
The 2026 AIG Women’s Open continues on Friday morning with the second round at Royal Lytham and St. Annes in England. Following a successful start to the tournament, the focus now shifts to the cut line, as players battle to secure their place for the weekend. The tournament has already seen some impressive performances, setting the stage for a dramatic second day of competition. At this week’s Women’s Open, Charley Hull is attempting to win her first major championship in her home country of England. In Round 1, Hull delivered a solid performance, shooting a two-under 69 to get her campaign underway. She currently sits five shots behind the early leader, Jeeno Thitikul. Hull is scheduled to tee off for Round 2 on Friday morning at 3:42 a.m. ET, playing alongside Hannah Green and Brooke Henderson. The broadcasting schedule for Friday includes live coverage on the Golf Channel from 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. ET, followed by a transition to the USA Network from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET. Streaming coverage is also available via Golfchannel.com and the official NBC Sports App. The field features a wide array of talent, with notable groups teeing off throughout the day. Among the marquee pairings, fans will be watching the 8:26 a.m. group, which features Lydia Ko, Nelly Korda, and Haeran Ryu. Each grouping has been carefully selected to ensure a competitive flow across the links of Royal Lytham. As the tournament progresses, the weather conditions at the iconic English venue will likely play a significant role, as they often do in major championship golf. Players are advised to monitor the official leaderboard and any potential weather-related delays throughout the day. The intensity is expected to rise as the leaderboard begins to take shape, making Friday a vital day for every competitor in the field.
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