Grace Bowen holds off late charge to win Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open

April 20, 2026 | by AmateurGolf.com Staff

Grace Bowen (England Golf photo)

A steady week, a two shot cushion, and just enough at the finish. Grace Bowen closed it out at Royal Troon

Grace Bowen (England), a University of Stirling student, put together rounds of 71-69-71 to finish at 5 under 211 and claim a two-shot victory at the Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open Championship.

Bowen opened with 71-69 on the Portland Course before closing with a composed 71 on the Old Course at Royal Troon to secure the title.

Jessica Ross (Ireland) made things interesting late, finishing runner-up at 3 under 213 (70-75-68). Emilie Knai (France) took third at 4 over 220 (73-73-74).

There was a moment of real tension on the final hole. Ross, trailing by three, struck her approach from 140 yards flush into the pin, the ball spinning and circling the cup. An eagle would have suddenly put Bowen under pressure, but it stayed out—allowing Bowen to finish the job without needing extra drama.

It continues a strong run for Bowen. Earlier this year, the maths undergraduate won a Student Tour Series event in Spain, and last season she finished runner-Up at the English Women’s Amateur Championship at Royal Liverpool.

With the win, Bowen joins a notable list of English champions at the event, including Mel Reid, Annabell Dimmock, and Lily May Humphreys.

Beyond the trophy, the victory also earns her an invitation to a LETAS event, with Helen Holm counting toward the European Amateur Order of Merit.

The championship began with 120 players from 15 nations, but only two managed to finish under par—Bowen leading the way.

Results: Scottish Women's Open Amateur

Place	Player	Location	Pts	Scores
1	Grace Bowen	, England	400	71-69-71=211
2	Jessica Ross	, Northern Ireland	300	70-75-68=213
3	Emilie Knai	, France	200	73-73-74=220
4	Caitlin Maurice	, New Zealand	200	73-74-75=222
T5	Lauren Crump	, England	200	75-77-72=224

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Grace Bowen holds off late charge to win Helen Holm Scottish Women’s Open

One of the most hotly anticipated events each year in GB&I, the Helen Holm is the most prestigious women’s competition on the Scottish Golf calendar. The Championship is named after Helen Holm from Troon, where the event takes place. Helen was a five...