TOKYO - Japan's Shiho Kuwaki set her sights Wednesday on further LPGA Tour success after claiming her full membership from next season with a mature performance to win the 50th edition of the Women's British Open.

Having played at three majors on the LPGA Tour last season, Kuwaki seized the title on her fourth major appearance of this year via a playoff on Sunday, catapulting her from 46th to 16th in the latest world rankings.

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