Nelly Korda (USA/LPGA) wins the 2026 AIG Women's Open (Royal Lytham & St Annes, final round August 3, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 18. July 2026
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Predicted for 3. August 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Nelly Korda is the overwhelming favorite for the 50th AIG Women's Open 2026 at Royal Lytham & St Annes (July 29-August 3). She has already won multiple near-major events in 2026 with dominant rounds (65-65 opener, no competitor within three shots). Haeran Ryu (2026 KPMG champion) is considered the second favorite. Links golf (Lytham: tight fairways, deep bunkers) favors precision, which aligns with Korda's strength. With a field of 100+ players, the realistic win probability for the top favorite typically ranges 25-35%. Aggregated bookmaker odds imply approx. 28-32% for Korda. Own estimate: 30%.
Data basis for this prediction
- AIG Women's Open 2026 – Royal Lytham & St Annes (aigwomensopen.com, Stand Juli 2026)
- Korda und Ryu als Top-Favoriten für AIG Women's Open 2026 (aigwomensopen.com/news, Juli 2026)
- Buchmacherquoten (aggregiert): ca. 28–32% Siegwahrscheinlichkeit für Korda
Verdict: Miss
Nelly Korda gewann das AIG Women's Open 2026 in Royal Lytham & St Annes nicht. Siegerin wurde die Japanerin Shiho Kuwaki, die im Stechen (zweites Sudden-Death-Loch) gegen die Deutsche Esther Henseleit gewann – beide hatten -5 abgeschlossen. Korda beendete das Turnier auf dem geteilten vierten Platz mit -2. Das Finale fand am 2. August (nicht 3. August) statt. Korda spielte zwar eine starke Schlussrunde (68) und kletterte noch auf der Leaderboard-Liste nach oben, reichte aber nicht für den Sieg. Quellen: Sky Sports (https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13567418/), AIG Women's Open offizielle Seite (https://www.aigwomensopen.com/news/2026/08/shiho-kuwaki-wins-royal-lytham-50th-esther-henseleit), Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Women%27s_British_Open).
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