2026 Women's Open Tee Times: An Overview of All Start Times

The last major of the year is just around the corner. From July 30 to August 2, 2026, the world’s best female golfers will compete for the most coveted title in women’s golf at the 50th AIG Women’s Open Championship on the legendary course at Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire, England. The prize money totals $10 million—and the sporting stories that could unfold this week are of historic proportions.

Here you’ll find all the 2026 Women’s Open tee times for Round 1 (Thursday, July 30) and Round 2 (Friday, July 31)—all times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Here you’ll find the AIG Women’s Open LIVE leaderboard.

The Anniversary Tournament: 50 Years of the AIG Women’s Open

The Women’s Open is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year—and hardly any venue could have been a better fit than Royal Lytham & St Annes. The historic links course on England’s North Sea coast is considered one of the most challenging and historic courses in the world. The Women’s Open was last held here in 2018—when England’s Georgia Hall triumphed in front of a home crowd. Now the tournament is returning, and the starting lineup could hardly be more dramatic.

The Top Stories of the Week

The Matchup of the Season: Korda vs. Ryu vs. Ko – 9:42 a.m. CEST

By far the most exciting group of the entire 2026 Women’s Open tees off on Thursday at 9:42 a.m. CEST: Nelly Korda (USA), Haeran Ryu (South Korea), and Lydia Ko (New Zealand).

Nelly Korda, the world No. 1, has already claimed two major titles in 2026—the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open. A victory at Lytham would be the fourth different major title of her career and would secure her the Career Grand Slam. The LPGA recognizes this milestone once a player has won four of the five majors. Korda still needs to win either the Evian Championship or the Women’s Open—a victory here would make history.

Haeran Ryu of South Korea also has two major wins in the 2026 season—a feat that no two players have ever achieved simultaneously in a single year. Both Korda and Ryu have the chance to become only the fifth woman in history to win three majors in a calendar year.

Lydia Ko rounds out this dream field. The New Zealander won the Women’s Open in 2024 and is also a two-time Olympic champion—she knows how to win on the biggest stage.

Here’s the prize money for the 2026 AIG Women’s Open.

England’s great hope: Charley Hull – 2:26 p.m. CEST

Charley Hull is the face of English golf and arguably the most popular player on the LPGA Tour. The 30-year-old has five major runner-up finishes to her credit—most recently at the 2026 U.S. Open. She’s still waiting for her first major victory. The fact that she’s getting the chance for this long-awaited breakthrough right here in her native England, on a course not far from where she grew up, makes this story especially special.

Hull will tee off on Thursday at 2:26 p.m. CEST alongside Australian Hannah Green and Canadian Brooke Henderson. In Round 2, this group will tee off at 9:42 a.m. CEST.

Defending champion Yamashita aims to defend her title – 2:15 p.m. CEST

Miyu Yamashita won the 2025 Women’s Open as a rookie—one of the most surprising and emotional victories in recent history. Now the Japanese player returns as the reigning champion and aims to prove that her triumph was no fluke. She tees off on Thursday at 2:15 p.m. CEST alongside world No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul (Thailand) and Lauren Coughlin (USA).

Georgia Hall’s Emotional Comeback – 1:42 p.m. CEST

Georgia Hall is writing one of the most touching stories of the week. The Englishwoman won the Women’s Open in 2018—the last time the tournament was held at Royal Lytham. Since then, she has entered a new phase of her life: she became a mother in early 2026. Her return to the Tour—and to the very course where she celebrated her greatest triumph to date—makes her the emotional favorite among English fans. Hall tees off on Thursday at 1:42 p.m. CEST alongside Japan’s Hinako Shibuno (2019 Women’s Open champion) and France’s Valentine Delon (amateur).

Lottie Woad – England’s Next Generation – 9:31 a.m. CEST

Alongside Hull, Lottie Woad also represents England in the field. The young Englishwoman tees off on Thursday at 9:31 a.m. CEST in a group with Japan’s Akie Iwai and the American Andrea Lee—in the same flight as on Friday.

2026 Women’s Open Tee Times – Round 1: Thursday, July 30 (CEST)

All tee times are in Central European Summer Time (CEST = BST +1 hour). Players marked with (*) are amateurs.

2026 Women’s Open Tee Times – Round 2: Friday, July 31 (CEST)

A Tournament for the History Books

The 50th AIG Women’s Open promises to be a tournament of superlatives. With Nelly Korda chasing the Career Grand Slam, Haeran Ryu as an equal rival, and defending champion Miyu Yamashita in the field, the starting lineup is more exciting than ever. Add to that Charley Hull’s home course advantage and Georgia Hall’s emotional comeback—Royal Lytham & St Annes will be the stage for unforgettable golf history this week.