Nelly Korda and Jin Young Ko, two of the LPGA's top-ranked golfers, are among the 10 leading contenders at the 2026 AIG Women's Open.
Charley Hull has been making waves on the course, tricking her caddie into thinking he'd won the lottery, according to the latest photos from the LPGA's 2026 AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. Meanwhile, Nelly Korda has a love-hate relationship with links golf, as reported by many.
The top-ranked female golfers on the LPGA tour, as listed by Golf Drives, include Jin Young Ko, who has already won two LPGA, one US Women's Open Golf Championship, and a Women's PGA Championship. Sung Hyun Park is also among the top 10, having joined the LPGA tour in 2017 as a rookie.
Haeran Ryu is making history, taking the solo lead at 5 under par, and has been working hard on her putting, according to the Golf Channel's coverage of the 2026 AIG Women's Open. Ryu is set to be the exact same age as Georgia Hull when she won in 2018.
The field breakdown for the 2026 AIG Women's Open includes notable golfers such as Miyū Yamashita and Nastasia, who leads the birdie ranking on the LET in 2025. Nastasia has won several titles, including the Andalucia Open de Espana in 2025.
The 2026 AIG Women's Open has several storylines, including whether Nelly Korda or Haeran Ryu can make history. The tournament is being held at Royal Lytham & St. Annes, and the leaderboard is currently being updated live.
As the tournament continues, fans can expect to see some of the world's top golfers competing for the top spot. The leaderboard is currently being led by Haeran Ryu, but it's still early in the competition.
Source: BBC Sports