Japan's Shiho Kuwaki edged out Germany's Esther Henseleit in a two-hole playoff to capture the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in Lancashire, England. Her victory secures back-to-back titles for Japan, mirroring Miyu Yamashita's triumph in 2025.

Kuwaki remained a top contender throughout the tournament, opening with a 66 (-5), followed by rounds of 70 (-1) and 73 (+2). On the decisive final day, the 23-year-old posted a steady 70 (-1),  featuring three birdies and two bogeys, to post the clubhouse lead at five-under-par.