Shiho Kuwaki secures playoff victory at Women's Open

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:59 PM

Last updated Aug 2, 2026

Shiho Kuwaki secures playoff victory at Women's Open

Summary

Shiho Kuwaki won her first major championship at the Women's Open held at Royal Lytham & St Annes on August 2, 2026. Kuwaki forced a playoff after competing fantastically with Esther Henseleit, who made a remarkable birdie on the 18th hole to tie. In the playoff, Kuwaki hit an impressive approach to secure her score and claim the title, marking a significant achievement in her young career. Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finished tied for sixth place.

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By the Numbers

•Shiho Kuwaki wins the Women's Open on August 2, 2026.
•Esther Henseleit forced a playoff with a 45-foot birdie.
•Kuwaki's playoff performance clinched the championship.
•Charley Hull and Lottie Woad tied for sixth place.

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7:59 PMThe Guardian Sport — Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve in playoff drama to complete shock Women’s Open triumph

What they're saying

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Japanese 23-year-old wins her first major championship England’s Charley Hull and Lottie Woad finish tied sixth It was no surprise that an extraordinary Sunday at the Women’s Open ended in such circumstances. Has the ankle of a marshal ever before played a crucial role in the outcome of a major championship? A competition that looked for so long as if no one wanted to win rumbled on at Royal Lytham & St Annes until fate played its hand. Glory for Shiho Kuwaki, pain for Esther Henseleit. That barely explains the half of it. Henseleit had forced a playoff with a stunning birdie from 45ft on the final hole of regulation play. On the first visit back to the 18th, Kuwaki played a glorious approach to secure her four and the extension of the tournament. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Ewan Murray at Royal Lytham & St Annes

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