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British Open champion Yamashita dazzles in Malaysia, storms from 8 back then wins in playoff

Miyu Yamashita made seven birdies in the final round (65) of the Maybank Championship, then topped Hye-Jin Choi and Hannah ...

Key changes that ushered in the golden era of Japanese women's golf

Hisako “Chako” Higuchi won the 1977 LPGA Championship (now KPMG Women’s PGA) to become the first Japanese player to win an ...

Yamashita rallies to win 2nd LPGA title of the year. McKibbin wins Hong Kong to get into the Masters

Women's British Open champion Miyu Yamashita matched the low final round with a 7-under 65 and birdied the first playoff hole ...

Major Champion Wins LPGA’s Maybank Championship With Massive Comeback

The reigning Women’s British Open champion began the final round of the Maybank Championship in Malaysia eight back of the lead. Then, the 24-year-old rookie from Japan won, becoming the second LPGA ...
Yahoo! Sports

Who is Jeeno Thitikul and how did she become the No. 1 women's golfer in the world (again)?

Jeeno Thitikul's rise to the top of the women's game didn't come after one magnificent feat, but rather many, many months of world-class consistency. Thitikul rose to No. 1 in the Rolex Rankings for a ...
The News-Gazette

Miyu Yamashita of Japan wins the Women's British Open for her first major title

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women's British Open ...