AIG Women's Open marks 50 years with record prize money at Royal Lytham

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Last updated Jul 27, 2026

AIG Women's Open marks 50 years with record prize money at Royal Lytham

Summary

The AIG Women's Open celebrates its 50th anniversary this week at Royal Lytham & St Annes, featuring a record $10 million prize purse. Dame Laura Davies reflects on the tournament's transformation from a competition mainly for amateurs, with a mere £500 prize, to a major championship with a £1.25 million winner's share. Over 50,000 fans are expected during the tournament, which runs from Thursday through Sunday. Attendance records have been broken in each of the last three editions, highlighting the event's growth and popularity.

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Key Details

•Royal Lytham & St Annes hosts the AIG Women's Open this week.
•The tournament features a record $10 million prize purse.
•Dame Laura Davies notes the event's evolution into a major championship.
•Over 50,000 fans expected at the venue during the tournament week.
•Prize money has significantly increased since AIG became a title sponsor.

What they're saying

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When the AIG Women’s Open first launched 50 years ago, the field was made up of mostly amateurs and prize money – for the entire tournament – stood at just £500.
— Sky Sports

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