Whoever wins the 2022 AIG Women’s British Open will forever hold a special place in women’s golf history.
Three years ago, Muirfield, host of 16 men’s British Opens, invited its first female members in the The Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers’ 275-year history.
Muirfield was actually removed from the R&A’s rota of British Open host venues after a 2016 membership vote failed to reach the two-thirds majority needed to change the rule to admit women.
The membership voted again in 2017 and pushed it through. Needless to say, the final major of 2022 carries great significance.
The first four LPGA major winners this season were Jennifer Kupcho, Chevron Championship; Minjee Lee, U.S. Women’s Open; In Gee Chun, KPMG Women’s PGA Championship; and Brooke Henderson, Amundi Evian Championship.
Take a look at some photos from the start of an historic week:
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Catriona Matthew, Louise Duncan and Sophia Schubert interact on the 18th green following their round during…
Catriona Matthew, Louise Duncan and Sophia Schubert interact on the 18th green following their round during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Wichanee Meechai tees off on the fourth hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open…
Wichanee Meechai tees off on the fourth hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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Anna Davis tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open…
Anna Davis tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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Minjee Lee tees off on the sixth hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open…
Minjee Lee tees off on the sixth hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Mina Harigae acknowledges the crowd on the second green during Day One of the AIG Women’s…
Mina Harigae acknowledges the crowd on the second green during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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Kelly Tan tees off on the second hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open…
Kelly Tan tees off on the second hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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Hinako Shibuno tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open…
Hinako Shibuno tees off on the third hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Mina Harigae putts on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at…
Mina Harigae putts on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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The yardage book of Leona Maguire during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield…
The yardage book of Leona Maguire during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Gaby Lopez plays her second shot on the 17th hole during Day One of the AIG…
Gaby Lopez plays her second shot on the 17th hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
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Lizette Salas lines up a putt on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG…
Lizette Salas lines up a putt on the 11th green during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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Minjee Lee plays their second shot on the 11th hole during Day One of the AIG…
Minjee Lee plays their second shot on the 11th hole during Day One of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield on August 04, 2022 in Gullane, Scotland. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images)
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