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And that is that, the end of another major, the end of three Open Championships is as many weeks on British links.

Some things change, some things stays the same.

Inbee Park is a major champion once more. Goodbye.

Just as a reminder, Inbee Park, the world number one, has now won six of the last 14 majors. With a total of seven to her name, she is chasing Annika Sorenstam's modern-day record of 10.

2015 Women's British Open winner Inbee Park: "It feels great, this is something I have been dreaming of all my life. I finally reached my goal. It's just a relief. I'm so happy with everything.

"I didn't feel that confident before this week, but to overcome a lot of things to win this championship is phenomenal.

"When I play majors and see myself on the leaderboard it gives me a lot of confidence. Holding another major trophy is a confidence boost and is a big key to my success.

"Ko Jin-young is a very talented girl and I didn't know I would be able to win on 12 under. All four days she has been fantastic. I know her well, I even had dinner with her this week. The golfing gods was on my side.

"I can't really say what the next goal is because this is the one I set for my career. There are a lot of legendary players I should look up to. For now I should relax and enjoy this moment."

Here come the pipers, a 20-piece band, blowing the bags in the wind, saluting Inbee Park.

We are all done at Turnberry. World number one Inbee Park has won the Women's British Open for the first time. A seventh major sealed with a splendid round of 65. Mid-way through the back nine, it looked like she would be locked in battle with Ko Jin-young. In the end, it was a comfortable three-shot win.

I tell you what, it's a good effort. Rolls home the tiddler, meaning she finishes on nine under. Teresa Lu is the last player on the course, wrapping up her round. Two putts for her, meaning...

The better part of 80 feet for Ko Jin-young. Two strokes and she's second on her own.

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A huge Saltire flutters heartily over the 18th green. The players are announced. We're a couple of putts away from officially anointing Inbee Park as champion.

On the point of South Korean dominance, there are 38 Korean players in the world's top 100 and 154 in the top 500. Does any other nation rule a sport more than this?

Last rites time. Ko Jin-young just about creeps on to the putting surface. The pin is in a different post code. Teresa Lu, a tie-dye outfit giving her the prize for the best trousers of the day, is on there too.

Suzann Pettersen in for a 72. The two-time major winner finishes on seven under and has to settle for fifth place.

Ko Jin-young is off down the last. She needs a par to seal outright second spot. Inbee Park is already getting congratulatory hugs from her nearest and dearest.

Just on the subject of the top four players in the championship being born in South Korea, there are five Korean players in the world's top 10, plus Lydia Ko, who plays for New Zealand but was born in Seoul.

A monster for Ko Jin-young on 17 for birdie. Will it? It might you know... just short. A par it is. Inbee Park is home and hosed.

So Yeon Ryu and Lydia Ko share third place on eight under. All the top four players in this championship were born in South Korea.

New Zealand's Lydia Ko, who shot a 69 and finished eight under: "Whenever I went in the bunker this week I didn't have much of a stance and when that happens you don't know how to think. I have been putting well all week. You just have to think positively. My score could have been better but I would say that any time.

"This is my best finish at the British Open and it is one of the toughest majors. I am superb proud of my finish. I don't know if I will have a major win. It doesn't have to be now. I just need to try my best."

England's Melissa Reid, who finished on -4: "It was awesome. We've had great groups and it's nice to see where my game is at. It's nice to contend in a major."

Ko Jin-young, stripy jumper, red cap, gives her second to the 17th all she has, but still has work to do before she gets on the putting surface. Her race is run.

Maureen Madill
BBC TV on-the-course commentator

"The fairytale that Ko Jin-young was living did not last. She must concentrate to make sure that she does not lose second place."

Meanwhile, back at the 17th, any hope Ko Jin-young had of doing something extraordinary is hampered by a very weak tee shot.