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Taking place at the Marquess' Course in Woburn, August 1-4, 2019, the AIG Women's British Open is now offering the second most important prize of the five major championships in women's golf. The increase comes in AIG's first year as a primary partner and will see the winner take home a top prize of $ 675.

Martin Slumbers, R&A Managing Director, said: “We recognized that there was still a long way to go to increase the price of this great championship and we are pleased to have been able to make a significant increase this year as part of the R&A's commitment to women's golf. "

“This is an important first step and we know it will take time to get closer to parity with men's golf. We will continue to work towards the long term goal of a sustainable business model, but we cannot do it alone and the support of fans, sponsors and the media is essential to achieve this success. "

Defending champion Georgia Hall will lead a field full of the world's best players for the year's final Grand Slam, including nine of the last ten champions, including former champion Ariya Jutanugarn, who won by three strokes at Woburn, in 2016.

Following AIG's recent commitment to a five-year sponsorship until 2023, enthusiasm is growing as the Championship enters a new era. Woburn has hosted the Championship 10 times, including the first nine times on the Duke's Course, while the Ricoh Women's British Open 2016 was contested in the Marquess' Course, which was praised by all 144 class players. global.

Part of the Woburn Estate, home to the Duke of Bedford, Woburn Golf Club is one of the UK's best golfing facilities, with three world-class championship courses and has hosted numerous European and senior tournaments as well as the final qualifiers for The Open.

To know more : www.aigwomensbritishopen.com