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Matt Chivers and Nicola Slater are on location at the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes for a special edition of the NCG Golf Podcast.
Nicola shares what it's really like trying to qualify for a major championship, from the pressure of final qualifying to coming agonisingly close to earning a place in the field. The pair also discuss the changes at Royal Lytham ahead of The Open's return in 2028, the record-breaking growth of the AIG Women's Open, rising prize money, why women's golf is becoming more accessible than ever, and which players could thrive in the links conditions this week.
If you're following the AIG Women's Open, this is your essential preview from inside the ropes.
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"Why the AIG Women's Open Is Bigger Than Ever" is an episode of The NCG Golf Podcast. Runtime 32 min. Published July 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
