Tom Grennan

BRIT and Ivor Novello-nominated singer-songwriter Tom Grennan will be the headline act at this year’s AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews.

Set to perform on Saturday 24 August, Tom is the second chart-topping live music act to feature at this major championship, following Ellie Goulding’s electric performance at Walton Heath last year.

Tom found huge success with his breakthrough UK number one and Brit-certified Gold album Evering Road, which includes platinum-selling anthems Little Bit Of Love and By Your Side.

His latest album What Ifs & Maybes debuted at number one on the UK albums chart last year and has since accumulated over 1.7 billion streams and over 9 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone. A passionate golfer, Tom will perform a range of his classic alternative indie hits at the home of golf.

He said: “I absolutely love my golf, so it’s going to be class performing at the AIG Women’s Open this summer at St Andrews.

“I spend way too much time out on the course so it’s nice to be able to put those two passions together. St Andrews is the one too – the most historic course in the world. It’s going to be epic.

“The women's game is in a really exciting place right now with the likes of Nelly Korda, Rose Zhang [below] coming through and Charley Hull representing the UK all in the top 10.

“I can’t wait to watch the best in the world competing at St Andrews. If I wasn't performing I'd be there watching or glued to my TV anyway!”

The showpiece of The R&A’s commitment to championing the changing face of women’s golf, the AIG Women’s Open will see the world’s best golfers go head-to-head in the most international line-up of the year.

The Championship aims to attract new and diverse audiences by challenging perceptions of golf and delivering an exceptional off-course experience to match the dramatic on-course action.

This year the AIG Women’s Open will take place at the iconic Old Course at St Andrews, renowned as the home of golf and one of the most revered venues in the world, from the 21-25 August. This will be the third time the Old Course has staged the prestigious Championship.

Zoe Ridgway, Championship Director - AIG Women’s Open at The R&A, said: “There was already a huge amount of energy and excitement surrounding this year’s AIG Women’s Open but announcing Tom Grennan as our headline act has taken that to the next level.

“The AIG Women’s Open combines golf and entertainment to create a unique atmosphere so it’s brilliant to have an incredible artist like Tom performing who also happens to be a huge golf fan.

“It’s going to be an unforgettable evening in St Andrews.”

Alongside the concert, fans attending the Championship will be entertained by world-class golf played by some of the biggest names in the sport including Georgia Hall, Minjee Lee, Hull, world number one Korda and defending champion Lilia Vu.

Fans can also get in on the action at the festival fan village which will feature golf lessons, lawn games, mini golf, shopping, bars, food trucks and the Sessions Stage which will offer a curated line-up of prominent figures from women’s sport, business and entertainment.

The AIG Women’s Open never stops playing; offering unrivalled competition on the course and unrivalled entertainment off the course.

Tickets to the AIG Women’s Open are on sale now. Adult tickets are available from £20, with Saturday tickets, including a full day of golf action and entry to the concert, priced at £55.

A number of offers are also available, including a £10 discount when booking a weekend bundle and a saving of £40 when booking the five-day ticket offering. Mastercard holders are also eligible to receive £5 off their transaction when booking with a valid Mastercard on checkout.

To encourage children and young people to attend the AIG Women’s Open, The R&A will continue the successful ‘Kids go Free’ programme on the Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, which provides children under 16-years-old free entry to the Championship when accompanied by a paying adult. Half-price youth tickets are also available on those days for 16-24-year-olds. Junior and youth tickets for Saturday's golf action and the concert are £20 and £40 respectively.

Hospitality packages are also on general sale, offering an unrivalled way to experience the Championship in which guests can enjoy over 10 hours of world-class action and fully inclusive hospitality.