If it hadn't been for a global pandemic Royal St George's would have been gearing up to stage The 149th Open Championship next week. Instead, it will welcome some of the best female professionals in the country for the 4th event in the Justin Rose Ladies' Series.
In total, fifty-two LET professionals are set to compete over the iconic Kent links. They include last week's Rose Series winner Gemma Dryburgh, who is Scotland's top player on the LPGA Tour, two-time LET winner Meghan MacLaren, three-time LET winner Beth Allen, two Solheim Cup players, Georgia Hall and Charley Hull, and, of course, Dame Laura Davies.
Five top amateurs from England and Wales have received an invite to play in the event. They include the current British Women’s Amateur champion, Emily Toy, and Australian Women’s Amateur champion, Charlotte Heath. Toy was a member of the GB&I team that triumphed in the Vagliano Trophy at Royal St George’s last year.
As with all the other events in the Justin Rose Ladies' Series, the one-day tournament at Royal St George's will be played behind closed doors.
When asked about the event Gemma Dryburgh said:
“I’m really looking forward to it. I’ve heard they’re going to have it set up similar to how they would have had it for The Open, so I’m expecting it to be tough. It’s pretty special to have the opportunity play there and actually quite amazing that such high-profile courses have signed-up to support us. Again, that’s just another example of how great this whole thing has been.”
The 149th Open Championship has been postponed until next year. Royal St George’s will host the event from 11-18 July 2021. Hopefully, it won't be too long before we see a British Women's Open staged at the historic venue
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