AIG Women's Open: Complete First-Round Groupings and Tee Times at Royal Lytham

The opening 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 list of groupings and tee times has now been released. This comprehensive guide outlines who will tee off when, highlights the storylines to watch, and provides context for the field of 144 competitors who will vie for the final women’s major of the 2026 season. Miyu Yamashita returns to defend her title, aiming to become the first player to win back-to-back Women’s Opens since Yani Tseng achieved the feat in 2011. Yamashita will start in the later‑early wave on Thursday, paired with world number two Jeongeun Lee (commonly known as Jeeno) Thitikul of Thailand and England’s Lauren Coughlin.

The trio forms a compelling narrative: Yamashita seeks to cement her status as a dominant force, Thitikul hopes to add a major to her impressive resume, and Coughlin looks to make a breakthrough on the biggest stage. Two of the season’s most successful major winners have been placed together for the first two days. World number one Nelly Korda of the United States will tee off early on Thursday alongside South Korean rising star Haeran Ryu and former world number one Lydia Ko of New Zealand.

Their early start will give viewers a chance to see Korda’s three‑ball play, a feature that Sky Sports will extend in its new "Featured Groups" coverage. On the opposite side of the draw, England’s Lottie Woad will launch her quest for a maiden major title with teammates Aki Iwai of Japan and Andrea Lee of the United States.

Across the fairway, Charley Hull, the 2016 Women’s British Open champion, will be paired with Australian veteran Hannah Green and Canadian star Brooke Henderson. This grouping pits experience against youth and promises a dynamic start to the championship.

The schedule is presented in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and the list includes amateur designations marked with (x). Below is the full lineup, organized by tee time: 06:30 – Alice Hewson (England), Amanda Doherty (England), Chloe Williams (Wales) 06:41 – Amelia Garvey (New Zealand), Leonie Harm (Germany), Smilla Tarning Sonderby (Denmark) 06:52 – Wei Ling Hsu (Chinese Taipei), Aditi Ashok (India), Darcey Harry (Wales) 07:03 – Anna Nordqvist (Sweden), Cassie Porter (Australia), Sayaka Takahashi (Japan) 07:14 – Minami Katsu (Japan), Yealimi Noh (United States), Steph Kyriacou (Australia) 07:25 – Carlota Ciganda (Spain), Karis Davidson (Australia), Maria Marin (Colombia, amateur) 07:36 – Ina Yoon (South Korea), Alison Lee (United States), Yunseo Yang (South Korea, amateur) 07:47 – Jiyai Shin (South Korea), Auston Kim (United States), In Gee Chun (South Korea) 07:58 – Linn Grant (Sweden), Jin Young Ko (South Korea), Kiara Romero (United States, amateur) 08:09 – Sei Young Kim (South Korea), Rio Takeda (Japan), Yuna Araki (Japan) 08:20 – Hyojoo Kim (South Korea), Minjee Lee (Australia), Mao Saigo (Japan) 08:31 – Lottie Woad (England), Aki Iwai (Japan), Andrea Lee (United States) 08:42 – Lydia Ko (New Zealand), Nelly Korda (United States), Haeran Ryu (South Korea) 08:58 – Hye‑Jin Choi (South Korea), Grace Kim (Australia), Mimi Rhodes (England) 09:09 – Somi Lee (South Korea), Esther Henseleit (Germany), Ayaka Furue (Japan) 09:20 – Lindy Duncan (England), Amy Yang (South Korea), Julia Lopez Ramirez (Spain) 09:31 – Sophia Popov (Germany), Jenny Shin (South Korea), Perrine Delacour (France) 09:42 – Yan Liu (China), Shannon Tan (Singapore), Yuka Saso (Japan) 09:53 – Yani Tseng (Chinese Taipei), Nastasia Nadaud (France), Alexandra Forsterling (Germany) 10:04 – Arpichaya Yubol (Thailand), Cara Gainer (England), Minji Kang (South Korea) 10:15 – In Kyung Kim (South Korea), Manon De Roey (Belgium), Carolina Chacarra (Spain) 10:26 – Jodi Ewart Shadoff (England), Anna Zanusso (Italy), Justice Bosio (Australia) 10:37 – Sara Kouskova (Czech Republic), Soobin Joo (South Korea), Annabell Fuller (England) 10:48 – Pia Babnik (Slovenia), Anna Foster (Ireland), Bel Wardle (England) 11:14 – Jing Yan (China), Agathe Laisne (France), Lauren Walsh (Ireland) 11:25 – Kelsey Bennett (Australia), Weiwei Zhang (China), Kajsa Arwefjall (Sweden) 11:36 – Erika Hara (Japan), Chiara Tamburlini (Switzerland), Melanie Green (England) 11:47 – Nanna Koerstz Madsen (Denmark), Kana Nagai (Japan), Esme Hamilton (England) 11:58 – Shiho Kuwaki (Japan), Helen Briem (Germany), Lucy Li (United States) 12:09 – Anna Huang (Canada), Jenny Bae (South Korea), Paula Martin Sampedro (Spain, amateur) 12:20 – Lilia Vu (United States), Shuri Sakuma (Japan), Rose Zhang (United States) 12:31 – Ariya Jutanugarn (Thailand), A Lim Kim (South Korea), Casandra Alexander (South Africa) 12:42 – Hinako Shibuno (Japan), Georgia Hall (England), Valentine Delon (France, amateur) 12:53 – Gaby Lopez (Mexico), Chizzy Iwai (Japan), Celine Boutier (France) 13:04 – Ruoning Yin (China), Nasa Hataoka (Japan), Jennifer Kupcho (United States) 13:15 – Miyu Yamashita (Japan), Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand), Lauren Coughlin (England) 13:26 – Charley Hull (England), Hannah Green (Australia), Brooke Henderson (Canada) 13:42 – Maja Stark (Sweden), Jinhee Im (South Korea), Allisen Corpuz (Philippines) 13:53 – Minsol Kim (South Korea), Patty Tavatanakit (Thailand), Megan Khang (United States) 14:04 – Pajaree Anannarukarn (Thailand), Youmin Hwang (South Korea), Leona Maguire (Ireland) 14:15 – Ashleigh Buhai (South Africa), Fuka Suga (Japan), Dewi Weber (Netherlands) 14:26 – Kim Minsun (South Korea), Mi Hyang Lee (South Korea), Nicole Broch Estrup (Denmark) 14:37 – Chanettee Wannasaen (Thailand), Pauline Roussin‑Bouchard (France), Yu Liu (China) 14:48 – Ryann O'Toole (United States), Robyn Choi (Australia), Charlotte Naughton (England, amateur) 14:59 – Nataliya Guseva (Russia, not currently listed under a federation), Noora Komulainen (Finland), Lauren Crump (England, amateur) 15:10 – Carla Tejedo Mulet (Spain), Diksha Dagar (India), Yana Wilson (United States) 15:21 – Daniela Darquea (Ecuador), Polly Mack (Germany), Gina Kim (United States) 15:32 – Aunchisa Utama (Thailand), Ana Pelaez Trivino (Spain), Vanessa Bouvet (France) Sky Sports will be the exclusive broadcaster for the tournament in the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering an unprecedented "Featured Groups" segment that will spotlight each grouping for the first two days. Coverage begins at 9:00 a.m.

BST on Thursday and Friday, with full live broadcast kicking off at 1:00 p.m. The network also promises six additional hours of live action compared with previous years, giving fans more opportunities to follow their favorite players.

For viewers outside the UK, the tournament can be streamed through various platforms that offer no‑contract subscriptions, ensuring global fans can watch the competition in real time. The AIG Women’s Open not only showcases elite golf but also highlights the growing international diversity of the sport, with competitors from more than 30 nations taking part. Key storylines to monitor throughout the week include: * Whether Miyu Yamashita can repeat her 2025 triumph and join the elite list of back‑to‑back champions. * How world number two Jeeno Thitikul performs under major‑championship pressure.

* Nelly Korda’s attempt to add a major title to her collection and the impact of her three‑ball play on the leaderboard. * The emergence of younger players such as Lottie Woad and Aki Iwai, who are looking to make their first major mark. * The battle between seasoned veterans Charley Hull, Brooke Henderson and rising stars like Lydia Ko for the coveted Claret Jug.

The tournament’s schedule also notes that certain video streams may work best in the Chrome browser, a technical recommendation that reflects the platform’s compatibility with the event’s high‑definition feeds. Beyond the competition, golf enthusiasts are encouraged to explore the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland that partner with the AIG Women’s Open for promotional offers.

By entering a city or postcode on the official booking portal, players can find the best rates and secure tee times at some of the region’s most prestigious venues. In summary, the first‑round pairings and tee times for the AIG Women’s Open provide a clear roadmap for a week of high‑stakes golf at Royal Lytham & St Annes. With a blend of defending champions, major winners, seasoned veterans and promising newcomers, the tournament promises compelling narratives, dramatic swings, and the chance for a new champion to emerge on one of the sport’s most storied links courses.