Yamashita takes 6-shot lead into today’s final round at CPKC Women’s Open
Edmonton - With a commanding six-shot lead heading into the final round, Miyu Yamashita appears destined to clinch victory in the CPKC Women's Open at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club. The 25-year-old Japanese golfer shattered the tournament record with a three-round total of 191, setting a new benchmark for the largest lead after 54 holes.
Yamashita's impressive form continued with three consecutive rounds in the 60s, including her personal best score of 63 in yesterday's round. American competitors Gina Kim and Yuri Yoshida share second place at 13 under, while American Jennifer Kupcho holds the fourth position at 12 under. Teenager Aphrodite Deng of Calgary, tied for sixth at 10 under, delivered a remarkable 63 to set a personal best score.
Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ontario, currently sits in an eight-way tie for 15th at 7 under, alongside Anna Huang of Vancouver, who is also at 7 under.
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