Shiho Kuwaki of Japan wins the Women’s British Open (AIG Women’s Open) after a sudden-death playoff with Esther Henseleit of Germany at Royal Lytham & St. Annes. Both players finish regulation tied on 5-under 279, following Henseleit’s birdie on the 18th from about 40–45 feet to force the playoff. In the first extra hole, Kuwaki remains in contention by saving par. On the second playoff hole, Kuwaki wins by recording a par to take her first major championship. Multiple outlets describe the finish as closely contested and dramatic, with Kuwaki converting key shots under pressure and Henseleit forcing the extension with her late birdie. The win also marks Kuwaki’s first major title, with one report noting it delivers her an LPGA Tour victory and a $1.5 million prize. Other tournament details are limited in the provided coverage, but the outcome is consistently reported as a Kuwaki victory on the second sudden-death hole over Henseleit.