The final major championship of the year is set to get underway on Thursday at the magnificent Royal Porthcawl Golf Club, as the world's best players gather in Wales for the first time to compete in the 49th edition of the AIG Women's Open. We take a closer look at just some of the names that we are following during the coming days. read more ...

The AIG Women's Open at St Andrews offered proper links conditions, a thrilling finish, and a brilliant champion in Lydia Ko, but many commented on the pace of play at the Old Course. Golfshake's Derek Clements explains why he believed it detracted from the spectacle. read more ...

Golf's major season concludes at the most appropriate of locations - St Andrews - as the world's best golfers arrive in the iconic Fife town for the AIG Women's Open. But what are the stories you should be following this week at the spiritual Home of Golf? read more ...

There is much to be excited about as the AIG Women's Open returns to St Andrews. But Golfshake's Kieran Clark explains why it's the legendary Old Course itself that is set to be the star of the show - as it will look and play at its very best. read more ...

The world’s best women golfers arrive at St Andrews this week as Lilia Vu defends her AIG Women’s Open title at the home of golf in what will be a historic week. read more ...

Nelly Korda's latest success already has some minds wandering towards her chances at the AIG Women's Open in St Andrews, especially given the way that she overcame the cold and windy conditions in California. read more ...

Walton Heath is ready to host the AIG Women's Open for the first time and excitement is building among the field who are looking forward to a fresh and formidable challenge presented by the renowned Surrey venue. read more ...

It's a bittersweet occasion when golf's major championship season draws to a close, but gratefully we have one highlight left to witness this year as the AIG Women's Open is staged at the superb Walton Heath Golf Club for the first time. But who will add their name to the list of champions? Here are just some names for you to follow. read more ...

SWEDEN’S Anna Nordqvist won her third major title in a nerve-shredding final day to claim the Women's Open at Carnoustie, which at one point, during a dramatic final day, had a six-way tie for the lead. read more ...

The Women's Open was first played in 1976 and for over two decades became a hugely popular event, but there is no question that the championship was elevated by its designated major status from the LPGA Tour in 2001. We take a look back at the past 20 years and identify just some of the moments that come to mind when we think of the Women's Open. read more ...

It has been a significant year for the majors in the women's game, a captivating schedule that concludes with the AIG Women's Open at the legendary Carnoustie. But who will thrive in the challenge? We take a closer look at several of the key favourites to watch this week. read more ...

As she heads to Carnoustie to defend her Women's Open title, Sophia Popov will surely take a moment or two to reflect on how much her life has changed in the past 12 months. It was an incredible story, and she will be defending in front of 8,000 spectators each day against the world's best players. read more ...