Jenny Shin managed to edge out the competition at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, securing her first LPGA Tour triumph in ten years. The South Korean veteran finished two strokes ahead of fellow countrywoman A-Lim Kim, posting a total of nine under par despite a shaky finish that included bogeys on two of her last three holes.
Shin began the final round with a comfortable five‑stroke lead over Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, but a string of three consecutive bogeys from the sixth hole threatened to erode her advantage. She steadied herself with crucial birdies on holes 10 and 12, ultimately finishing with a three‑over 75 for the day and a three‑under 68 overall, enough to claim the championship at Dundonald Links. The victory was especially poignant for Shin, who had not lifted a Tour trophy since her win 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 LPGA victories, underscoring the perseverance and hard work she has invested over the years. In an emotional post‑round interview, Shin reflected on the contrast between her earlier win and this one, 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." While Shin celebrated, defending champion Lottie Woad of England finished tied for 37th after a difficult weekend.
Woad, who captured her first professional title in Ayrshire last year and had previously won the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur, posted a one‑over 73 on Sunday, bringing her total to seven over par for the tournament. Her score was heavily impacted by a six‑over 78 on Saturday, which left her with a substantial deficit that proved impossible to overcome. Other notable performances included Charley Hull, who opened with a disappointing 78 but managed to climb to a shared 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 final round to move into the red and finish just one under for the event. British hopeful Alice Hewson, at three over, was the highest‑placed home player, sharing 19th place.
Reigning Women’s Open champion Miyu Yamashita, who won the 2025 edition at Royal Porthcawl by two strokes ahead of compatriot Minami Katsu and England’s Charley Hull, posted a solid tied‑fifth finish at three under par in Scotland. Her performance sets the stage for a title defense at the upcoming AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, scheduled to begin on Thursday. World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who has already captured two majors this season—the Chevron Championship and the U.S.
Women’s Open—will be looking to add a third major to her résumé. Korda finished tied for 16th at the Scottish Open, shooting a three‑under 69 on Sunday, her best round of the week, and ending the tournament at two over par.
Her consistent play suggests she will be a strong contender when the field reconvenes in Lancashire. Haeran Ryu, the other double‑major winner of the year (Women’s PGA and Evian), chose to skip the Scottish Open, focusing her preparation elsewhere.
Fans can follow the upcoming AIG Women’s Open live on Sky Sports from Thursday through Sunday, with coverage starting at 9 a.m. on Sky Sports Golf and Sky Sports Main Event, and streaming available via NOW.
For those interested in playing the sport themselves, Sky Sports also offers a booking service that provides access to over 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland. Overall, the Scottish Open served as both a celebration of Shin’s long‑awaited return to the winner’s circle and a valuable warm‑up for many of the world’s top women golfers as they gear up for the major championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
The tournament highlighted the depth of talent on the LPGA Tour, the resilience of seasoned players, and the excitement that builds as the season moves toward its most prestigious events.