From the 10 to 13 August, the AIG Women's Open 2023 – one of the five majors in women’s golf – lit up the London sports scene with its intense and excellent play. The prestigious tournament, sponsored by Turismo Costa del Sol, was held at the legendary Walton Heath course, which has hosted the Ryder Cup in the past, adding a sense of grandeur to this memorable edition. Keep reading to find out all the details of the latest edition of the AIG Women’s Open.
Lilia Vu wins the AIG Women’s Open 2023
The tournament itself bore witness to an epic battle between world-class golfers competing for victory. In this edition, the win was claimed by an up-and-coming star whose talent and grit shone through. The champion of the tournament was the Hawaiian player Lilia Vu, who is just 25 years old.
This talented youngster, ranked as the sixth best player in the world, demonstrated her skill with an impressive final round. Vu completed the final round 5 below 67 to win by six strokes and 14 below par. She hit an early birdie at hole 2, a par-4, continuing the round with six consecutive on-par holes and a further birdie at hole 9, par-3. In the final 9 holes, Vu started to set herself apart from the other players with two more birdies at holes 10 and 12. Her only bogey was at hole 11. With each strike of the club, she demonstrated her dominance of the course, both with her birdies and on-pars. For Vu, this victory represents a huge step towards consolidating herself as one of the top players in the world.
Charley Hull, who started the day tied with Vu at the top of the leaderboard, ended up in second place after a 73-strike round (+1). Jiyai Shin (70) came in third and Hyo Joo Kim (74) and Amy Yang (70) ended in joint fourth place with 6 below par.
The AIG Women's Open 2023 was not only a golf tournament, but also a celebration of golf’s tenacity and power to bring people from all over the world together. As the players wrote a new chapter in the history of women’s golf, they also added their names to the list of golf’s sporting legends. With every swing and smile, they left no doubt that their passion and dedication transcend borders and challenges, inspiring generations present and future to doggedly pursue their dreams. The event also served as a prelude to the imminent Solheim Cup, which is taking place at Finca Cortesín golf course in Casares in the province of Malaga, and will bring together the elite of the women's international golf scene. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the action up close and take photos with the spectacular Solheim Cup trophy. This great event is coming soon to the Costa del Sol.
The Costa del Sol, a dream destination for golf lovers
The AIG Women's Open 2023 was attended by an impressive 50,000 visitors, highlighting the event’s ability to promote the tourist attractions of the Costa del Sol, particularly among the British market.
By being at the 47th edition of the tournament, Turismo Costa del Sol seized an unparalleled opportunity to showcase the wealth and diversity of the Costa del Golf. The destination is nothing short of a paradise for golf lovers, being home to over 67% of all golf courses in Andalusia. The concentration of courses combined with all the experiences you can enjoy off the course and the beautiful weather make the Costa del Sol a one-of-a-kind golf destination in the world.
