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. The South Korean veteran finished two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A‑Lim Kim, posting a nine‑under‑par total despite a late‑round stumble that saw her card a three‑over 75 on Sunday. Shin entered the final day with a comfortable five‑stroke cushion over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but a pair of bogeys on the last three holes narrowed the margin and added drama to the finish.

The 33‑year‑old endured a three‑bogey stretch beginning at the sixth hole, yet she rebounded with timely birdies on the 10th and 12th to keep the lead intact. Kim, who recorded a solid four‑under 68, was unable to capitalize on Shin’s slip‑ups, and the Korean duo completed the tournament with Shin on nine under and Kim a shot behind. The victory was especially meaningful for Shin, who last lifted a trophy at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016. Her decade‑long gap between wins makes her the first woman in three decades to go ten years without an LPGA title and then return to the winner’s circle.

Reflecting on the emotional significance of the triumph, Shin said, "My first title didn’t feel like a real win at the time. I felt like it was accidental and didn’t quite belong to me. This one is different – I earned it with hard work and belief in myself." Her words underscored the perseverance required to stay competitive on the tour for so many years.

Defending champion Lottie Woad, who captured the Scottish Open in Ayrshire last season, finished tied for 37th after a challenging weekend. Woad, who turned professional with a win at the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur, posted a one‑over 73 on Sunday, bringing her week total to seven over par.

The bulk of her struggles came on Saturday when she carded a six‑over 78, which proved difficult to overcome. Charley Hull, another notable name in the field, opened with a 78 and ultimately settled for a share of 44th place, finishing at ten over after a 74 on the final day.

Meanwhile, Ireland’s Leona Maguire delivered a strong performance, breaking into the top ten with a one‑under finish, buoyed by a final‑round 70 that propelled her into the red. Alice Hewson was the highest‑placed British competitor, sharing 19th place at three over.

The tournament also featured a solid showing from reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who finished tied for fifth on three under. Yamashita, who edged out compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl in 2025, will now turn her attention to defending her title at Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire, starting Thursday. World No.

1 Nelly Korda, who has already secured two majors this season—the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open—aims for a third major win and her fifth career major.

Korda posted a tied‑16th finish at the Scottish Open, highlighted by a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, leaving her at two over for the tournament. Her consistent play suggests she will be a strong contender when the AIG Women’s Open begins. Two‑time major winner Haeran Ryu, who claimed both the Women’s PGA and the Evian Championship, chose to skip the Scottish Open, opting to prepare elsewhere for the upcoming major. 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.

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In summary, Shin’s victory at the Scottish Open not only ends a ten‑year title drought but also sets the stage for an exciting final stretch of the season as the world’s top women golfers converge on Royal Lytham & St Annes for the AIG Women’s Open. The tournament promises high‑stakes drama, with seasoned champions and rising stars alike vying for one of golf’s most prestigious honors.