quest for a third consecutive major is unprecedented in the modern era of women’s golf, and her composure under pressure will be tested on Royal Lytham’s infamous bunkers, particularly the notorious “Bunker 16” which has felled many a champion. Shiho Kuwaki, meanwhile, represents the surge of Japanese talent on the global stage, and her performance could signal a shift in the balance of power. The Solheim Cup implications add another strategic layer.
With Europe’s captain’s picks imminent, players on the cusp of selection are playing not only for personal glory but also for the honor of representing their continent in the biennial showdown against the United States. Anna Nordqvist, a former major champion, will be watching closely, hoping her experience can translate into a final push up the leaderboard while she also evaluates potential teammates. Royal Lytham’s course architecture demands a blend of power and finesse. The narrow, undulating fairways are flanked by over 200 bunkers, many of which are strategically placed to catch errant drives.
The finishing holes, particularly 16, 17, and 18, have historically produced dramatic swings in the leaderboard, making them crucial for any player hoping to make a late charge. In summary, the third round schedule provides a comprehensive view of who will tee off when and where, setting the framework for what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to the 2026 AIG Women’s Open. Whether you are tracking the battle for the championship, the Solheim Cup selections, or simply enjoying world‑class golf on a classic links layout, the weekend’s play will deliver excitement, drama, and perhaps a new champion to add to the tournament’s illustrious history.