Alice Hewson successfully defended her VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open title and claimed a third Ladies European Tour victory of her career by cruising to a five-shot win.

Hewson took a two-shot lead into the final day at Golfpark Holzhäusern and never relinquished control, where she posted birdies at the second and seventh to move to 33.

The Englishwoman responded to her only bogey of the day at the par-four 13th by producing a stunning three-birdie finish to close out a five-under 67, extending her winning margin over the chasing pack.

Hewson finished on 13 under and five clear of a three-way tie for second, with Ireland’s Lauren Walsh finishing joint runner-up alongside Kajsa Arwefjall and Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini.

England’s Amy Taylor carded a five-under 67 to share fifth spot with Ireland’s Sara Byrne, while first-round leader Esme Hamilton ended seven strokes back on six under after a final-round 68.

More to follow…

What’s next?

The Ladies European Tour heads to Spain next for the La Sella Open, held at the La Sella Golf Resort. Live coverage begins on Thursday from 2pm on Sky Sports Mix. Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW.