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. The South Korean veteran finished two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A-Lim Kim, posting a final round of nine under par despite a late‑round wobble that saw her card a three‑over 75. Shin entered the final day with a comfortable five‑shot lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but a string of three consecutive bogeys from the sixth hole threatened to erode that advantage. Her resilience shone through when she rebounded with birdies on the 10th and 12th holes, ultimately preserving the margin needed to secure the title.

The victory was especially poignant for Shin, who had not stood on a winner's podium since her triumph 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 Tour wins. In the post‑round interview she reflected on the emotional weight of the achievement, 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." Shin’s win arrives just as the field turns its attention to next week’s AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

With the Scottish Open now behind her, she can focus on preparing for the major, where the competition is expected to be even fiercer. The defending champion, England’s Lottie Woad, finished tied for 37th after a challenging round that left her seven over par for the tournament. Woad, who captured her first professional victory in Ayrshire last year and had previously won the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur, posted a one‑over 73 on Sunday, but a disastrous six‑over 78 on Saturday proved costly.

Other notable performances included Charley Hull, who began the tournament with a 78 and ultimately settled for a shared 44th place after a 74 on the final day. Ireland’s Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, carding a one‑under 70 in the closing round to finish just inside the red zone.

Alice Hewson represented the host nation with a solid three‑over round, landing her in a tie for 19th and becoming the highest‑placed British player. The reigning Women’s Open champion, Japan’s Miyu Yamashita, posted a tied‑fifth finish at three under par, positioning herself well for a title defense at Royal Lytham & St Annes later in the week. 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 for 16th after a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, leaving her at two over for the tournament. Korda will be looking to add a third major to her 2026 résumé.

Haeran Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the year (Women’s PGA and Evian), opted out of the Scottish Open, choosing to rest ahead of the upcoming major. Fans can follow the action live on Sky Sports, with coverage beginning each day at 9 a.m. on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, and streaming available via NOW.

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Overall, Shin’s breakthrough underscores the unpredictable nature of professional golf, where a single stumble can be followed by a triumphant finish. Her decade‑long wait for another win adds a narrative of perseverance that resonates with fans and fellow competitors alike. As the LPGA Tour moves toward the AIG Women’s Open, the field will be watching closely to see whether Shin can translate her Scottish success into a major championship performance, while other top players such as Korda, Yamashita, and the returning Woad aim to make their own marks on the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes.