Jenny Shin managed to edge out the competition at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, clinching her first LPGA Tour win in ten years after a brief stumble at the final hurdle. The South Korean star finished the tournament two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A‑Lim Kim, posting a total of nine under par despite a three‑over 75 on the final day that included bogeys on two of her last three holes. Shin entered the final round with a comfortable five‑shot lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but a string of three consecutive bogeys beginning at the sixth hole threatened to erode that advantage. Her resilience shone through when she rebounded with birdies on holes 10 and 12, moves that proved decisive as Kim’s impressive four‑under 68 at Dundonald Links was not enough to overturn Shin’s lead.
The victory was especially meaningful for Shin, who had not lifted a tour trophy since her win at 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. In the post‑round interview she reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement, noting that her earlier win felt almost accidental, whereas this triumph felt earned through hard work and perseverance. While Shin celebrated, the defending champion Lottie Woad of England, who had captured the title in Ayrshire the previous year, finished tied for 37th after a one‑over 73 on Sunday left her seven over par for the tournament.
Woad’s week had been hampered by a difficult Saturday round of 78, which contributed heavily to her final score. Charley Hull, another notable name on the leaderboard, started the event with a 78 but managed to climb to a shared 44th place after posting a 74 on the final day, ending the tournament at ten over par. The tournament also highlighted strong performances from other rising stars. Ireland’s Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, carding a one‑under 70 in the final round to move into the red and finish just one stroke under par overall.
Alice Hewson represented Great Britain as the highest‑placed British player, sharing 19th place with a three‑over total. Reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who had won the 2025 edition at Royal Porthcawl by two strokes over compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull, posted a solid tied‑fifth finish at three under par in Scotland, positioning herself well for her title defence at Royal Lytham & St Annes. World No.
1 Nelly Korda, who has already claimed two majors this season—the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open—finished tied‑16th at the Scottish Open. She recorded her best round of the week on Sunday, a three‑under 69, which helped her finish the tournament at two over par.
Korda will now set her sights on the upcoming AIG Women’s Open, hoping to add a third major to her 2026 résumé. Ha Rin Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the year (Women’s PGA and Evian), opted out of the Scottish Open, leaving the field open for other contenders. The ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open served as a crucial tune‑up for the AIG Women’s Open, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday.
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In summary, Shin’s triumph after a decade-long wait underscores the unpredictable nature of professional golf, where perseverance can finally break a long drought. Her emotional response—contrasting her earlier, more accidental‑feeling victory with this hard‑earned win—captures the personal significance of the achievement. As the players transition to the Royal Lytham & St Annes venue for the AIG Women’s Open, the field remains stacked with talent, from seasoned major champions to emerging talents eager to make their mark on the sport.