Getting underway on the 4th – 7th August, the final Major of the season is set to be an enthralling one, as the links of Muirfield plays host to the AIG Women’s Open for the very first time in its history.
An elite field of some 144 players are set to descend upon Gullane, as a who’s-who of Major winners, Solheim Cup players and young rookies will vie it out for a chance to add a Major title to their resumes.
One player who has experienced that feeling is Georgia Hall, with the 26-year-old tasting success in the event back in 2018, when she claimed a two-stroke win over Thailand’s, Pornanong Phatlum. Describing the tournament as her “favourite event of the year”, Georgia can’t wait to be back in front of the British fans after a strong run of results in the recent Major championships.
“Playing at home is very special to me and having the support of the spectators and friends and family watching means it’s the most enjoyable week of the year,” explains Georgia. “For us players, the AIG Women’s Open is the biggest event on the calendar and the one that I always want to win regardless. Even though I have won it before it’s still the most important one to me.”
Claiming the title in her rookie year on the LPGA Tour, Georgia retained her LET Order of Merit crown following her victory, with the Wentworth-based golfer stating: “The win definitely gave me a lot of confidence. The more I was in contention the more comfortable I felt. Playing in your home country, some people think it’s more pressure and more expectation, but to me, I just really enjoy the moment and I play better because of it.”
Currently, the women’s game is in the strongest shape it has ever been in, with increases in prize money, television coverage and tournaments being just some of the huge positives going on right now.
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