Jenny Shin managed to pull off a dramatic win 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 score of 75 (three over par) after a few late‑round hiccups. Her victory came as the tournament field was already looking ahead to next week’s AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Shin entered the final day with a comfortable five‑shot lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn.
Although she bogeyed two of her last three holes, she managed to hold onto a nine‑under‑par total, securing the title with a two‑stroke margin. The 33‑year‑old had a rough patch in the middle of the round, dropping three consecutive bogeys from the sixth hole onward, but she recovered with timely birdies on holes 10 and 12. Those two birdies proved pivotal, especially as Kim posted a strong four‑under‑68 that ultimately wasn’t enough to challenge Shin’s lead.
The win was especially emotional for Shin. It marked her first tour victory since the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016, making her the first woman in three decades to go a full ten years between LPGA wins.
In post‑round interviews she reflected on the journey, 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." Defending champion Lottie Woad of England, who had captured the Scottish Open title the previous year in her maiden professional victory, finished tied for 37th after a one‑over 73 on Sunday.
Woad’s week was marred by a six‑over 78 on Saturday, which left her seven over par for the tournament despite a solid final‑round effort. Charley Hull, another notable name on the leaderboard, began the tournament with a 78 but managed to climb to a shared 44th place after posting a 74 on the final day, ending the event at ten over par. Ireland’s Leona Maguire delivered a strong performance, finishing in the top ten with a final‑round 70 that brought her to one under for the tournament. She was the highest‑placed Irish player and finished just ahead of Alice Hewson, who posted a three‑over total and was the best‑placed British golfer, sharing 19th place.
Reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who won the 2025 edition at Royal Porthcawl by two strokes over compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull, finished tied for fifth at three under par in Scotland. Yamashita will look to defend her title at the upcoming AIG Women’s Open in Lancashire. World No.
1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open, is aiming for her third major of the season and the fifth of her career. Korda posted a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, to finish tied for 16th at two over par.
She will head to Royal Lytham & St Annes with confidence after a solid showing in Scotland. Double major champion Haeran Ryu, who captured the Women’s PGA and the Evian Championship earlier in the year, did not participate in the Scottish Open, opting to rest before the major.
The AIG Women’s Open will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday, with coverage beginning each day at 9 a.m. on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event.
Viewers can also stream the action via NOW. For golf enthusiasts looking to play the sport themselves, there are over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland available for booking at competitive rates. Interested players can search by course name, city, or postcode to find the perfect tee time. Overall, Shin’s triumph adds a compelling storyline to the lead‑up to the Women’s Open, highlighting both the resilience of seasoned players and the emergence of new talent on the LPGA Tour.
The upcoming major promises to showcase high‑stakes competition as the world’s top women golfers converge on the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes.