AIG Women's Open returns with record purse at Royal Lytham & St Annes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:47 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The 2026 AIG Women's Open begins on July 30 at Royal Lytham & St Annes, marking the final major of the year. A field of 144 players, including Nelly Korda, Haeran Ryu, and defending champion Miyu Yamashita, will compete for a record $10 million purse. The championship also celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Television and streaming coverage will be provided by Golf Channel, USA, and NBC throughout the tournament's four rounds.
- •Tournament starts on July 30 at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
- •144 players compete for a record $10 million prize.
- •Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu are top entrants.
- •Miyu Yamashita is the defending champion.
- •Coverage will be on Golf Channel, USA, and NBC.
- 8:47 PMYahoo Sports — How to watch 2026 AIG Women's Open
"The AIG Women's Open marks the final major of the year and the historic championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes is also celebrating its 50th anniversary.
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