AIG Women's Open Royal Lytham guide - from the competitors to the course and how to get there
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Discover the excitement as the AIG Women's Open celebrates its 50th anniversary at Royal Lytham & St Annes, with top golfers like Nelly Korda and Georgia Hall competing.
The AIG Women’s Open will this summer celebrate its 50th anniversary, with Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club afforded the prestigious honour of hosting the championships.
One of the most revered courses in the world, it will be the sixth time the luscious Lancashire links will have hosted the competition, having last opened its doors for Georgia Hall’s heart-warming victory in 2018.
Lytham has also welcomed some of the biggest and best events golf has to offer including The Open on 11 occasions and the Ryder Cup twice – as well as The Amateur Championship, the Senior Open and the Walker Cup.
The AIG Women’s Open is set to get underway on Thursday, July 30.
Who is competing at this year’s Women’s Open
The world's best golfers compete over four days to be crowned the AIG Women’s Open Champion.
Each golfer plays 18 holes on four consecutive days, from Thursday to Sunday.
The golfer who completes their 72 holes in the fewest shots will be declared the winner. A play-off will take place if two or more players are tied on the same score.
The headliners and champions
Nelly Korda: World No. 1 and two-time major winner this season at the Chevron Championship and the US Women's Open.
Haeran Ryu: South Korean star riding momentum from back-to-back major victories at the Women's PGA and Evian Championship.
Miyu Yamashita: Defending champion from Japan returning to defend her title.
Lydia Ko and Lilia Vu: Recent past champions in a stacked field of 12 past winners.
Top Contenders and Home Favourites
Charley Hull and Lottie Woad: English standouts drawing massive home crowds while seeking their first major titles.
Jeeno Thitikul: Elite global competitor hunting for her first elusive major championship.
Georgia Hall: 2018 champion at this exact venue looking for another home triumph.
The Course
Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club was founded in 1886, moving to its current links site in 1897 laid out by George Lowe.
It gained its "Royal" title in 1926. King George V bestowed the title upon the club in 1926. This royal patronage was granted shortly before the club hosted its very first Open Championship later that same year.
How to attend
Ticket for the first two days of competition are £47.50 for adults, youth tickets are half-priced with kids (Under-16s) going free.
The final two days of competition, sees the price rise to 52.50, with youth tickets, once again, half-price with kids going free.
Golfing fans can purchase 5-day, weekend and family tickets via the AIG Women’s Open website.
Where is the course?
The course is located in Lancashire, England, specifically in the coastal town of Lytham St Annes just south of Blackpool on the northwest coast of England.
The address is: Links Gate, Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, FY8 3LQ. Phone Number: +44 (0)1253 724206 [1]
How to get there
Spectators are encouraged to plan in advance and leave extra time for your journey.
Train timetable information and tickets can be found here – please note the limited Sunday services.
If you plan to travel into Blackpool North station, please see the Bus section below for more information on connecting services.
By Train
Ansdell & Fairhaven Station: Located right next to the golf course with a direct footbridge to the grounds.
St Annes-on-the-Sea Station: A short 20-minute walk to the clubhouse end of the course.
Connections: Trains run along the Blackpool South line connecting from Preston.
Blackpool via North Station, a short walk to Market Street will give you access to bus services, see below.
By Bus
Blackpool Transport and Stagecoach operate bus services that run between Blackpool Town Centre, Lytham, Preston and the surrounding area to the perimeter of the golf course.
Blackpool Transport's Service 11 from Blackpool/Lytham and Stagecoach's Service 68 from Preston stop at Lindsay Avenue bus stop (located on Church Road close to What3Words: Credit.Opens, Funny, which is a five minute walk from the main entrance.
Blackpool Transport's Service 7 and 10 provide additional local connections from Blackpool and Lytham. The closest bus stops are located on Clifton Drive South.
Arriving Blackpool North Railway Station, bus services 11, 11A and 11B from Market Street.
Or you can hop onboard a tram at North Station straight to Starr Gate and pick up your connecting bus journey there.
For combined rail + bus tickets, PlusBus Blackpool is available from Blackpool North station. For price and area details as well as how to buy this ticket, please see PlusBus.Info/Blackpool. Tickets can also be purchased via Trainline
By Car
Public parking for the event is free of charge and is located a short distance from the main entrance of the club, according to organisers.
The car park is located on Preston New Road and drivers are advised to follow black and yellow AA signs.
Event organisers have advised spectators to use public transport or to consider sharing lifts with others. They have also advised people staying in the local area to consider walking, wheeling or cycling to the course.
Bicycle parking will be available near the main entrance for those wishing to cycle to the venue.
Directions to the Public Car Park from the North
Follow the M6 southbound towards Preston and exit at Junction 32 onto the M55 Preston Northern Bypass. Exit at the M55 at Junction 4 onto Preston New Road and follow black and yellow AA signs to the AIG Women’s Open public car park.
Directions to the Public Car Park from the East / South East
Follow the M6 northbound towards Preston and exit at Junction 32 onto the M55 Preston Northern Bypass. Exit at the M55 at Junction 4 onto Preston New Road and follow black and yellow AA signs to the AIG Women’s Open public car park.
Directions to the Public Car Park from Preston
Follow the M6 northbound towards Preston and exit at Junction 32 onto the M55 Preston Northern Bypass. Exit at the M55 at Junction 4 onto Preston New Road and follow black and yellow AA signs to the AIG Women’s Open public car park. Leave Preston on the A583 westbound, taking the A584 to Lytham St. Annes. Stay on the A584 and pick up black and yellow AA signs at the end of Lytham Green to ‘All Other Traffic / Public Parking’.