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Hinako Shibuno Wins Women’s British Open

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MILTON KEYNES, England — Hinako Shibuno of Japan wrapped up a stunning major championship debut on Sunday by rolling in a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Women’s British Open by one shot over Lizette Salas.

The 20-year-old Shibuno, a rookie on the Japan tour who was making her L.P.G.A. Tour debut, birdied five of the final nine holes to close out a four-under-par 68. She finished at 18-under 270 over all.

“What I have done is unbelievable,” she said. “I imagined the British Open was played on a links course.