Jenny Shin is exactly 18 holes away from ending a 10-year title drought. The South Korean golfer walked off Dundonald Links on Saturday holding a commanding lead after the third round of the 2026 ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. She sits at 12-under-par following a 71. That puts her miles ahead of the chasing pack. If you track the LPGA Tour, you know her last victory came at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout back in 2016.
The conditions in Scotland were brutal. High winds battered the course, forcing players to scramble just to save par. Shin admitted she battled heavy nerves early in the round. But she fixed the issue midway through the day. According to LPGA reporting, she made a setup adjustment on the 10th hole that completely stabilized her swing. From there, she locked down the course and preserved her advantage.
Pajaree Anannarukarn Mounts a Solo Charge
Only one player managed to crack the code on Saturday. Thailand’s Pajaree Anannarukarn caught fire, shooting a bogey-free 69 to jump from fourth into solo second place. She heads into Sunday as Shin’s primary challenger.
The rest of the leaderboard is practically in a different zip code. Japan’s Erika Hara and Germany’s Esther Henseleit are tied much further back at 5-under-par.
Shin tees off on Sunday looking to close out the tournament. She isn’t letting off the gas. With 18 holes remaining to defend her 204 total, the pressure is entirely on her shoulders.