The reigning Women’s British Open champion began the final round of the Maybank Championship in Malaysia eight back of the lead. Then, the 24-year-old rookie from Japan won, becoming the second LPGA player since 1980 to have a comeback that big (Seon Hwa Lee came back from nine strokes at the 2008 Ginn Tribute).

A 24-year-old Japanese golfer, fresh off capturing the Women's British Open just three months ago, stared down two seasoned competitors on the first playoff hole at the LPGA Maybank Championship. Rain delays tested everyone's patience.

Yamashita earned $450,000 for her Maybank win, bringing her season earnings total to $3,334,941. She ranks third on the 2025 LPGA money list, behind No. 1 Minjee Lee ($3,815,672) and Thitikul ($3,578,330).

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women’s British Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 ...

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women’s British Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 ...

Ruoning Yin made a dramatic change to her 2025 schedule after a summer conversation with good friend Danielle Kang.

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women’s British Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 ...