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Darren Walton

South Korean Shin claims second Australian Open title

Jiyai Shin has won a second Australian Open in a tense finish at Kingston Heath Golf Club. (Con Chronis/AAP PHOTOS)

Golf marvel Jiyai Shin is breathing easier after keeping Ashleigh Buhai at bay to claim her second Australia Open title in a dramatic finish at Kingston Heath.

Shin had been on track for a record-setting victory before holding on for a two-shot win with a 17-under-par 274 total as hopes of a first home triumph in a decade quickly evaporated on Sunday.

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