Kuwaki wins

Shiho Kuwaki claimed a memorable triumph in the 50th edition of the AIG Women's Open.

The Japanese won with a par on the second play-off hole at Royal Lytham & St Annes after Esther Henseleit could only manage a bogey.

It represents the 23-year-old's first major title - and the biggest victory of her career so far.

Henseleit had earlier forced the play-off in dramatic fashion, holing a huge birdie putt on the 18th hole to match Kuwaki at five-under-par.

It's the second consecutive year a Japanese player has won the AIG Women's Open, following on from Miyu Yamashita's victory at Royal Porthcawl 12 months ago

"I just can't believe it," a smiling Shiho said after getting her hands on the trophy.

"Just to be on a stage like this is just an honour, and every hole I was just focused shot by shot and just tried to enjoy it out there as much as I could."

Further reaction to follow.