Jenny Shin managed to edge out the competition at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, clinching her first LPGA Tour triumph in ten years, while England’s defending champion Lottie Woad settled for a tie for 37th as the tour prepares for next week’s AIG Women’s Open. The South Korean star finished the tournament at nine‑under par, two strokes ahead of fellow Korean A‑Lim Kim, despite posting a three‑over 75 in the final round after two costly bogeys on the last three holes. Shin had entered the day with a five‑stroke cushion over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, and although she stumbled with three consecutive bogeys beginning at the sixth hole, she rebounded with crucial birdies on holes 10 and 12 to keep the lead. Kim’s impressive four‑under 68 at Dundonald Links was not enough to threaten Shin’s advantage, and the 33‑year‑old’s emotional celebration reflected the magnitude of the achievement.
Her previous LPGA win came at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016, making her the first woman in three decades to endure a full ten‑year gap between Tour victories. "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," Shin said after the final putt.
Lottie Woad, who captured her maiden professional title in Ayrshire the year before—a win that followed her amateur triumph at the Women’s Irish Open—finished the Scottish Open with a one‑over 73, ending the tournament at seven over par after a difficult six‑over 78 on Saturday. Charley Hull, another notable name, opened with a 78 and ultimately shared 44th place after posting a 74 on Sunday.
Irish talent Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, carding a one‑under 70 in the final round to move into the red and claim a share of the top‑ten. The highest‑placed British player was Alice Hewson, who recorded a three‑over 71 and landed in a tie for 19th. Defending Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who won the 2025 edition at Royal Porthcawl by two strokes ahead of compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull, posted a solid three‑under 68 to finish tied for fifth in Scotland.
She will look to defend her title at Royal Lytham & St Annes starting Thursday. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open, will be aiming for a third major of the season and the fifth of her career.
Korda posted a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, to finish tied for 16th at two over par overall. Ha‑Ran Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the year (Women’s PGA and Evian), chose to skip the Scottish Open and will join the field in England later.
Fans can watch the 2026 AIG Women’s Open live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday, with coverage beginning at 9 a.m. on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, and streaming available via NOW.
Golf enthusiasts are also invited to explore booking options at over 1,700 courses throughout the UK and Ireland. The Scottish Open served as a crucial tune‑up for many of the world’s top women golfers, offering a glimpse of form heading into the major at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Shin’s breakthrough win not only ends a decade‑long drought but also signals that she arrives in England with confidence and momentum. As the field disperses to their respective practice rounds and final preparations, all eyes will be on how these performances translate onto the historic links of Lancashire, where the next chapter of the women’s major championship saga will unfold.