Brewerton seals Open victory

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The 24-year-old from Abergele mixed five birdies and one bogey for a seven-under-par 209 total and a three-shot victory over Sweden's Linda Wessberg (68), England's Kirsty Taylor (69) and Karen Stupples (71).

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Having come close to her first win on numerous previous occasions over the last four years - she has posted 16 top-10s, including four runner-up spots - Brewerton was understandably emotional.

"It means so much to me. I've been trying for so long. To finally do it is just unbelievable, unbelievable," said Brewerton, fighting back tears.

Wales' top player on the LET began the day in a four-way tie for the lead with Stupples, compatriot Eleanor Pilgrim and Sweden's Cecilia Ekelundh.

She was tied for the lead with Stupples on five under par at the turn after a solid outward half of 34 but picked up birdies at holes 10, 12 and 16 to reach eight under with a four-stroke cushion standing on the 18th tee.

Brewerton was able to bogey the last to seal the win and added: "To have had such a cushion coming up the last was just massive. It was such a good situation to be in."

Brewerton took a penalty drop aside the 18th fairway, where she had a poor lie next to a tree, before hitting her third shot to 20 feet and two-putting.

She said: "When I took the penalty drop it was a case of just making it onto the green. I knew then, even if I three-putted I would still win so it was nice to have a tap in there and get it over with."

Brewerton moves up one place to sixth on the New Star Money List and jumps from ninth to fourth place in the European Solheim Cup Team qualification list.

Stupples, who was playing in her first tournament since giving birth 10 weeks ago, was pleased with her efforts and said: "This tournament is really two weeks early for me from where I wanted to be fitness wise. I'm so happy. Tied for second - what more could I ask for really?"

England's Laura Davies and France's Gwladys Nocera tied for fifth place on three under after they both carded 71s.

Davies' was a mixed bag with a double and two bogeys on the front nine and a birdie and two eagles on the back nine. She was out in 40 and back in 31.