South Korean golfer Jenny Shin captured her first LPGA Tour victory in more than a decade by winning the Women’s Scottish Open on July 26 at Dundonald Links in Troon, North Ayrshire. The 33-year-old finished the tournament at nine under par, securing a two-stroke lead over fellow South Korean A Lim Kim.

Shin led the event from the opening round and navigated a challenging final day despite several bogeys. She carded a three-over 75 in the last round, including a stretch of three consecutive bogeys between holes six and eight. Additional bogeys late in her round on holes 16 and 18 threatened her lead, but earlier birdies on holes 10 and 12 helped maintain her advantage. Shin completed the tournament at 279 strokes overall.

“It didn’t feel like a win the first time; it felt very accidental. This one definitely feels a lot different. I earned it. I worked hard for it,” Shin said following the final round, reflecting on her previous LPGA victory in May 2016 at the Texas Shootout. She credited working with a putting coach over the past four years as a key part of her preparation and expressed motivation to continue striving for more wins.

Despite some nerves and struggles during the closing holes, Shin said she was proud to have held on to claim the title. After sinking her final putt, she was visibly emotional and celebrated with friends who doused her in water and champagne.

A Lim Kim finished second with a four-under 68 on Sunday, highlighted by a streak of four consecutive birdies from holes nine through 12. Her late surge helped her overtake Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn, who finished third after a 74 in the final round. Germany’s Esther Henseleit concluded the tournament in fourth place at four under par.

The Women’s Scottish Open serves as a lead-up event to two major championships—the Evian Championship and the Women’s British Open—both scheduled to take place shortly afterwards. Shin’s victory marks a significant milestone, as she became one of the few players on the LPGA Tour to achieve a win after a gap of ten years or more between victories.