Women's Scottish Open: Jenny Shin beats A-Lim Kim to title at Dundonald
South Korean golfer Jenny Shin secured her first title in over a decade by winning the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald. She finished nine under par, holding off A-Lim Kim by two shots.
Why it matters
This victory marks a significant career milestone for Shin and serves as a lead-up to the final major of the LPGA season.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Jenny Shin led by five shots after two rounds
-9 J Shin (Kor); -7 A Kim (Kor); -5 P Anannarukarn (Tha); -4 E Henseleit (Ger); -3 L Coughlin (US), M Yamashita (Jpn); -2 C Wannasaen (Tha)
Selected others: -1 L Maguire (Ire); +2 N Korda (US); +10 C Hull (Eng)
Jenny Shin survived a tricky final round to see off fellow South Korean A-Lim Kim and win the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald.
Shin hit three bogeys on the front nine in a three-over-par 75 to finish on nine under.
Kim, who carded a fine 68, was two shots behind, with Thailand's Pajaree Anannarukarn a further two strokes back in third.
It was Shin's first title in more than 10 years and only her second on the LPGA Tour in 368 attempts.
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