Youmin Hwang

Royal Porthcawl is Youmin Hwang’s first appearance in the AIG Women’s Open, coming just two months after she made her bow in the US Women’s Open, where she finished T56.

The 22-year-old has picked up two wins on the LPGA of Korea Tour and one on the Taiwan LPGA Tour.

Youmin qualified for the AIG Women’s Open by being among the top 50 players on the 2025 Rolex Rankings as of 30 June.

She finished tied for 19th place in the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship in June.