Miyu Yamashita won the CPKC Women’s Open on Sunday after leading the tournament from start to finish [1, 4].
The victory marks a historic performance on the LPGA Tour, as Yamashita matched the all-time 72-hole scoring record during her dominant run in Canada.
Playing at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton, Alberta, Yamashita finished the tournament with a total score of 23-under par, or 257 strokes [3, 5]. This total ties the LPGA Tour record for the lowest 72-hole score [5]. She secured the win with a final round of 66, which was four under par [5].
Yamashita's performance was characterized by a wire-to-wire lead that culminated in a victory margin of nine strokes [1, 2]. The win represents her fourth career victory on the LPGA Tour [3]. It also marks her second win of the 2024 season [3].
The Japanese professional maintained consistent pressure throughout the final day of competition in Edmonton. By matching the scoring record, she joins an elite group of golfers to have reached 23-under par over four rounds of play [2, 5].
Yamashita's ability to maintain the lead through all four rounds underscores a level of precision and mental fortitude rarely seen in major tour events. The margin of victory, the largest in the event's recent history, highlights the gap between Yamashita and the rest of the field this week [1, 2].
“Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour 72-hole scoring record.”
Yamashita's record-tying performance signals a shift in the competitive landscape of the LPGA Tour. By securing two wins in 2024 and achieving a historic scoring total, she establishes herself as a dominant force capable of maintaining a lead under the pressure of a wire-to-wire victory. This win reinforces the growing influence of Japanese golfers on the global stage of professional golf.
