2026 will be the sixth time that Royal Lytham has hosted the Championship, with some of the biggest names in women’s golf having won their titles across the famed layout, including Georgia Hall (2018), Catriona Matthew (2009), Annika Sorenstam (2003) and Sherri Steinhauer, whose 2006 win was the last of her three titles.

The Captain of Royal Lytham & St Annes, Dr Mike Wilson, and the Lady Captain, Mrs Michele Hall, said: “We are delighted that this prestigious and exciting Championship is again returning to our historic links. The remarkable win by Georgia Hall in 2018 is still fresh in our minds and we look forward to hosting another outstanding Championship in 2026.”

LYTHAM ST ANNES, ENGLAND – AUGUST 05: Georgia Hall of England kisses the trophy following her victory during the final round of the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes on August 5, 2018 in Lytham St Annes, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger/WME IMG/WME IMG via Getty Images)