Jenny Shin managed to pull off a dramatic win at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, clinching her first LPGA Tour triumph in ten years while the rest of the field turned its attention toward next week’s AIG Women’s Open. The South Korean veteran finished two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A‑Lim Kim, posting a total of nine‑under par despite a late‑round stumble that saw her drop three shots over her final three holes.
Her final round card read a three‑over 75, a score that still secured the title after she had started the day with a comfortable five‑stroke lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn. Shin’s round was not without drama. After a solid start she hit a rough patch beginning on the sixth hole, where she recorded three consecutive bogeys that threatened to erode her advantage. However, the 33‑year‑old responded with birdies on the 10th and 12th holes, moments that proved pivotal in maintaining her cushion as Kim surged with a four‑under 68 of her own.
In the end, Shin’s resilience paid off, and she secured the trophy with a three‑stroke margin. The victory was especially meaningful for Shin because it marked her first tour win since the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016. That ten‑year gap makes her the first woman in three decades to go a full decade between LPGA victories, underscoring the perseverance required to stay competitive at the highest level.
In the post‑round interview she reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement, saying, “My first title didn’t really feel like a win at the time. I didn’t feel like I deserved it. It felt very accidental. But this one definitely feels a lot different, feels like I earned it.
I worked hard for it.” Defending champion Lottie Woad, who had captured the Scottish Open title a year earlier in her maiden professional win, finished tied‑37th after a difficult weekend. Woad’s final round was a one‑over 73, leaving her seven over par for the tournament; a six‑over 78 on Saturday had already put her on the back foot. Charley Hull, another notable name, opened with a 78 and ultimately settled at a shared 44th place with a two‑day total of 10 over par after a 74 on Sunday. Among the other standout performances, Ireland’s Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, ending the event at one under par thanks to a final‑round 70 that lifted her into the red‑shirted positions.
Alice Hewson represented the host nation with a three‑over total, placing her in a tie for 19th and earning the distinction of being the highest‑placed British player. The 2025 Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who had edged out compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl, posted a respectable tied‑fifth finish at three under par in Scotland. Her performance serves as a confidence boost ahead of her title defence at Royal Lytham & St Annes, where she will look to repeat her success.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S.
Women’s Open, is also targeting a third major of the year and a fifth career major overall. Korda posted a tied‑16th finish at the Scottish Open, highlighted by a three‑under 69 on Sunday—the best round of her week—leaving her two over par for the tournament. Her form suggests she will be a serious contender when the AIG Women’s Open begins on Thursday. Ha Rin Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the season (Women’s PGA and Evian), chose to skip the Scottish Open, focusing her preparation elsewhere.
Fans can watch the upcoming AIG Women’s Open live on Sky Sports, with coverage kicking off at 9 a.m. on Thursday across Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, and streaming available via NOW. The tournament will run through Sunday, offering a full slate of world‑class golf across the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Beyond the competition, golf enthusiasts are reminded that they can book tee times at over 1,700 courses throughout the UK and Ireland through the Sky Sports platform. Whether you’re planning a weekend round or a full‑day outing, the site provides a convenient search tool to find courses by name, city, or postal code.
In summary, Shin’s long‑awaited victory not only adds a remarkable chapter to her career but also sets the tone for a thrilling week ahead as the world’s top women golfers converge on Royal Lytham & St Annes for one of the sport’s most prestigious majors. With seasoned champions, rising stars, and seasoned veterans all in the mix, the AIG Women’s Open promises to deliver high‑stakes drama, strategic brilliance, and the kind of unforgettable moments that define elite golf.