Check out some stunning images of Royal Porthcawl, host of the 2025 AIG Women's British Open
Royal Porthcawl opened at its current location in 1895 along the southern coast of Wales in the U.K. It's not in the rota for the men's British Open but it has hosted three Senior British Opens, three Women's British Amateurs and seven British Amateurs as well as one Walker Cup and one Curtis Cup.
The golf course, designed by Ramsey Hunter and J. Simpson, ranks 15th on Golfweek's Best 2025: The top 50 classic courses in Great Britain and Ireland. It will play as a par 72 measuring 6,728 yards this week and features a par-5 closing hole.
There have been 41 winners of the 48 Women's British Opens to date. Check out some photos from the championship early week at Royal Porthcawl.
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