Jenny Shin managed to pull off a dramatic win at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, clinching her first LPGA Tour title in ten years as 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 final round of 75 (three over par) after a shaky finish that included two bogeys in her last three holes.
Despite the stumble, Shin’s overall score of nine under par was enough to secure the championship, ending a decade‑long gap since her previous victory at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016. The win was especially poignant for Shin, who became the first woman in three decades to go a full ten years between LPGA Tour wins. In her post‑round interview she reflected on the emotional weight of the triumph, 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." Her words underscored the perseverance that carried her through a round that began with a comfortable five‑stroke lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn but was later marred by three consecutive bogeys starting on the sixth hole. Two crucial birdies on holes 10 and 12 helped her halt the slide and maintain enough of a cushion to stay ahead of Kim, who posted a four‑under 68 but could not catch the leader. While Shin celebrated, other notable players wrapped up their Scottish Open campaigns.
England’s defending champion Lottie Woad, who captured her maiden professional title in Ayrshire last year after a stunning amateur win at the Women’s Irish Open, finished tied for 37th with a one‑over 73 on Sunday, bringing her tournament total to seven over after a difficult six‑over 78 on Saturday. Charley Hull, another British hopeful, opened with a 78 and ultimately settled for a shared 44th place after a 74 on the final day.
Ireland’s Leona Maguire delivered a solid performance, breaking into the top ten with a final‑round 70 that left her one under for the tournament. She was the highest‑placed Irish player and finished tied for 19th alongside England’s Alice Hewson, who posted a three‑over total. The reigning Women’s Open champion, Japan’s Miyu Yamashita, who won the 2025 edition at Royal Porthcawl by two strokes over compatriot Minami Katsu and Charley Hull, recorded a respectable tied‑fifth finish at three under par, positioning herself well ahead of her upcoming title defense at Royal Lytham & St Annes. World No.
1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open, is aiming for a third major of the year and the fifth of her career.
At the Scottish Open she posted a tied‑16th finish, highlighted by a three‑under 69 on Sunday—the best round of her week—leaving her two over par overall. Her consistent play suggests she will be a serious contender when the AIG Women’s Open begins on Thursday at the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes.
Notably absent from the Scottish Open was this year’s other double‑major winner, Haeran Ryu, who captured both the Women’s PGA Championship and the Evian Championship but chose to skip the Scottish event to focus on preparation for the major. Fans can follow the ongoing coverage of the Women’s Open on Sky Sports, with live broadcasts starting at 9 a.m. each day on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, and streaming options available through NOW.
In addition to tournament action, Sky Sports offers a range of golf content, including podcasts, analysis, and behind‑the‑scenes features. Golf enthusiasts are also encouraged to explore booking options for over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, making it easy to experience the game firsthand. Overall, Shin’s victory not only ends a ten‑year title drought but also sets the tone for a compelling final major of the season. Her resilience after a late‑round wobble, combined with the strong performances of players like Maguire, Yamashita, and Korda, promises an exciting showdown at Royal Lytham & St Annes, where the world’s best women golfers will vie for one of the sport’s most coveted trophies.