Kuwaki edges Henseleit in AIG Women’s Open play-off
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 6:44 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Shiho Kuwaki claimed a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit at the AIG Women’s Open on August 2, 2026, at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Henseleit forced the play-off by holing a 45-foot birdie on the final hole, joining Kuwaki at five under par. While in the sudden-death playoff, Kuwaki managed to scramble for par, whereas Henseleit missed a crucial 10-foot putt. Yealimi Noh, initially leading by three shots, finished third after a challenging final round, one shot back of the leaders. Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul finished tied for fourth at two under, with Charley Hull and Lottie Woad four strokes off the lead, tied for sixth after failing to mount a challenge.
- •Kuwaki wins AIG Women’s Open play-off against Henseleit
- •Henseleit drains 45-foot birdie to force play-off
- •Kuwaki scrambles par in sudden-death play-off
- •Yealimi Noh finishes one shot back in third
- •Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul share fourth at two under
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Shiho Kuwaki rallies to win AIG Women's Open on second playoff hole
"Shiho Kuwaki snatched a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open, as Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fell short on the final day.
"She beats Esther Henseleit, who had made a 40-foot birdie putt to force overtime.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:35 PMShiho Kuwaki rallies to win AIG Women's Open on second playoff hole
She beats Esther Henseleit, who had made a 40-foot birdie putt to force overtime.
- Sky Sports—Kuwaki pips Henseleit to major play-off win after extraordinary finish
Shiho Kuwaki snatched a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open, as Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fell short on the final day.
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