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The Straits Times
|August 05, 2025
Yamashita emotional after overcoming late setback to clinch Women's British Open
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PORTHCAWL - Miyu Yamashita won the Women's British Open by two shots on Aug 3 after keeping Charley Hull and Minami Katsu at bay for the first Major of her career.
The 24-year-old is the fourth women's Major winner from Japan in the last two years, joining Mao Saigo (2025 Chevron Championship), Ayaka Furue (2024 Evian Championship) and Yuka Saso (2024 US Women's Open).
Before that, Japan had only two Major champions in LPGA Tour history - Hinako Shibuno (2019 Women's British Open) and Hisako Higuchi (1977 LPGA Championship).
Carding a two-under 70 in the final round, Yamashita finished on 11-under 277 overall at Royal Porthcawl to claim the top prize of US$1,462,500 (S$1,883,900).
After sinking three birdies on the front nine, she showed great composure to overcome her first bogey of the day on the par-four 17th. In a nervy finish, she found the rough with her first two shots on the final hole, but avoided the bunkers to land her third shot on the green.
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