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 sits atop the leaderboard, holding a one‑stroke advantage as she pursues a third straight major victory.
She will share the final grouping with Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki, who is also positioned near the top of the field. World No.
2 Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul trails by two strokes, still hunting her first major title. She will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh for the third round. Meanwhile, England’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, both five shots behind the leader, are eager to claim the first English major win in recent years.
The tournament’s halfway point features a relatively tight leaderboard: only 19 competitors are under par, while 68 of the 144‑player field have managed scores of four over or better. This marks the final event in Team Europe’s Solheim Cup qualification schedule, and the Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, currently eight strokes off the lead, is slated to announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon.
All tee times are listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and the notation (x) indicates an amateur player. Below is the complete pairing 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 Celine 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) The broadcast partners recommend using the Chrome browser for optimal video playback, ensuring viewers can enjoy the live coverage without technical interruptions. Fans can follow the action throughout the weekend on Sky Sports, with Saturday’s midday session available on Sky Sports Golf.
Those without a contract can still stream the tournament and additional golf content through Sky’s no‑contract streaming options. Beyond the immediate competition, the AIG Women’s Open continues to illustrate the rapid growth and increasing global appeal of women’s golf.
Since its re‑branding, the championship has attracted a diverse field representing more than 30 nations, and the prize fund has expanded significantly, reflecting the sport’s rising commercial viability. The event also serves as a critical stepping stone toward the upcoming Solheim Cup, with performances here influencing final team selections. As the field prepares to tee off, the narrative threads are clear: Haeran Ryu aims to cement her status as a dominant force, Jeeno Thitikul seeks to break through with her first major, and the English contingent hopes to end a long drought by delivering a home‑grown champion.
The blend of seasoned veterans, rising international stars, and promising amateurs promises a compelling round of golf that will shape the remainder of the season and set the tone for future major championships.