Miyu Yamashita etched her name alongside the LPGA Tour’s elite by equalling the all‑time 72‑hole scoring benchmark while securing a crushing nine‑stroke triumph at the CPKC Women’s Open. The Japanese phenom capped her final round with a birdie on the last hole, posting a four‑under 66 that lifted her tournament total to 23 under par, or 257 strokes, and cemented a wire‑to‑wire win in Edmonton.
Yamashita’s 257 matched the mark set by Sei Young Kim at the 2018 Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic in Wisconsin, where Kim finished at 31 under. Yamashita entered the final day already six strokes clear after a flawless opening round of 62 – a course‑record – followed by a 64 on Friday and a 65 on Saturday.
Those three consecutive low rounds gave her a comfortable cushion that she expanded to a nine‑stroke margin on Sunday, establishing a new tournament record for the Canadian national championship and eclipsing Jin Young Ko’s previous best of 262 set in 2019 at Magna in Aurora, Ontario. The victory adds a fifth LPGA Tour title to Yamashita’s résumé, each achieved in a different country. She captured the Meijer LPGA Classic in the United States in June, after breaking through on the major stage with a win at the AIG Women’s Open in Wales and adding the Maybank Championship in Malaysia to her list last year.
In addition to her international successes, Yamashata has amassed 13 victories on the Japan LPGA Tour, underscoring her status as a truly global competitor. Fellow Japanese golfer Yuri Yoshida finished runner‑up, carding a solid 14‑under total after a closing 69. Sei Young Kim trailed just one stroke further back, posting a 67 in the final round.
The leaderboard also featured a strong showing from Canada’s own seventeen‑year‑old Anna Huang, who led the host nation with a 65 on Sunday, tying for fourth place at 12 under par. Sixteen‑year‑old amateur Aphrodite Deng, the 2025 U.S. Girls’ Junior champion, recorded a 67 and finished tied for seventh at 11 under, demonstrating that the future of women’s golf is already making its mark.
Two‑time LPGA winner Brooke Henderson ended the tournament at seven under after a closing 70, while world number one Nelly Korda posted a 69 to finish five under. The event also served as a qualifier for the upcoming Solheim Cup: Allisen Corpuz, Andrea Lee, and Alison Lee secured their spots on Team USA during the week. Captain Angela Stanford is slated to announce her final three selections on Monday, August 24, setting the stage for a highly anticipated showdown. Fans eager to follow the Solheim Cup can catch Team Europe’s quest to reclaim the trophy with live coverage on Sky Sports from September 11‑13.
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In summary, Miyu Yamashita’s performance at the CPKC Women’s Open not only tied a historic scoring record but also showcased her ability to dominate across continents and conditions. Her nine‑stroke victory, combined with a string of low rounds, highlights a level of consistency and poise rarely seen on the tour.
As the LPGA season progresses, Yamashita’s achievement will be remembered as a benchmark of excellence, inspiring both seasoned professionals and rising amateurs alike.