The total purse increased to a record $10 million.

Shiho Kuwaki holds her nerve to beat Esther Henseleit after two play-off holes to become the second consecutive Japanese player to win the Women's Open.

It was only a couple weeks ago that Noh was struggling to find motivation. Now, despite losing the AIG Women's Open, she's found her want again.

Japan's Shiho Kuwaki won the women's British Open in a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit on Sunday, securing her first major title in memorable style.It was an unexpected breakthrough for Kuwaki, whose previous best finish at a major came in this year's women's US Open when she tied for 14th place.

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title.

Here's how the $10 million purse was paid out in the final major of the season, the AIG Women's Open.

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan saved par to stay alive in a sudden-death playoff Sunday and won with a par on the second extra hole to claim the Women’s British Open over Esther Henseleit of Germany for her first major title. Kuwaki closed with a 1-under 70 and looked like a winner in regulation until Henseleit holed a 40-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Royal Lytham & St. Annes for a 70 to join Kuwaki at 5-under 279.

She beats Esther Henseleit, who had made a 40-foot birdie putt to force overtime.

Haeran Ryu didn’t win a third consecutive major at the AIG Women’s Open, but she left Royal Lytham and St Annes with a smile.

The 2026 Rocket Classic has a $10 million purse with the winner taking home a $1.8 million check at Detroit Golf Club.