Nelly Korda, Haeran Ryu grouped together for AIG Women's Open at Lytham

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Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Nelly Korda, Haeran Ryu grouped together for AIG Women's Open at Lytham

Summary

World No 1 Nelly Korda and back-to-back major winner Haeran Ryu will play together in the first two rounds of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, starting Thursday. Korda has won two majors this season, while Ryu seeks her third consecutive major victory. Charley Hull, who has been a runner-up in two of the last three Women's Opens, faces a late-early start. The opening tee shot will be taken by England's Alice Hewson at 6:30 a.m. The tournament serves as a qualifying event for the Solheim Cup, with players vying for spots on the European team.

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By the Numbers

•Korda won the Chevron Championship and US Women's Open this season.
•Ryu and Korda grouped with Lydia Ko for Round 1.
•Hull starts in the late-early draw, playing with Green and Henderson.
•Miyu Yamashita targets back-to-back wins at the event.
•Hewson tees off at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday.

What they're saying

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World No 1 Nelly Korda has been handed a star-studded grouping with back-to-back major winner Haeran Ryu for the first two rounds of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
— Sky Sports

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