Miyu Yamashita etched her name into LPGA history by matching the tour’s 72‑hole scoring benchmark, delivering a spectacular nine‑stroke triumph at the CPKC Women’s Open. The Japanese prodigy closed out the final round on Sunday with a birdie that capped a flawless four‑under 66, bringing her tournament total to an astonishing 23 under par, or 257 strokes. This performance secured a wire‑to‑wire win in Edmonton, underscoring her dominance from the first tee to the final green. Yamashita’s 257 total ties the record set by South Korea’s Sei Young Kim, who posted the same score at the 2018 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Wisconsin, where she finished an incredible 31 under.
Both players share the distinction of achieving the lowest 72‑hole total in LPGA Tour history, a testament to their exceptional skill and composure under pressure. The tournament began with Yamashita taking an early lead after posting a course‑record 62 in the opening round on Thursday.
She extended that advantage on Friday with a 64, establishing a five‑stroke cushion over the field. A solid 65 on Saturday further widened the gap, leaving her six strokes ahead heading into the final day at Royal Mayfair. In the closing round, Yamashita’s steady play and strategic birdies pushed her margin to nine strokes, setting a new tournament record for the Canadian national championship and eclipsing Jin Young Ko’s previous benchmark of 262 set in 2019 at Magna in Aurora, Ontario.
Yamashita’s resume is already impressive: she has captured four LPGA Tour titles across four different nations. Her first major came at the AIG Women’s Open in Wales, followed by a victory at the Maybank Championship in Malaysia last year, and most recently the Meijer LPGA Classic in the United States in June.
In addition, she boasts 13 wins on the Japan LPGA Tour, reflecting her consistent excellence on both domestic and international stages. The runner‑up spot was claimed by fellow Japanese golfer Yuri Yoshida, who finished at 14 under after a steady 69 in the final round.
Sei Young Kim trailed just one stroke behind Yoshida, posting a 67 to round out the top three. Among the younger talent, 17‑year‑old Canadian Anna Huang emerged as the top‑finishing home player, carding a strong 65 in the final round to tie for fourth place at 12 under. Likewise, 16‑year‑old amateur Aphrodite Deng, the 2025 US Girls’ Junior champion, secured a tie for seventh with an 11‑under finish after a 67 on Sunday.
Two‑time LPGA winner Brooke Henderson concluded the tournament at seven under, while world No. 1 Nelly Korda posted a 69 to finish at five under.
The event also served as a qualifying stage for the upcoming Solheim Cup, with Allisen Corpuz, Andrea Lee and Alison Lee earning spots on the United States team. Captain Angela Stanford is slated to announce the final three selections on Monday, August 24.
The Solheim Cup itself will be contested from September 11‑13, with Team Europe aiming to reclaim the trophy. All three days will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, offering fans the chance to follow the intense rivalry between the continents. Beyond the competition, the CPKC Women’s Open highlighted the growing global reach of women's golf, drawing players from a diverse array of countries and showcasing the depth of talent emerging on the tour. The event also emphasized the importance of youth development, as evidenced by the standout performances of Huang and Deng, who both demonstrated poise and skill well beyond their years.
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Her ability to dominate across multiple continents, combined with her composure in high‑pressure situations, suggests a bright future filled with more titles and possibly further record‑breaking performances. The tournament also highlighted the depth of talent on the LPGA Tour, from seasoned champions to promising teenagers, all contributing to an exciting and competitive landscape for women’s golf.