Sunningdale to stage 2028 Women's British Open

The 2028 Women's British Open will be held at Sunningdale, near London, tournament organisers the R&A announced on Tuesday.

The men's British Open is played on links, or coastal, courses.

But Sunningdale, about 40 kilometres southwest of London, is an inland course.

"We know Sunningdale will provide an outstanding venue in two years' time," said R&A chief executive Mark Darbon.

"It will be the fifth time the championship has been held there and the first since 2008."

Royal St George's in Kent is set to host the 2027 Women's British Open.

The R&A has increased the official prize fund for this year's tournament, being held at Royal Lytham & St Annes, to $10 million (£7.4 million).