Yealimi Noh falters after early lead at AIG Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
At the AIG Women's Open held at Royal Lytham, Yealimi Noh started strong with a three-shot lead after 54 holes. However, she struggled on the final day, bogeying multiple holes, which led to her finishing a shot out of the playoff after a closing 3-over 74. Noh, who had not finished in the top 10 in previous tournaments, expressed gratitude for the experience and acknowledged the challenges she faced during the final round. Despite her disappointment, she noted improvements in her game from the week.
- •Noh held a three-shot lead heading into the final round.
- •She bogeyed Nos. 4, 7, 8, and 12 during her round.
- •Noh finished one shot out of the playoff.
- •She last had a top-10 finish 15 tournaments ago.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — After surrendering big lead, Yealimi Noh stinging but grateful
"It was only a couple weeks ago that Noh was struggling to find motivation. Now, despite losing the AIG Women's Open, she's found her want again.
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