Miyu Yamashita Matches LPGA Scoring Record in Canadian Women's Open Victory

Yamashita Dominates Canadian Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita, the Japanese player, secured a decisive nine-stroke win at the Canadian Women's Open. The tournament concluded on 24 August 2026 in Edmonton, Alberta. Yamashita finished with a 23-under par total of 257 strokes. This score was achieved at Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Her performance matched the LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record.

Sei Young Kim previously set this record in 2018. Yamashita’s victory was a wire-to-wire effort. She broke the tournament’s 36, 54, and 72-hole scoring marks. The previous 72-hole record was 262, set by Jin Young Ko in 2019. Yamashita carded a four-under 66 in the final round. This included a birdie putt on the 18th hole.

Yamashita, aged 25, expressed feeling nervous during the final round. She stated confidence in her swing and her game, as reported by AAP.

Consistent Performance Across Tours

This win marks Miyu Yamashita’s fourth LPGA Tour title. Each of these victories has occurred in a different country. This June, she won the Meijer LPGA Classic in Michigan. Last season, she secured the Women’s Open Championship in Wales. She also claimed the Maybank Championship in Malaysia during the last season. Yamashita was named rookie of the year last season.

Her success extends beyond the LPGA Tour. She holds 13 victories on the Japan LPGA Tour. Yamashita began the Canadian Women's Open strongly. She opened with a course-record 62 on Thursday. This gave her a one-stroke lead. A second-round 64 on Friday extended her lead to five shots. She maintained control with a 65 on Saturday, leading by six strokes into the final round. Her consistent play throughout the week proved insurmountable for the field.

Asian and Australian Players Feature

Fellow Japanese player Yuri Yoshida finished in second position. Yoshida posted a final score of 14-under par after a 69. This placed her nine strokes behind Yamashita. Two Canadian teenagers also delivered strong performances. Anna Huang, 17, from Vancouver, tied for fourth place. She closed with a 65 for a 12-under total.

Huang has four Ladies European Tour wins since last September. Her most recent win was the PIF London Championship this month. Aphrodite Deng, a 16-year-old amateur, tied for seventh. She shot a 67 for an 11-under total. Deng won the 2025 US Girls' Junior. The Australian contingent saw Robyn Choi tie for 17th. Choi surged with a 67 to reach six-under.

Grace Kim finished one shot behind Choi, tying for 18th with a 68. Karis Davidson tied for 37th at three-under. Cassie Porter tied for 44th at two-under.

Implications for Asian Golfers and Tours

Miyu Yamashita’s continued success on the LPGA Tour shows the rising strength of Japanese golf. Her ability to win across different international venues, including Malaysia last season, demonstrates this. Such performances elevate the profile of Asian players globally. This could drive greater interest in Asian golf tours and events.

It may also encourage more young Asian golfers to pursue professional careers. The consistent presence of players like Yamashita and Yoshida on leaderboards is notable. For travelling golfers, following these players reveals which courses host major events. The Royal Mayfair Golf Club layout, described as tree-lined, tested the field.

This event also finalised three US Solheim Cup spots. Captain Angela Stanford will announce her picks for the September matches in the Netherlands. Allisen Corpuz, Andrea Lee, and Alison Lee secured places.