Can Lottie Woad live up to her billing as pre-tournament favourite? Could Lydia Ko go back-to-back at the AIG Women’s Open? Will Nelly Korda stay world No 1? Storylines to follow and all you need to know ahead of the final women’s major of the year, live from Royal Porthcawl on Sky Sports
By Ali Stafford at Royal Porthcawl
Wednesday 30 July 2025 05:59, UK
The world’s best female golfers are in Wales this week for the AIG Women’s Open, where Nelly Korda battles to keep her world No 1 spot and Lottie Woad chases more history.
Korda holds a narrow advantage at the top of the world rankings heading into the final women’s major of the year,live on Sky Sports, although Jeeno Thitikul can end her 16-month stint as world No 1.
Woad arrives as one of the hottest players in the women’s game and makes her first major appearance as a professional, with Charley Hull among the other English players looking to impress.
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Royal Porthcawl hosts the first women’s major ever to be held in Wales, having previously been the venue for Walker Cup, Curtis Cup, the Amateur Championship, the British Masters and The Senior Open.
The first four major champions of the year are all set to be part of a strong field, including KPMG Women’s PGA Champion Minjee, with Lydia Ko back as defending champion after last year’s impressive win at St Andrews.
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Source: Skysports
