Miyu Yamashita had a triumphant debut in Canada, securing victory at the CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton. The 25-year-old Japanese golfer clinched her fourth LPGA Tour win and second for the year with an impressive performance at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Her final round score of 4-under-par 66 helped her finish at 23 under in the $2.75-million US tournament, winning by a significant nine strokes over her compatriot Yuri Yoshida, who finished at 14 under.
Expressing her joy at the win, Yamashita, standing at four-foot-11, mentioned her delight in winning in Canada and the support she received from the spectators. Her victory in Edmonton also saw her equal the lowest all-time four-day score on the LPGA Tour, tying at 257.
Anna Huang from Vancouver emerged as the top Canadian player, finishing tied for fourth at 12 under with a score of 5-under 65. Another Canadian standout was Aphrodite Deng from Calgary, who finished tied for seventh at 11 under and was also the top amateur in the tournament for the second consecutive year.
Reflecting on her performance, Huang expressed her gratitude for playing in front of home crowds and gaining valuable experience. Both Huang and Deng’s top-10 finishes secured their entry into the upcoming LPGA’s FM Championship at TPC Boston in Norton, Mass.
Despite a challenging tournament, two-time winner Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., finished tied for 13th at 7 under, mentioning the strong Canadian presence at the top of the leaderboard and expressing optimism for the future.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States finished the tournament at 1 under, while 18-year-old amateur Michelle Xing from Richmond Hill, Ont., finished at 3 under. The 2027 CPKC Women’s Open is scheduled to take place at the Royal Ottawa Golf Club in Gatineau, Que.
The event showcased the exceptional talent and competitive spirit of the players, with Yamashita’s dominant performance leaving a lasting impression on the field.
