From local roots to major dreams, the young Welsh golfer is preparing for a defining week at Royal Porthcawl
Fresh off her breakthrough win on the Ladies European Tour, Darcey Harry is set to compete in her first major at the AIG Women’s Open 2025. The 22-year-old will do so at a venue that couldn’t be closer to home—Royal Porthcawl, where she grew up learning the game.
A rising talent with a fearless playing style, Darcey Harry is quickly gaining recognition on the professional stage. Her win at this year’s Hulencourt Women’s Open in Belgium was not only her first LET title but also her ticket to the AIG Women’s Open—a goal she’d set her sights on at the start of the season.
“After winning in Hulencourt a few weeks ago, it’s definitely given me a lot of confidence going on for the rest of the season,” said Harry. “It has kind of shown me that I can do it… I can have four really low rounds and play some really consistent golf.”
Darcey claimed her maiden LET title in commanding fashion, finishing three shots clear of the field. Her mix of steady nerves and sharp shot-making was on full display—key traits for anyone eyeing a run at a major championship.
That win didn’t just earn her silverware; it secured her place at Royal Porthcawl this August. And for Harry, the moment will be as personal as it is professional.
All Eyes on Royal Porthcawl
Harry grew up playing Royal Porthcawl, but she’s quick to point out that it won’t necessarily play like the course she knows.
“A lot of people ask if there’s going to be a huge advantage, but actually the course will be a little bit different,” she explained. “The rough will be grown, fairways might be tighter, and tees will be in different places. I do know the greens well… I know where not to be because I’ve definitely been everywhere on that course.”
While she’s expecting nerves in front of a home crowd, Harry is also embracing the occasion. “It’s definitely going to touch my heart to see all those people,” she said. “Coming from a small nation, it’s going to be overwhelming but incredibly special.”
A Different Path to the Pro Game
Darcey’s journey to the professional ranks hasn’t followed the typical route. While many peers chose U.S. collegiate golf, she stayed closer to home, studying equine science in England while continuing to play high-level amateur golf.
“I quite like proving people wrong,” she said. “People didn’t think I could do both—study in the UK and play golf. But I followed my own path, and I’m really proud it worked out.”
That independence now shapes her career on tour. “It was definitely a lonely three years, but it made me super disciplined,” she added. “I’ve learned to travel on my own, train on my own. It’s helped me handle pressure and stay true to myself.”
Darcey Harry’s homecoming at Royal Porthcawl adds an emotional and compelling storyline to this year’s AIG Women’s Open. Whether she’s contending or simply soaking up the atmosphere, the week is already a milestone moment in her young career.
This feature is part of our AIG Women’s Open coverage hub—your go-to source for player profiles, behind-the-scenes stories, and key tournament updates.
