Shiho Kuwaki held her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the Women's Open. Kuwaki's one-under 70 had put her in prime position to become the fourth Japanese to win the tournament. Henseleit's misfortune on the second play-off hole allowed Kuwaki to secure the top prize of £1.11m.
Kuwaki wins Women's Open in play-off
UKPulse Sport DeskShiho Kuwaki held her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit in a two-hole play-off to win the Women's Open. Kuwaki becomes the second consecutive Japanese player to win the tournament.
- Shiho Kuwaki won the Women's Open in a two-hole play-off
- Kuwaki becomes the second consecutive Japanese player to win the tournament
- Esther Henseleit finished a stroke back
Why this matters: Kuwaki's win marks the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open
What this means for you: If you're a golf fan, you may be interested in watching the Solheim Cup in September, where Esther Henseleit will feature for Europe.