Miyu Yamashita ties record en route to nine-shot victory in Canada
Not only did the rising star from Japan collect her fourth LPGA victory in 13 months, her 257 tied the tour's 72-hole record for the lowest gross score of all time.
Montreal, Canada - Miyu Yamashita secured a nine-shot victory in the LPGA Canadian Women's Open on Sunday, outplaying fellow Japanese player Yuri Yoshida by a significant margin. The 33-year-old Yamashita birdied the second hole and continued her strong play, adding to her tally with birdies on the fifth, 11th, 12th, and 13th holes.
Her final birdie at the 18th hole sealed her triumph with a score of 66 in the final round, bringing her total to an impressive 257. This victory marked her second win of 2026 and her fourth victory in the past 13 months, including her 2025 rookie of the year honor. Leading by six strokes at the start of the day, Yamashita admitted to feeling nervous before the round, reminding herself to trust her swing.
In contrast, Yoshida finished tied for second with a one-under 69, while Kim Sei-young claimed third place with a 67.
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