Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Beth Ann Nichols

Photos: 2022 AIG Women’s British Open at Muirfield

Whoever wins the 2022 AIG Women’s British Open will forever hold a special place in women’s golf history.

Three years ago, Muirfield, host of 16 men’s British Opens, invited its first female members in the The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers’ 275-year history.

Muirfield was actually removed from the R&A’s rota of British Open host venues after a 2016 membership vote failed to reach the two-thirds majority needed to change the rule to admit women.

The membership voted again in 2017 and pushed it through. Needless to say, the final major of 2022 carries great significance.

The first four LPGA major winners this season were Jennifer Kupcho, Chevron Championship; Minjee Lee, U.S. Women’s Open; In Gee Chun, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; and Brooke Henderson, Amundi Evian Championship.

Take a look at some photos from the start of an historic week:

Catriona Matthew, Louise Duncan and Sophia Schubert interact on the 18th green following their round during…
The 13th green during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield on August 04,…
Wichanee Meechai tees off on the fourth hole during Day One of the AIG Women's Open…
Laura Davies plays out of a bunker during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at…
Anna Davis tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women's Open…
Anna Nordqvist looks on during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield on August…
Minjee Lee tees off on the sixth hole during Day One of the AIG Women's Open…
Paula Reto lines up a putt during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield…
Mina Harigae acknowledges the crowd on the second green during Day One of the AIG Women's…
Kelly Tan tees off on the second hole during Day One of the AIG Women's Open…
Hinako Shibuno tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women's Open…
Mina Harigae putts on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at…
The yardage book of Leona Maguire during Day One of the AIG Women's Open at Muirfield…
Gaby Lopez plays her second shot on the 17th hole during Day One of the AIG…
Lizette Salas lines up a putt on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG…
Minjee Lee plays their second shot on the 11th hole during Day One of the AIG…
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.