In a breakout moment during her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Miyu Yamashita captured her first career victory—and her first major title at the

Miyu Yamashita clinched her first major title at the Women's Open, displaying remarkable composure to finish with an 11-under score. She surpassed competitors Charley Hull and Minami Katsu, becoming the fourth Japanese major champion in two years.

Heading into the week, foreign players had taken each of the previous eight LPGA Tour major championships, including three from Japan.