The AIG Women’s Open is the fifth and final women’s Major of the season and out of all the Major championships, this is the one the world’s best female golfers most aspire to win. This week, the 48th edition of the event holds even greater significance as it returns to the home of golf and one of the most famous courses in the world - the Old Course at St Andrews.
The Women’s Open dates back to 1976 but was only recognised as a tour event by the LPGA in 1994 and as an official LPGA Major in 2001. From 1990 to 1996, the event was held exclusively at Woburn Golf Club, but in 1998, then-sponsor Weetabix decided to rotate the championship among the UK’s best and most famous links courses, such as Turnberry, Royal Lytham & St Annes, Royal Birkdale and St Andrews. Mirroring the rotation of the men’s Open Championship venues, this was a smart move that considerably helped raise the profile and prestige of the Women’s Open.
