Old Course, New Players Intersect in Scotland

The final women’s golf major in 2024 returns to hallowed ground at St. Andrews.
Old Course, New Players Intersect in Scotland
Defending champion Lilia Vu of United States tees off on the sixth hole during the practice round ahead of the AIG Women's Open on day two at St Andrews Old Course in St Andrews, Scotland, on August 20, 2024. Luke Walker/Getty Images
M. James Ward
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The AIG Women’s Open is a relative youngster coming onto the golf scene with its commencement in 1976. The Open Championship dates back over a century before that to 1860.

This week’s event marks the third time the best female golfers in the world will walk the fairways of The Old Course at St. Andrews.

M. James Ward
M. James Ward
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Ward is a member of the Golf Writers Association of America and Met Golf Writers Association. He has covered over 100 major championships and 12 Ryder Cup Matches. His golf acumen extends to architecture/travel, equipment, apparel, and general interest stories as well as in-depth interviews with the leading participants and influencers in the sport.