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 field turned its attention to 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 shaky finish that saw her card a three‑over 75 on Sunday, including bogeys on two of her last three holes.
Shin entered the final round with a comfortable five‑stroke cushion over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but the pressure of closing out a tournament after a decade-long title drought was evident. During the closing stretch, Shin stumbled with three consecutive bogeys beginning at the sixth hole, yet she recovered with timely birdies on the 10th and 12th holes that proved decisive. Those two birdies helped offset the late‑round slip‑ups and ensured she stayed ahead of Kim, who posted a strong four‑under 68 but could not catch the leader at Dundonald Links.
The victory was especially poignant for Shin, who had not lifted a trophy since winning the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016. Her win marks a historic milestone: she becomes the first woman in three decades to go a full ten years between LPGA Tour victories.
Speaking after the round, Shin reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement. "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," she said, emphasizing the hard work and perseverance that finally paid off. Lottie Woad, who captured her maiden professional win in Ayrshire last year—a triumph that followed a stunning amateur victory at the Women’s Irish Open—finished the week 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 on the leaderboard, began the event with a 78 and ultimately settled for a shared 44th place after posting a 74 on the final day, finishing ten over par.
In other notable performances, Ireland’s Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, carding a one‑under 70 in the final round to finish just inside the red. Alice Hewson, representing Great Britain, posted a three‑over round, placing her in a shared 19th spot and earning the distinction of being the highest‑placed British player in the field. Reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who edged out fellow Japanese Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl in 2025, recorded a tied‑fifth finish at three under par in Scotland, positioning herself well ahead of her title defence at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open earlier in the season, is aiming for her third major of the year and the fifth of her career. 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 at two over par overall.
She will now turn her focus to Royal Lytham & St Annes, where she hopes to add another major to her résumé. Haeran Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the season (Women’s PGA and Evian), opted out of the Scottish Open, leaving the field open for other contenders to make their mark. Fans can watch the 2026 AIG Women’s Open live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday, with coverage kicking off at 9 a.m. each day on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event.
The tournament will also be streamed via NOW for those who prefer online viewing. In addition, golf enthusiasts can explore booking options at over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland through the Sky Sports platform, making it easy to find a nearby course for a round of practice or leisure play. Overall, Shin’s breakthrough win not only ends a ten‑year title drought but also sets the stage for an exciting final major of the season.
With the AIG Women’s Open looming, the field—featuring seasoned veterans and rising stars alike—will be eager to capitalize on the momentum built in Scotland and vie for one of the sport’s most coveted trophies.