First established in 1976 and now organised by The R&A, the AIG Women’s Open is one of five major championships in women’s golf.
Each year an international field of 144 players compete for the championship trophy with the low amateur, who plays 72 holes, awarded the Smyth Salver. New Zealander Lydia Ko is the defending AIG Women’s Open Champion after her victory at St Andrews in 2024 – her third major title.