# Kuwaki beats Henseleit in Women's Open playoff after marshal's leg deflects ball

Kuwaki claimed her first major title by defeating Henseleit in a playoff at the Women's Open. The decisive moment came when Henseleit's approach shot struck a marshal's leg, an unlucky break that helped Kuwaki secure the victory. The result marks a career breakthrough for Kuwaki and a heartbreaking near-miss for Henseleit in a major championship.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/articles/cgmkz4yxpx3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:21:47 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/aug/02/shiho-kuwaki-holds-her-nerve-in-playoff-drama-to-complete-shock-womens-open-triumph) — Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:41:22 GMT