WOBURN: Japan's Hinako Shibuno hit an 18-foot birdie putt at the final hole to win a thrilling Women's British Open at Woburn on Sunday .
The 20-year-old, playing in her first Major, shot 68 for 18-under-par to win by a shot from American Lizette Salas.Shibuno, who overcame a four-putt double-bogey on the third hole, had never played a professional event outside Japan before this week. World number one Ko Jin-young, who was seeking a third Major title of the year, had to settle for third place following a 66."I was more nervous on the front nine but I was OK on the back nine."I felt like I was going to cry on the 18th but the tears didn't come out. Contending at a tournament like this is nerve-wracking but I felt like I was going to enjoy this moment as well.
"There were many Japanese fans and I heard many Japanese words so I felt like I was playing in Japan."
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