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 what promises to be an unforgettable championship. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita heads out in the late‑early wave, aiming to become the first player since Yani Tseng to retain the title in consecutive years. She will share the tee with world number two Jeeno Thitikul and England’s own Lauren Coughlin, creating a high‑profile trio that will attract considerable attention from fans and broadcasters alike. Two of the season’s most successful major winners have been placed together for the first two days, a strategic move that adds drama to the early rounds.
World number one Nelly Korda teams up with South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and New Zealand veteran Lydia Ko for an early Thursday start. This grouping pits the current world leader against a player who has already claimed a major this year, guaranteeing a compelling battle for the top spots. Meanwhile, Lottie Woad, a talented English rookie seeking her first major victory, tees off alongside Japan’s Aki Iwai and American Andrea Lee. On the opposite side of the draw, Charley Hull finds herself paired with Australian Hannah Green and Canadian Brooke Henderson, both of whom have already demonstrated the ability to contend on the biggest stages.
These combinations illustrate the tournament’s blend of seasoned champions and hungry newcomers, each hoping to make a mark on the historic links. The field comprises 144 competitors, representing a broad spectrum of nationalities and experience levels. The event kicks off with Featured Group coverage beginning at 9:00 a.m.
BST on Thursday, offering viewers an extended look at Korda’s three‑ball and other marquee pairings. Full coverage follows at 1:00 p.m., with the weekend schedule delivering live action from the third and fourth rounds starting at midday. Below is a detailed breakdown of the first‑round tee times, listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted. Amateur status is indicated by an (x) next to the player’s name.
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 (KOR), 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), 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 (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 (KOR) 15:32 Aunchisa Utama (THA), Ana Peláez Triviño (ESP), Vanessa Bouvet (FRA) Sky Sports retains exclusive broadcasting rights in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering an unprecedented six‑hour increase in live coverage compared with previous editions. The new Featured Groups segment, which begins at 9:00 a.m.
on both Thursday and Friday, gives viewers a closer look at the early‑round dynamics before the main broadcast takes over at 1:00 p.m. Weekend coverage will feature live action from the third and fourth rounds starting at noon each day. Fans can follow the tournament live on Sky Sports Golf or stream via the Sky Sports app without a long‑term contract, ensuring easy access to every swing, birdie and dramatic moment.
For those looking to experience the course firsthand, the AIG Women’s Open website offers a searchable tool to find tee times at any of the 1,700 affiliated courses across the UK and Ireland. The stage is set, the players are ready, and the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes await the first round of what could become a landmark year in women’s golf. Whether you are cheering for a seasoned major champion or a fresh face hoping to secure her inaugural title, the schedule above provides a comprehensive guide to every pairing and tee time as the competition unfolds.