The third round of the 50th AIG Women’s Open is set to unfold at the historic Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, and the full list of pairings and tee times has just been released. As the tournament reaches the weekend, the leaderboard is tightly packed, with a handful of players positioned under par and many more battling to stay within four strokes of the lead. Leading the charge is South Korea’s Haeran Ryu, who entered the final day with a one‑stroke advantage.
Ryu, who is chasing a third straight major victory, will tee off in the final group alongside Japan’s Shiho Kuwaki. The pair will be under intense scrutiny as they attempt to consolidate Ryu’s slender lead. World No.
2 Jeongeun "Jeeno" Thitikul, currently two strokes behind the leader, will be paired with American Solheim Cup hopeful Yealimi Noh. Thitikul, still seeking her first major championship, will need to produce a solid round to keep her title hopes alive. Meanwhile, England’s Lottie Woad and Charley Hull, both five shots off the lead, will be looking to close the gap and secure the first English major win in recent years. The field is competitive: only 19 players are under par at the halfway mark, while 68 of the 144 competitors have managed to stay at four over par or better.
This reflects the demanding nature of the Royal Lytham course, known for its deep bunkers, undulating fairways, and challenging coastal winds. In addition to the individual battle for the Open, this week also marks the final leg of Team Europe’s qualification campaign for the upcoming Solheim Cup. Swedish veteran Anna Nordqvist, who sits eight strokes behind the leader, will announce her captain’s picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday afternoon, adding another layer of excitement to the proceedings. All tee times are listed in British Summer Time (BST) unless otherwise noted, and the schedule includes a mix of established stars and rising amateurs (indicated with an "x").
Below is the complete lineup 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 (amateur, 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 (amateur, 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) Spectators and fans are encouraged to view the live coverage on Sky Sports, with streaming options available for those without a contract. The tournament’s broadcast schedule continues Saturday from midday on Sky Sports Golf, ensuring that viewers can follow every crucial putt and birdie as the competition intensifies. Beyond the immediate drama of the leaderboard, the Royal Lytham & St Annes venue offers a rich backdrop of golfing history. Established in 1888, the course has hosted multiple Open Championships and is renowned for its iconic bunkering system, which tests players’ precision and strategic thinking.
The seaside setting often brings variable wind conditions, forcing competitors to adapt their club selection and shot shape on the fly. As the weekend unfolds, the narrative will likely focus on whether Haeran Ryu can defend her lead against a field of seasoned veterans and hungry newcomers.
The presence of multiple major champions, such as Jin Young Ko, Brooke Henderson, and Ariya Jutanugarn, adds depth to the competition, while rising talents like Nelly Korda and Lottie Woad represent the next generation of elite women’s golf. The AIG Women’s Open remains the final major of the 2026 season, and with only a few weeks left before the Solheim Cup, performances this weekend could shape the momentum for both individual careers and team selections. Fans worldwide will be watching closely, hoping to witness historic moments, dramatic comebacks, and perhaps the crowning of a new major champion at one of the sport’s most revered venues.