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Hinako Shibuno leads Ladies Scottish field; Koreans still notably absent

While the top South Koreans will be notably absent from the first three LPGA events to be staged in the tour’s restart over the next month, the game’s newest international star will be making a return to the tour.

Japan’s Hinako Shibuno will play the Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open on a special invite Aug. 13-16, the tournament announced Tuesday.

Shibuno broke through in spectacular fashion to win the AIG Women’s British Open last year. She will defend her title the week after the Ladies Scottish Open, with Royal Troon hosting this year’s Women’s British Open.