Shiho Kuwaki prevailed over Esther Henseleit in a thrilling two-hole playoff to capture her first major title at the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club in England.

• Precision Play: Led the entire field in Greens in Regulation, hitting 58 out of 72 across the tournament.
• Playoff Poise: Held her nerve on No. 18 during both playoff holes, securing the win with back-to-back pars.
• Breakthrough Victory: Earned her first major championship title in her 7th major appearance and 10th start on the LPGA Tour.
• Major History: Became the first non-LPGA member to win a major since Yuka Saso (2021 U.S. Women’s Open).
• Tour Decision: Though her win earned her an immediate offer for LPGA Tour membership, the JLPGA Tour member chose to defer her status to the 2027 season.

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