AIG Women’s Open predictions: Can Nelly Korda or Haeran Ryu win another major? Sky Sports’ pundit predications and your views | Golf News
Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu have dominated the women’s majors this season, but who can stop those two from enjoying further success at the AIG Women’s Open this week?
It’s the first time ever that two players have won multiple majors in a season, with Korda claiming the Chevron Championship and US Women’s Open before Ryu followed her win at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship with play-off glory at the Amundi Evian Championship.
Both players aim to become the first player since Inbee Park in 2013 to lift three majors in a calendar year, with Ryu aiming to emulate the Korean by winning three consecutive majors.
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Speaking ahead of the AIG Women’s Open, Charley Hull discussed her ‘rivalry’ with Nelly Korda and her hopes for major victory
The pair have been grouped together for the first two rounds at Royal Lytham & St Annes, on the early-late side of the draw, with Korda the pre-tournament favourite to claim a fourth different major title required to complete a career Grand Slam.
“There’s no question that this year she [Korda] has been a different character – she certainly seems happier in herself and is in a good place,” Trish Johnson told Sky Sports. “She has had a stunning season and everything has been working perfectly for her.
“It will be an interesting week because this is a golf course that should suit her. When she is at her very best, in my opinion she is head and shoulders above everyone else.”
Which players can stop the major-winning duo?
Korda’s best previous finish at the AIG Women’s Open is being tied-second in the 2024 edition at St Andrews, with Lydia Ko – the winner that week – completing that marquee threeball with her and Ryu.
Miyu Yamashita returns as defending champion after last year’s breakthrough victory at Royal Porthcawl, with the Japanese player adding two LPGA Tour titles since and bidding to be the first back-to-back women’s major winner since Yani Tseng in 2011.
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Miyu Yamashita claimed her first major victory after holding off a late charge from Charley Hull during last year’s contest
“She [Yamashita] is playing great, she had a top-five finish at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open last week and this golf course will suit her down to a tee,” Johnson added.
Lottie Woad and Charley Hull lead the home hopes of a first English winner of a women’s major since Georgia Hall’s win here, with Woad posting top-10 finishes in her previous two AIG Women’s Open appearances and Hull runner-up in two of the last three editions.
“She [Hull] has had five runner-up finishes in majors, which is brilliant and shows she can go down the stretch,” Dame Laura Davies said. “I don’t remember her ever letting them go, someone always came and beat her.”
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Charley Hull reveals the hilarious scratchcard prank she pulled on her caddie Adam Woodward ahead of the AIG Women’s Open
On Woad’s hopes, Davies added: “I’d have her up there as one of my real favourites. I love the way she plays, she’s very calm and she’s handling the limelight really well.
“She doesn’t get too up and doesn’t get too down and normally, around a links course, you’re going to get some bad breaks. If you can handle them better the rest, you might be the one standing with the trophies.”
Who will win the AIG Women’s Open?
Dame Laura Davies: Lottie Woad
Trish Johnson: Miyu Yamashita
Richard Kaufman: Miyu Yamashita
Christina Kim: Lydia Ko
Catriona Matthew: Miyu Yamashita
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Miyu Yamashita was surrounded by her fellow Japanese players as they celebrated her two-shot victory at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open
Iona Stephen: Lottie Woad
Sarah Stirk: Lottie Woad
Sophie Walker: Haeran Ryu
Jamie Weir: Miyu Yamashita
Ali Whitaker: Nelly Korda
Nelly Korda needs to win either the AIG Women’s Open or Amundi Evian Championship to complete the career Grand Slam
Who could be a surprise package to impress?
Dame Laura Davies: Minami Katsu
Trish Johnson: Gaby Lopez
Richard Kaufman: Shannon Tan
Christina Kim: Hannah Green
Catriona Matthew: Mimi Rhodes
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Mimi Rhodes made a sensational hole-in-one as her ball dropped into the hole after glancing off Steph Kyriacou’s ball at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open
Iona Stephen: Valentine Delon
Sarah Stirk: Aki Iwai
Sophie Walker: Allisen Corpuz
Jamie Weir: Lauren Coughlin
Ali Whitaker: Brooke Henderson
When is the AIG Women’s Open live on Sky Sports?
Sky Sports remains the exclusive home of the AIG Women’s Open in the UK and Ireland, with Featured Groups coverage available for the first time and six hours more of live action on Sky Sports than ever before.
Featured Groups coverage begins at 9am on Thursday and Friday on Sky Sports Golf, ahead of full coverage getting under way at 1pm, with live coverage of rounds three and four then beginning at midday over the weekend.
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