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AIG Women’s British Open Tees Off at Royal Porthcawl With 17 Japanese Entrants

Competitors have dialed in sea-breeze strategies to navigate the challenging seaside links at the season’s final major.

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Overview

  • The AIG Women’s British Open opened July 31 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales as the season’s concluding major.
  • Competitors completed final practice on July 30 to fine-tune sea-breeze management and links-course techniques.
  • A contingent of 17 Japanese players, spanning U.S. tour veterans to first-year professionals, has assembled for the tournament.
  • Minami Katsu, in her third U.S. tour season, said she plans to enjoy the course as she targets a top finish.
  • Tour rookie Chisato Iwai plans to maintain a calm, self-paced approach; Japan Tour points leader Airi Sakuma intends to compete confidently among the top contenders.