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 after a dramatic finish that saw her stumble over the final line. The South Korean veteran finished two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A‑Lim Kim, posting a total of nine under par despite a shaky ending that included bogeys on two of her last three holes. Shin began the final round with a comfortable five‑shot lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but a string of three consecutive bogeys beginning on the sixth hole threatened to erode her advantage. Her resilience shone through when she recovered with birdies on holes 10 and 12, ultimately securing a three‑over 75 for the day and preserving her lead.
The win was especially poignant for Shin, who last stood atop the LPGA podium at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout back in May 2016. That ten‑year gap makes her the first woman in three decades to go a full decade between Tour victories, underscoring the rarity of such a comeback. 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.” Her words captured the sense of vindication that comes after years of perseverance and hard work. Defending champion Lottie Woad of England, who captured the Scottish Open title in Ayrshire the previous year, finished tied for 37th after a one‑over 73 on Sunday, ending the tournament at seven over par. Woad’s week had been marred by a difficult Saturday round of 78, which left her with a six‑over score that proved hard to overcome.
Charley Hull, another notable name on the leaderboard, opened with a 78 and ultimately settled for a share of 44th place after posting a 74 on the final day, finishing ten over par. Irish hopeful Leona Maguire delivered a strong performance, breaking into the top ten with a final‑round 70 that brought her to one under for the tournament. She finished just ahead of Alice Hewson, who recorded a three‑over total and secured the highest‑placed British position, tied for 19th.
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, posted a respectable tied‑fifth finish at three under par in Scotland. Her solid showing sets the stage for a title defense at Royal Lytham & St Annes later in the week. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S.
Women’s Open earlier in the season, is eyeing a third major of the year and a fifth career major overall. At the Scottish Open she recorded a tied‑16th finish, highlighted by a three‑under 69 on Sunday—the best round of her week—leaving her two over par for the tournament.
Korda’s consistent play suggests she will be a formidable contender when the AIG Women’s Open begins on Thursday at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Two‑time major champion Ha Ruan Ryu, who captured both the Women’s PGA Championship and the Evian Championship this season, opted out of the Scottish Open, focusing her preparation elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Sky Sports Golf Podcast and the NOW streaming platform will provide live coverage of the upcoming AIG Women’s Open, with broadcasts starting at 9 a.m.
on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event each day of the competition. Beyond the on‑course drama, fans can also explore golfing opportunities across the UK and Ireland, with more than 1,700 courses available for booking. The tournament’s broader impact underscores the growing popularity of women’s golf and the increasing accessibility of the sport for enthusiasts of all levels. In summary, Shin’s victory not only marks a personal milestone after a decade-long title drought but also adds a compelling narrative to the lead‑up of the Women’s Open.
With top players like Korda, Yamashita, and the defending champion Woad poised to compete, the upcoming major promises high‑stakes competition, dramatic storylines, and the continued rise of women’s professional golf.