Women's Open

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Women's Open Day 1 Review: Olson leads the way at windy Royal Troon

Amy Olson is the leader after the opening round of the AIG Women's Open at Royal Troon with a superb round of 67.

The American lies on four under par, three shots ahead of compatriot Marina Alex and Germany's Sophia Popov.

Olson was able to take advantage of better conditions in the early evening, whilst the morning starters had struggled in winds which reached gusts of 40...

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Lack of home challenge a concern at Scottish Open

The Ladies European Tour finally returned to action with the Ladies Scottish Open in North Berwick, but the lack of a British challenger for the title was a concern going into this week's AIG Women's Open.

The event was won by Stacy Lewis of the USA following a four-way play-off. She was joined in the shootout by fellow American Cheyenne Knight, Spain's Azahara Munoz and Emily...

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It's just not British! Women's Open golf gets a rebrand

The Women's British Open has been rebranded as the AIG Women's Open after the governing body The R&A announced an extended sponsorship of the event.

AIG will now sponsor the championship until 2025, which will be welcome support for women's golf following a summer decimated by the coronavirus crisis.

This year's edition is going ahead as planned at Royal Troon in August...