FUTURE VENUES FOR AIG WOMEN'S OPEN ANNOUNCED

The R&A has underlined its commitment to "grow and elevate" the status of the AIG Women’s Open by announcing five world class venues to 2025.

The future venues for the AIG Women’s Open are:

• 2021 – Carnoustie
• 2022 – Muirfield
• 2023 – Walton Heath
• 2024 – St Andrews
• 2025 – Royal Porthcawl

Whilst the Women’s Open is no stranger to the iconic links of Carnoustie and St Andrews, it will be the first time the major championship has been played at Muirfield, Walton Heath and Royal Porthcawl. 

Muirfield has a prestigious history of hosting major championships, having held The Open on 16 occasions. It also hosted The Curtis Cup in 1952 and 1984 as well as the Vagliano Trophy in 1963 and 1975.

Walton Heath has been a venue for the Ryder Cup, the Senior Open and the British Masters. It has also held The Women's Amateur Championship three times.

Royal Porthcawl has hosted The Women's Amateur Championship on three occasions, the Curtis Cup in 1964, The Amateur Championship seven times and it was the venue for the Walker Cup in 1995 when GB&I defeated a USA team featuring Tiger Woods. It has also been a venue for the Senior Open and the British Masters.

Martin Slumbers, Chief Executive of The R&A, said:

"With our partners at AIG, we have a real ambition to grow and elevate the AIG Women’s Open for the benefit of the world’s leading golfers and so we are excited to confirm our intention to play the next five championships at these renowned courses."

Peter Zaffino, President & Global COO of AIG, said: 

"AIG is pleased to partner with The R&A to increase visibility and engagement in women’s professional golf by enhancing the global stature of the AIG Women’s Open. We proudly welcome the involvement of these venerable courses, which will be fitting hosts for these accomplished golfers as they compete at the highest level."