Shiho Kuwaki Claims First Major | Fayetteville News

Shiho Kuwaki just claimed her first major title at the Women’s British Open, surviving a nail-biting sudden-death playoff against Esther Henseleit — winning with a clutch par on the second extra hole. After a steady 70 in the final round, Henseleit forced the playoff with a jaw-dropping 40-footer on the 18th. This marks Japan’s second straight major win, following Miyu Yamashita’s triumph last year — and Kuwaki is now the fifth Japanese golfer to capture an LPGA major in three years. While top contenders like Yealimi Noh, Haeran Ryu, and world No. 1 Nelly Korda all faltered under pressure, Kuwaki remained calm, even after hitting a tricky tee shot into thick grass — she laid up smartly, then sank a crucial wedge to within three feet. When Henseleit missed a 15-footer, the door swung wide open for Kuwaki, who’s ranked 46th but played with remarkable composure to seal her historic victory. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c2859a5199df0a13