Ariya Jutanugarn has become the first Thai golfer to win a major championship by taking the Ricoh Women’s British Open title.

She banished the memories of a late collapse earlier this year at the ANA Inspiration in California, when the 20 year old missed out on major glory after leading by two strokes with three to play.

The big-hitting Thai made amends at Woburn, though. Ariya went into the final round holding a two-shot lead and a closing level-par 72 left her three clear of the field on 272, 16 under.

Playing partner Lee Mi-rim of South Korea (73) and American Mo Martin (70) shared second place while Stacy Lewis of the US also carded a 70 to take fourth spot on 277.