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Will there be another first-time major winner? Can Celine Boutier complete a historic LPGA Tour threepeat? Could there be a home winner at Walton Heath? Trish Johnson and Sarah Stirk join Josh Antmann for a special AIG Women’s Open edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast

It’s an AIG Women’s Open special edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast, as Trish Johnson and Sarah Stirk join regular host Josh Antmann to look ahead to the final women’s major of the year.

They look at the challenge Walton Heath will give the players and reflect on how the tournament has evolved in recent years to become one of the key dates in the golfing calendar, plus give their verdict on some of the contenders chasing major victory.

Nelly Korda arrives as world No 1 and looking to end the run of first-time major winners, while Celine Boutier aims to build on Evian Championship and Women’s Scottish Open successes in her past two starts and claim an unprecedent third consecutive LPGA Tour win.

Johnson explains why Boutier could be the player to catch once again on the Surrey heathlands, with the trio looking back at her impressive win on Sunday and the role she could play for Team Europe in the Solheim Cup next month.

“I think the Evian win took nothing out of her because it was so easy and she largely cruised to victory in Scotland, with only a little bit of trouble with a couple of holes to play” Johnson explained. “This course could be absolutely perfect for her.”

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In-form Celine Boutier says she is looking to maintain her winning streak with victory at the Women’s Open at Walton Heath this week.

There’s debate on who could make a late attempt to qualify for Europe’s Solheim Cup team, with this week the penultimate event in qualifying, with the guests explaining why this could be a key week for Madelene Sagstrom and Gemma Dryburgh if they are to feature for Suzann Pettersen in Spain.

What else features in the episode?

The panel also look back at an exciting finish to the regular PGA Tour season, where Lucas Glover returned to the winner’s circle with Wyndham Championship victory, plus look at who missed out on progressing through to the FedExCup Playoffs.

Justin Thomas was among those to fall just short in his bid to extend his season, although the guests all expect the two-time major champion to still be part of Team USA’s Ryder Cup team next month in Rome.

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Justin Thomas missed the FedExCup Playoffs in a painful way as his chip attempt stayed out after hitting the pin, meaning he finished outside the top 70 in the points standings.

They also cast their eye over some of the prospective Team USA candidates, including Bryson DeChambeau after his final-round 58 and win on LIV on Sunday, plus give their verdict on the PGA Tour’s new-look schedule for 2024.

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Watch the AIG Women’s Open this week live on Sky Sports. The preview show is live on Wednesday August 9 from 4pm on Sky Sports Golf, while coverage of the opening round starts on Thursday August 10 at 11am. Stream the AIG Women’s Open with NOW.