Last week we were at Royal Porthcawl for the AIG Women’s Open 2025. A full week of golf, coastal weather, and a busy schedule across two great venues.
AIG Women’s Open 2025 kicked off on Tuesday with the Partners’ Pro-Am at Royal Porthcawl. Team Husqvarna, led by Carlota Ciganda, came out on top with a score of -28. Carlota also made a hole-in-one during the round on the 8th hole. Pretty casual. Among the players that day was Miyu Yamashita, who would go on to win the AIG Women’s Open later in the week. On Wednesday, it was time for the AIG Pro-Am. Charley Hull’s team won the net competition with a score of -22. And Rose Zhang’s team took the gross shooting -9.
In between the Pro-Ams, we got to watch some golf ourselves and honestly, Royal Porthcawl really stood out. It’s hidden away, but it’s one of the best championship golf venues we’ve been to. The course was in unbelievable condition, and we were lucky with some gorgeous afternoon weather. Locals were out kite surfing along the coastline next to the 1st green. What a stunning course with a special backdrop for the event!
On Saturday, we moved over to Celtic Manor for another Pro-Am. The format was a scramble, and it was time to see who could rack up the most birdies on this 2010 Ryder Cup course. Linnea Strom’s team won it with -11, finishing things off with a 20-foot putt on the last to seal the win.
Special mention to Charley Hull, who was incredible to watch on Sunday. She had the crowd fully behind her and created a great spectacle for women’s golf. A fantastic performance, and an even better atmosphere. Also, congratulations to the eventual winner of the AIG Women’s Open 2025, Miyu Yamashita, who showed great patience and consistency throughout the week, leading her to her first major victory.
Well done to everyone involved in the tournament organisation and setup. It’s always a pleasure to be a part of AIG Women’s Open 2025.
Will Buttleman is VPAR’s Social Media and Events Manager.
A former professional cricketer, Will played for Essex County Cricket Club from 2018 to 2023 before joining the VPAR team in 2024. During his cricket career, he competed in First Class, List A, and T20 matches, contributing to the club’s recent successes.
Now, Will’s focus has shifted to golf. He plays off a VPAR Handicap of 4.5 and is aiming to reach scratch in the near future. His favourite course is Poppy Hills, a hidden gem just above Pebble Beach, and his top venue to work at is Waterville Golf Links in County Kerry, Ireland.
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