Sports · 2 August 2026

Who decided the Women's Open title by accident?

A marshal's ankle decided the AIG Women's Open when Esther Henseleit's tee shot struck him on the playoff's second hole. The ball ricocheted into a bush, forcing a bogey, while Shiho Kuwaki two-putted for par to win the title. Henseleit had forced sudden death with a 45-foot birdie on the 18th, but Kuwaki became Japan's second straight champion at the major.

By BriefTea Editorial · 2 August 2026 at 22:57

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