Memorable Milestones at the AIG Women’s Open

July 27, 2026

AIG General View — A detailed view of practice balls and branding on the practice range prior to the AIG Women's Open 2026 at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on July 27, 2026 in Lytham St Annes, England.Photo by Kate McShane /R&A/R&A via Getty Images

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Royal Lytham & St Annes welcomes the AIG Women’s Open for a milestone anniversary as the championship celebrates its 50th edition.

10. Matthew wins as a mom

Woman's British Open winner Catriona Matthew poses with her husband Graham and daughters, two-year-old Katie and 11-week-old Sophie at Archerfield Links golf club on August 4, 2009 in Dirleton, Scotland. The 39-year-old mother won the open at Lytham St Annes on Sunday.

9. Sorenstam gets the slam

Annika Sorenstam of Sweden putts out on the sixth green during the final round of the Weetabix Womens British Open on August 3, 2003 at Royal Lytham & St Anns Golf Club in Lytham, England.

8. Becoming a major

Se Ri Pak of Korea with the trophy after a two shot victory in the final round of the Weetabix Women's Open on the Old Course at Sunningdale Golf Club, Sunningdale, England.

7. Low amateur

Rose Zhang of United States aposes with the trophy as best amateur player during Day Four of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield on August 07, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (

6. Stupples wows at Sunningdale

Karen Stupples of England poses with the trophy after winning the Weetabix Womens British Open with a score of 19 under par at Sunningdale Golf Club on August 1, 2004 in Sunningdale, England.

5. An unforgettable eagle

Mo Martin of the United States poses with the trophy following her 1 shot victory at the end of the final round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Birkdale on July 13, 2014 in Southport, England.

4. Shin wins by record numbers

Jayai Shin — Jiyai Shin of Korea celebrates holing her final putt for victory on the 18th green during the final round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club on September 16, 2012 in Hoylake, England.

3. Park completes the slam

Inbee Park of South Korea poses with the trophy following her victory during the Final Round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Turnberry Golf Club on August 2, 2015 in Turnberry, Scotland.

2. Ochoa makes history at St. Andrews

Lorena Ochoa of Mexico lines up her putt on the 18th green during the Final Round of the 2007 Ricoh Women's British Open held on the Old Course at St Andrews on August 5, 2007 in St Andrews, Scotland.

1. Webb makes it a super

Karrie Webb of Australia with the trophy after winning the Weetabix Women's British Open held at the Turnberry Golf Club in Turnberry, Scotland on August 11, 2002.

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