The AIG Women’s Open will be played at Royal St George’s for the first time in 2027.
The Championship will visit the renowned Kent links from 28 July to 1 August 2027.
Royal St George’s has staged The Open on 15 occasions, most recently in 2021. Collin Morikawa became the latest in a long line of notable Champions it has produced including Darren Clarke, Greg Norman, Sandy Lyle, Bobby Locke, Henry Cotton, Walter Hagen, Harry Vardon and JH Taylor.
In 2027 it will be the turn of the world’s best women’s players to take on the challenge of the historic venue and compete for the prestigious AIG Women’s Open trophy.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “The AIG Women’s Open is a global sporting event and we are committed to giving the best players in the world the best stages on which to compete. Royal St George’s is one of the world’s great links courses and will provide a fantastic test for the players.
“We look forward to working with AIG to put on a wonderful championship for the fans on the south coast of England in two years’ time.”
Peter Zaffino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AIG, said, “We are delighted that Royal St George’s will host the AIG Women’s Open for the very first time in 2027.
“Bringing the AIG Women’s Open to Royal St George’s reflects The R&A and AIG’s continued shared commitment to elevate women’s golf by holding the Championship at the world’s most iconic venues.
“This course is a historic venue which will showcase the expertise of the world’s best players and inspire spectators and supporters. All of our AIG colleagues around the world are proud to help raise the standard of professional women’s golf as we continue our journey as title sponsor.”
Royal St George’s was founded in 1887 by Laidlaw Purves and has a long history of championship golf having staged numerous R&A championships and international matches including the Walker Cup, the Curtis Cup, The Amateur Championship and The Women’s Amateur Championship.
The 2026 AIG Women’s Open will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes from 29 July to 2 August.
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