The AIG Women's Open 2026 field is officially locked in. Thirteen players punched their tickets through Final Qualifying at St Annes Old Links on Monday, rounding out the lineup for this week's championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
The 50th edition of the event marks a major moment on the LPGA schedule. A record $10 million purse awaits the field, up from $9.75 million last year.
Charley Hull, Top LPGA World Rankings Make British Women's Open Cut
Nelly Korda enters as the clear favorite. The world No. 1 has won four times on the LPGA this season, with two of those coming at majors. Meanwhile, Haeran Ryu heads to Lancashire riding back-to-back major titles.
Still, all eyes on the English coast will turn toward Charley Hull. The fan favorite is chasing her first major title on home soil, alongside fellow Brit Lottie Woad. Both sit near the top of the LPGA world rankings and have the games to contend on links turf.
They won't be short on competition, either. Defending champion Miyu Yamashita returns, along with 2024 winner Lydia Ko and three-time major champion Minjee Lee.
England's Bel Wardle and Belgium's Manon De Roey led qualifying with matching rounds of 4-under 68. Six more players advanced through a playoff to complete the group. Play begins Thursday.
