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Yamashita Wins British Women's Golf Open

Aug 04 (News On Japan) - Miyu Yamashita, 24, secured her first major championship on August 3rd at the AIG Women’s British Open, held at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in West Wales. The course, a par 72, tested the world’s best, but Yamashita prevailed to become the first Japanese golfer to win the tournament since Hinako Shibuno’s victory in 2019.

Yamashita is now the second Japanese woman to win the British Open since it was designated a major and the sixth Japanese player overall—across seven occasions—to claim a women’s major golf title. This also marks her first major victory on the U.S. LPGA Tour.

Reflecting on her long journey, Yamashita expressed deep gratitude and joy: "It took a really long time to get here, and I’ve been supported by so many people. I’ve kept working steadily and consistently, and I’m truly happy that all that effort has paid off with a win at a major tournament. Japanese players are competing at such a high level now, and their performances really inspire me. I’m so happy to have been able to win in the midst of that."

Source: Kyodo

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