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Jenny Shin Ends 10-Year LPGA Drought With Scottish Open Win

Shin's wire-to-wire 9-under 279, worth $300,000 with a two-year tour exemption, gives her momentum for next week's AIG Women's Open.

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Jenny Shin of South Korea plays a shot during the round of the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire, Scotland, on July 26, 2026, in this photo provided by the LPGA. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
Jenny Shin of South Korea kisses the trophy after winning the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links in North Ayrshire, Scotland, on July 26, 2026, in this PA photo via Associated Press. (Yonhap)

Overview

  • Jenny Shin secured the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open title on Sunday with a four-round total of 9-under 279, finishing two strokes ahead of Kim A-lim.
  • She led or co-led after each of the first three rounds and carried a five-shot advantage into the final round before closing with a 3-over 75 to hold on for the win.
  • Shin's final round featured three straight bogeys on holes 6–8, a clutch par save on 9 and birdies on 10 and 12 that steadied her as challengers closed the gap.
  • The victory pays $300,000 from the $2 million purse, awards a two-year LPGA Tour exemption, and makes Shin the fourth South Korean winner on tour this season.
  • The win ends a 10-year gap since her previous LPGA title in May 2016, produced an emotional celebration and capped a comeback Shin credits to renewed focus, putting work and a COVID-era reassessment of priorities.