Ji-Yai Shin wins Women’s British Open
Ji-Yai Shin
Ji-Yai Shin fired a six-under 66 on Sunday to earn her first major championship at the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club.
Shin, 20, plays primarily on the Korean LPGA Tour so this was not just her first major title, but her first victory on the LPGA Tour. She finished at 18- under 270 to win by three.
"My whole life, I've been waiting for this time and my dream comes true now," said Shin, who pocketed $314,464 for the win. "This morning I was nervous and last night it was very difficult to sleep because I was so nervous, but I focused and concentrated on my game and now I've won."
Reigning LPGA Champion Yani Tseng also shot a six-under 66 on Sunday to take second at 15-under 273.
Overnight leader Yuri Fudoh traded the lead in the final round with several players, but was ultimately done in by a bogey at the ninth. She only managed a one-under 71 on Sunday and tied for third place with Eun-Hee Ji, who carded a 67. The pair came in at 14-under 274.
