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It’s life-changing – Ashleigh Buhai savours AIG Women’s Open victory

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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.

Five shots clear heading into the final round, Buhai was still three ahead with four holes to play, only to run up a triple-bogey seven on the 15th after finding sand off the tee and splashing out sideways into heavy rough.

Seven.Ashleigh Buhai cards a triple bogey on the 15th. She is now tied for the lead with In Gee Chun at -10.Follow live scoring

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