The AIG Women’s Open will be played at Sunningdale from 14- 20 August 2028.
This will mark the first time in two decades the world’s leading women’s players will compete on the renowned Old Course.
Sunningdale has a long and storied history of hosting the Championship with champions at the venue being some of the greatest names in women’s golf including Karrie Webb (1997), Se Ri Pak (2001), Karen Stupples (2004) and Jiyai Shin (2008). They have secured 15 major titles between them.
Mark Darbon, Chief Executive of The R&A, said, “Sunningdale continues a run of world class venues for the AIG Women’s Open. Venue selection is incredibly important to The R&A and AIG as we remain committed to making the AIG Women’s Open one of the world’s leading women’s sports events.
“With a track record of producing outstanding champions, Sunningdale will provide a fantastic test of golf and we look forward to an exciting AIG Women’s Open in 2028.”
Peter Zaffino, Chairman & CEO, AIG, added, “Since the start of AIG’s title sponsorship in 2019, we have worked closely with The R&A to present the AIG Women’s Open on golf’s most prestigious and iconic courses. AIG remains committed to showcasing professional women’s golf at the best venues and we are thrilled that the AIG Women’s Open will be played at Sunningdale in 2028. The Old Course is exceptional and will challenge the elite field of golfers, inspire fans around the world and deliver a memorable Championship experience.”
Some thrilling editions of the Championship have been played at Sunningdale including Webb’s record score of 269 in 1997 which was matched by Stupples in 2004. Stupples began her final round in impressive fashion with an eagle and an albatross to be five-under-par after two holes, her 64 is still the lowest final round by an AIG Women’s Open champion.
In 2008, when Jiyai Shin won the Championship, Anna Nordqvist, stood alongside her at Sunningdale as the Smyth Salver winner. From being the low amateur, Nordqvist went onto become the AIG Women’s Open champion at Carnoustie in 2021 and this year leads Europe as captain at the Solheim Cup.
In addition to the AIG Women’s Open in 1997, 2001, 2004 and 2008, Sunningdale has played host to the Senior Open on four occasions, the Walker Cup in 1987 and the Curtis Cup in 2024 where Great Britain and Ireland triumphed with Catriona Matthew as Captain.
Paul Chase-Gardener, Chairman of Sunningdale, said, “We are very pleased to have been chosen to host the AIG Women’s Open in 2028. It is a great honour for the Club and a reflection of the standing of our courses within the game. Sunningdale has a long and valued association with championship golf, having previously hosted this Championship on four occasions.
“Our Club is firmly committed to supporting the continued growth and increasing significance of the AIG Women’s Open within the global game. We look forward to welcoming the world’s leading players, officials and spectators to Sunningdale and to presenting the Old Course as a true and memorable test of golf as befitting this Championship.”
The 2028 AIG Women’s Open will be played at Sunningdale from 14-20 August 2028.
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