twenty-four-year-old Miyū Yamashita clinches maiden LPGA Tour victory and first major championship at the Women's Open tournament.
In a thrilling finish at the Women's Open in south Wales, Miyū Yamashita clinched her first LPGA Tour triumph and became the fourth Japanese major victor since the start of 2024.
The final round was played on a breezy day, with Yamashita continuing to sink par putts and her short game making the links course look easy. Despite England's Charley Hull trying to mount a late challenge, Yamashita's nearly blemish-free final round, with only one bogey on hole 17, secured her victory.
Yamashita finished the tournament with a score of 11-under, two strokes ahead of Hull and Minami Katsu. Three other Japanese players also finished in the top 10 on Sunday.
Winning the Women's Open on her 24th birthday was a lifelong goal for Yamashita, who expressed that it was a dream come true. As a result, she earns exemption into all five majors for the next five years.
The Women's Open reached historic levels in both attendance and TV viewership. With a record-breaking attendance of almost 50,000 fans, it became the largest women's sporting event ever held in Wales, according to the R&A. Organizers also experienced high TV viewership during the tournament.
Yamashita's win also comes after Mao Saigo's first tour win in a major earlier this year, making her the second player from Japan to achieve this feat.
On the 18th green, Yamashita was surrounded by fellow Japanese players, celebrating her historic victory. She is now the third player from Japan to have her name etched onto the Open trophy.
With her win, Yamashita also earned almost $1.5 million, the highest amount a champion has ever received from winning the Women's Open.
Despite the lack of widely reported Japanese women winning a major golf championship since 2024, according to current search results, it is recommended to check official LPGA or JLPGA sources or reputable golf news websites for the most accurate and current information.
Golf and sports were at the forefront as Miyū Yamashita secured her first major victory, winning the Women's Open in south Wales. This triumph marked her as the third Japanese golfer to have her name etched onto the Open trophy, following in the footsteps of other LPGA Tour champions.
