Jeon In-gee and Nelly Korda Chase Career Grand Slam Milestones at the AIG Women’s Open
The 2026 AIG Women’s Open will be held from July 30 to August 2 at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England. It will be the final major of the women’s golf season and the 50th staging of the AIG Women’s Open.
South Korea’s Jeon In-gee and the United States’ Nelly Korda are among the headline names in the career Grand Slam conversation, though they are pursuing different milestones. Korda is seeking the AIG Women’s Open title to complete the Grand Slam, while Jeon is looking to move one step closer with a fourth major victory.
What the Grand Slam Means in Women’s Golf
Women’s golf currently has five major championships: the Chevron Championship, the U.S. Women’s Open, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, the Amundi Evian Championship and the AIG Women’s Open. The LPGA defines winning four of these five majors as a career Grand Slam.
The AIG Women’s Open joined the LPGA Tour’s official schedule in 1994 and was recognized as a major championship beginning in 2001. Because players must win the major they have yet to claim, the event carries particular symbolic importance.
Jeon In-gee Targets a Fourth Major Title
According to the AIG Women’s Open’s official player profile, Jeon has three major victories: the U.S. Women’s Open, the Evian Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. A victory this week would give her a fourth major title and place her firmly at the center of the career Grand Slam conversation.
Jeon reached a playoff with Ashleigh Buhai at the 2022 AIG Women’s Open and finished runner-up. With Royal Lytham & St Annes being a links course where wind and deep bunkers can dictate the flow of play, precise iron play and a reliable short game are likely to be decisive.
Nelly Korda: From Four Majors to a Career Grand Slam
Nelly Korda remained No. 1 in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings as of July 20, 2026. According to the LPGA, she won the 2026 Chevron Championship and U.S. Women’s Open, taking her career major total to four.
A victory at the AIG Women’s Open would give Korda wins in four of the five women’s majors. The AIG Women’s Open’s official preview lists her among the leading contenders after her two major victories in 2026.
Royal Lytham’s Links Challenge Could Decide the Tournament
Royal Lytham & St Annes will host the AIG Women’s Open for the sixth time in 2026. According to the AIG Women’s Open, the course features 166 pot bunkers, making accuracy off the tee and the ability to control trajectory especially important.
Jeon will draw on her links experience and record in major championships, while Korda will counter with her power and recent major-winning form. Their pursuit of the Grand Slam is one of the central storylines at a tournament featuring defending champion Miyu Yamashita and a deep field of the world’s elite players.
What to Watch at the 2026 AIG Women’s Open
- Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026
- Venue: Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club, Lancashire, England
- Jeon In-gee: Three major titles; seeking a fourth
- Nelly Korda: Four major titles; seeking to complete the career Grand Slam
- Defending champion: Miyu Yamashita, 2025 winner
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When is the 2026 AIG Women’s Open?
It will be held from July 30 to August 2, 2026.
Where will the AIG Women’s Open be played?
It will be played at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, England.
How many major championships has Jeon In-gee won?
Jeon has three major victories, winning the U.S. Women’s Open, the Evian Championship and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.
How many wins does Nelly Korda need to complete the career Grand Slam?
Korda has four major victories after winning the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open. Winning the AIG Women’s Open would complete her career Grand Slam.
What does a Grand Slam mean in women’s golf?
It means winning four of the five current women’s major championships.
What are the defining features of Royal Lytham & St Annes?
It is a traditional links course known for strong winds and deep pot bunkers. Accuracy off the tee and sound course management will be crucial.
