LPGA Leaderboard 2026: Live Updates And Scores From The AIG Women's Open
The battle for the final major of the 2026 LPGA Tour season is heating up at Royal Lytham & St Annes. As Round 2 of the AIG Women's Open wraps up today, August 21, 2026, the world's best golfers are grappling with challenging links conditions, shifting winds, and tight fairways.
Below is the current top-tier standings on the LPGA leaderboard 2026 as players head into the crucial weekend rounds.
| Position | Player | Country | Round 1 | Round 2 | Total Score | To Par |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelly Korda | USA | 68 | 69 | 137 | -7 |
| T2 | Charley Hull | ENG | 70 | 68 | 138 | -6 |
| T2 | Rose Zhang | USA | 69 | 69 | 138 | -6 |
| 4 | Lilia Vu | USA | 71 | 68 | 139 | -5 |
| T5 | Celine Boutier | FRA | 70 | 70 | 140 | -4 |
| T5 | Ruoning Yin | CHN | 72 | 68 | 140 | -4 |
| T7 | Lydia Ko | NZL | 71 | 70 | 141 | -3 |
Windy Links Conditions Stir Drama on the Leaderboard
The second round at Royal Lytham & St Annes tested the field with unpredictable coastal gusts. World No. 1 Nelly Korda managed to secure the solo lead by navigating the back nine with three crucial birdies, demonstrating why she remains the player to beat in 2026. Meanwhile, English favorite Charley Hull surged into a tie for second, feeding off the energetic home crowd to put herself in prime position for the weekend.
- Korda's Consistency: Hit 14 of 18 greens in regulation during Friday's testing afternoon shift, keeping her errors to a minimum.
- Hull's Charge: Carded a clean 4-under 68, vaulting herself directly into the final Sunday conversation.
- The Cut Line: Strong winds pushed the projected cut line to +3, sending several prominent names packing early.
How to Stream and Watch the LPGA Major Live
Golf fans can follow the action through multiple platforms to ensure they do not miss a single shot of the weekend drama. Live leaderboard updates are continuously refreshed on the official LPGA Tour app and website.
- Television Coverage: Broadcasts are split between the Golf Channel and NBC for viewers in the United States, while Sky Sports provides complete live coverage in the United Kingdom.
- Digital Streaming: Premium subscribers can stream all four rounds live on Peacock and the NBC Sports App.
- Radio & Audio: Interactive audio feeds and hole-by-hole tracking are available via LPGA Radio.
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Road to the 2026 Race to the CME Globe Championship
This weekend's outcome will heavily influence the 2026 Race to the CME Globe standings. As the final major of the year, the AIG Women's Open awards double points to the winner, making it a critical juncture for players aiming to secure their spot in the top 60 for the season finale.
Following this event, the tour heads back to North America for a series of high-stakes fall events, starting with the FM Championship in late August. With only a few tournaments left before the Asian swing, every stroke this weekend carries immense financial and competitive weight.
