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 final‑round score of 75 (three over par) after a shaky finish that included bogeys on two of her last three holes. Shin entered the final day with a comfortable five‑shot lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but the round proved far from easy. From the start of the fourth round, Shin’s rhythm faltered.
She dropped three consecutive bogeys beginning at the sixth hole, a stretch that threatened to erode her cushion. However, she rebounded with crucial birdies on holes 10 and 12, which helped preserve her advantage despite a sluggish closing stretch. Kim, who posted a solid four‑under 68, was unable to capitalize on Shin’s missteps, and the Korean duo finished the tournament with Shin on nine‑under overall and Kim just one shot behind. The win was especially emotional for Shin.
It marked her first title since the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in May 2016, making her the first woman in three decades to go an entire decade between LPGA victories. In the post‑round interview she reflected on the contrast between her earlier win and this triumph: "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 the previous year in her maiden professional victory, struggled to repeat that success.
After a disappointing six‑over 78 on Saturday, she posted a one‑over 73 on Sunday and finished tied‑37th, seven strokes over par for the tournament. Woad’s season has been a story of rapid progression; she won the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur just weeks before turning professional and then claimed the Scottish Open title in her first full season on tour. Other notable performances included Charley Hull, who opened with a 78 and ultimately settled for a share of 44th place after a 74 on the final day, finishing ten over par.
Ireland’s Leona Maguire secured a top‑10 finish, carding a one‑under 70 in the closing round to move into the red and finish tied for ninth. Alice Hewson represented the host nation, posting a three‑over round that placed her in a shared 19th position, making her the highest‑placed British competitor. Reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who edged out compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl in 2025, recorded a solid three‑under 71 to finish tied for fifth in Scotland. Her performance underscored her readiness to defend the title at Royal Lytham & St Annes next week.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda, fresh off victories at the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open, is targeting a third major of the season and her fifth career major overall. Korda posted a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, to finish tied‑16th at two over par.
Her consistent play positions her as a favorite heading into the AIG Women’s Open. Two‑time major winner Ha‑Ran Ryu, who captured both the Women’s PGA Championship and the Evian Championship earlier in the year, opted out of the Scottish Open, focusing her preparation on the upcoming major.
The Scottish Open served as a vital tune‑up for the field ahead of the AIG Women’s Open, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday. Coverage begins each day at 9 a.m.
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Overall, the tournament highlighted the depth of talent on the LPGA Tour, with seasoned veterans like Shin proving that perseverance can eventually pay off, while younger players such as Maguire and Hewson continue to make their mark. As the players shift their focus to the historic links of Royal Lytham & St Annes, fans can expect another week of high‑stakes competition, dramatic storylines, and the pursuit of major glory.