Japan's Kuwaki claims Women's Open title after playoff win
On August 2nd, Japan's Shiho Kuwaki secured her maiden major title by defeating Germany's Esther Henseleit in a playoff, winning the Women's Open at Royal Lytham. Kuwaki and Henseleit were tied at five under par after regulation play, with Henseleit's birdie putt on the 18th necessitating extra holes. American Yealimi Noh, who had led overnight and started the day strongly, finished third at four under par.
Kuwaki secured her victory on the second playoff hole, following Henseleit's bogey. This marked the second Japanese champion of the tournament in succession, following Miyu Yamashita. Kuwaki expressed her joy, stating that winning again as a Japanese player was a remarkable feeling, and she hoped Team Japan could continue to shine in golf.
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