AIG Women's Open 2026: Esther Henseleit's Near Miss and the Rise of Shiho Kuwaki
Esther Henseleit, the 27-year-old German golfer, came agonizingly close to clinching her first major title at the 50th AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes. However, her dramatic birdie putt on the final hole forced a playoff with Shiho Kuwaki, the 23-year-old Japanese sensation. Kuwaki, who had earlier shown her grit and determination in rallying from a five-shot deficit, ultimately prevailed on the second playoff hole, securing her first LPGA Tour win and her first major championship . Esther Henseleit's Career Highlights and the Paris Olympics Esther Henseleit, a German...
