AIG Women's Open R3 Tee Times: Ryu Leads by One at Royal Lytham — SkimNews
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- Haeran Ryu carries a one-shot lead into the third round of the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, chasing a third consecutive major title.
- Shiho Kuwaki of Japan, the world No. 3, is paired with Ryu in Saturday's final group at 14:40 BST.
- Jeeno Thitikul, ranked world No. 2, sits two strokes back and plays alongside American Yealimi Noh at 14:30 BST in search of a first major.
- Lottie Woad and Charley Hull are both five strokes behind entering the weekend, with Hull teeing off at 14:00 BST paired with Lauren Coughlin and Woad at 13:35 BST with Céline Boutier.
- Only 19 of the 144-strong field are under par at the halfway stage, with 68 players making the cut at four over or better.
- The event doubles as the final qualifier for Team Europe's Solheim Cup spots, with captain Anna Nordqvist — eight strokes back — set to announce her picks live on Sky Sports News on Monday.
Why it matters: Ryu's pursuit of a third straight major puts her in rarefied company and sets up a marquee final-group pairing with Japan's Kuwaki, while Nordqvist's Monday captain's picks will lock in half of Europe's Solheim Cup roster — making this the last chance for players like Hull and Woad to influence selection before the picks are finalized.
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