South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai savoured a “life-changing” achievement after defeating three-time major winner In Gee Chun in a play-off to win the AIG Women’s Open. With the light fading fast at Muirfield, Buhai tapped in for par on the fourth extra hole at 9:10pm to seal a nerve-wracking victory, having twice surrendered seemingly commanding leads with a closing 75. Ashleigh Buhai cards a triple bogey on the 15th. South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai on the 10th tee during day four of the AIG Women’s Open at Muirfield (Jane Barlow/PA)Despite the fading light and dropping temperature, Chun and Buhai both hit superb shots into the green on the third extra hole, but neither was able to convert. An incredible up and down seals victory for Ashleigh Buhai#AIGWO pic.twitter.com/Qd2j59891Q — AIG Women’s Open (@AIGWomensOpen) August 7, 2022“It’s so difficult to put into words right now.

Source: The Herald August 07, 2022 21:06 UTC