As the 50th anniversary of the AIG Women’s Open approaches, the tournament promises a host of compelling storylines that will unfold on Sky Sports. Among the headline names are Nelly Korda and Charley Hull, both eager to add another major title to their résumés at the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes. The current women’s major season has been largely defined by a duopoly: Nelly Korda and Hae-ran Ryu have each already secured two major victories this year, positioning themselves to equal the record for the most major wins in a single calendar year.

Korda captured the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open, while Ryu triumphed at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the Evian Championship. This marks an unprecedented moment in LPGA history—never before have two players each claimed multiple majors within the same season.

Only six individuals, across both the men’s and women’s tours, have ever managed three major titles in a single year. Korda and Ryu now stand on the brink of joining that exclusive club, should they prevail at the AIG Women’s Open.

In the men’s game, the feat has been accomplished solely by Ben Hogan in 1953 and Tiger Woods in 2000. On the women’s side, Inbee Park achieved a three‑major sweep in 2013, echoing the legendary runs of Babe Zaharias (1955), Mickey Wright (1961) and Pat Bradley (1986).

Both Korda and Ryu are also in contention for the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award, which honors the LPGA player with the best major record over a season. A third major win would likely tip the scales in favor of whichever golfer clinches the AIG Women’s Open title.

One of the season’s biggest surprises came at the Evian Championship, where Korda missed the cut despite entering as a four‑time winner that year and a clear favorite to contend. That early exit broke a remarkable streak of 34 consecutive tournaments in which she made the cut, and it also prolonged her pursuit of a career Grand Slam.

Earlier in the season, Korda had secured her third distinct major at the U.S. Women’s Open, bringing her within striking distance of completing the Grand Slam—a feat recognized when a player wins four of the five current majors, given the evolving status of tournaments over time. Korda’s recent performances have been solid but not dominant.

She tied for 16th at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open and finished tied for second behind Lydia Ko at St Andrews in 2024. A victory at Royal Lytham would not only give her a fifth major but also make her the first woman since Inbee Park to achieve a career Grand Slam. Moreover, a win would represent her 20th LPGA Tour title, securing the two points she needs for automatic entry into the LPGA Hall of Fame.

The tournament also offers a chance for a new name to break a 15‑year drought of back‑to‑back major winners in the women’s game. The last player to achieve consecutive major victories was Yani Tseng, who won the 2010 Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale and followed it with a four‑stroke triumph at Carnoustie in 2011.

Japanese star Miyu Yamashita, a 13‑time winner on the LPGA of Japan Tour, could be that player. Though relatively unknown to British audiences before her breakthrough at last year’s major, Yamashita held off Charley Hull to claim a two‑stroke win at Royal Porthcawl. Since then, she has added a Maybank Championship title on the LPGA Tour and captured the Meijer LPGA Classic in a dramatic playoff over Lottie Woad.

Her recent form includes four top‑five finishes in her last six worldwide starts, a shared fourth place at the Evian Championship, and a shared fifth at the Scottish Open, suggesting she is ready to defend her title against a world‑class field. British history also looms large over the event.

It has been three decades since Dame Laura Davies secured her fourth major, and the last two editions of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham have produced home‑grown champions. Catriona Matthew became Scotland’s first female major winner in 2009, triumphing just 11 weeks after giving birth to her second child. In 2018, Georgia Hall claimed a two‑stroke victory, further cementing the venue’s reputation as a proving ground for British talent. Charley Hull, a five‑time major runner‑up—including twice at this very tournament within a three‑year span—will be looking to finally break through.

Lottie Woad, who has already posted top‑10 finishes in her previous two AIG Women’s Open appearances, hopes to improve on those results and add her name to the winner’s list. Attendance is expected to exceed 50,000 spectators throughout the week, with many hoping to witness another British champion. The tournament also serves as a crucial final opportunity for players to secure spots on Team Europe’s Solheim Cup roster. Anna Nordqvist, who will serve as a non‑playing captain, has already confirmed eight automatic qualifiers and will soon announce four additional picks.

The competition for those remaining places is fierce, with LET points leader Chiara Tamburlini narrowly ahead of Helen Briem, Agathe Laisne and Cara Gainer. Rookie talent such as Lottie Woad, Maja Stark, Celine Boutier, Carlota Ciganda, Linn Grant and Esther Henseleit occupy the six world‑ranking slots, while Leona Maguire’s recent strong showing in Scotland keeps her in contention for a Solheim Cup return. Other European players in the top 100—Nanna Koerstz Madsen, Dewi Weber and England’s Mimi Rhodes—could also see their Solheim Cup prospects enhanced by a standout performance at the major.

Sky Sports retains exclusive broadcasting rights for the AIG Women’s Open in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This year, the network introduces Featured Groups coverage, beginning at 9 a.m. on Thursday and Friday on Sky Sports Golf, followed by full live coverage from 1 p.m. The final two rounds will be aired from midday over the weekend, providing a total of six additional hours of live golf compared with previous years.

Fans can watch the entire tournament live on Sky Sports Golf, or stream the action without a contract through the platform’s flexible subscription options. The question on everyone’s mind remains: Who will lift the Claret Jug at Royal Lytham & St Annes this year?

The answer will unfold over the next several days, as the world’s best women golfers vie for a place in history.