Kuwaki beats Henseleit in play-off to win Women's Open
Summary
Shiho Kuwaki won the Women's Open golf tournament after beating Esther Henseleit in a two-hole sudden-death play-off at Royal Lytham & St Annes. Kuwaki secured the victory after Henseleit’s drive hit a course marshal and went into a bush, allowing Kuwaki to complete the final putts and claim the £1.11 million prize.Key Facts
- Shiho Kuwaki is the second Japanese player in a row to win the Women's Open.
- Kuwaki won after a sudden-death play-off against Esther Henseleit.
- Henseleit sank a long birdie putt on the 18th hole to tie the match and force the play-off.
- Henseleit’s drive in the play-off hit a course marshal and went into a gorse bush, hurting her chance to win.
- Kuwaki’s previous five professional wins had been only on the Japanese home tour.
- Yealimi Noh finished one stroke behind Kuwaki, missing the chance for her second professional win.
- World number one Nelly Korda finished two under par, missing a career grand slam chance after a double bogey the day before.
- English players Lottie Woad and Charley Hull did not challenge for the title.
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