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Shiho Kuwaki celebrates with the AIG Women's Open trophy at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Shiho Kuwaki celebrates with the AIG Women's Open trophy at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Royal Lytham & St Annes

29 July - 2 August 2026

Shiho Kuwaki claimed a memorable triumph in the 50th edition of the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

The 23-year-old from Japan entered the clubhouse on Sunday with a one-stroke lead on five-under-par – only for Esther Henseleit to join her on that number by draining a monster birdie putt at the last and force a play-off in the most dramatic fashion.

Shiho then won with a par on the second play-off hole to secure the biggest victory of her career, and her maiden major title.

Shiho Kuwaki celebrates after winning the 2026 AIG Women
2026 AIG Women's Open

Japanese joy / Shiho Kuwaki wins the AIG Women's Open after dramatic finale

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ROYAL LYTHAM & ST ANNES 2026

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Past Champions

Some of the greatest golfers to pick up a club have won the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes:

2026: Shiho Kuwaki
2018: Georgia Hall
2009: Catriona Matthew
2006: Sherri Steinhauer
2003: Annika Sörenstam [pictured]
1998: Sherri Steinhauer

Annika Sorenstam in action in 2024

Early Bird Tickets to the 2027 AIG Women's Open

Book your tickets to the 2027 AIG Women's Open at Royal St George's now!

Don't miss the Championship's debut on the iconic links on the Kent coastline. 

Adult tickets from £18, half-priced youth tickets (16-24 year olds) and KIDS (U16s) GO FREE. 

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Golf fans move around at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2018