EN · August 2, 2026

Shiho Kuwaki wins AIG Women's Open in playoff

Shiho Kuwaki defeated Esther Henseleit in a playoff to win the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

By ADDISMIZAN NEWSROOMPublished August 2, 2026Updated August 2, 2026

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Shiho Kuwaki defeated Esther Henseleit in a playoff to win the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

Kuwaki pips Henseleit to major play-off win after extraordinary finish

Shiho Kuwaki won the AIG Women's Open on August 2, 2026, defeating Esther Henseleit in a playoff after a dramatic final round at Royal Lytham & St Annes.

The playoff followed an extraordinary finish in which Henseleit forced extra holes. Kuwaki then secured the title, while Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finished short of the lead.

The victory gave Kuwaki her first major championship title. It concluded the final day of the tournament at the English links course.

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