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Coverage dated August 23, 2026 to August 24, 2026

Yamashita matches LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record in 9-stroke victory in Edmonton

Headline from WHEC Rochester

Diminutive Japanese star Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record Sunday in a wire-to-wire, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women’s Open at Royal Mayfair. The 4-foot-11 Yamashita made an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th for a 4-under 66 and 23-under 257 total.

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  1. WHEC Rochester

    Yamashita matches LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record in 9-stroke victory in Edmonton (opens WHEC Rochester)

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    WHEC Rochester's feed description

    Diminutive Japanese star Miyu Yamashita matched the LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record Sunday in a wire-to-wire, nine-stroke victory in the CPKC Women’s Open at Royal Mayfair. The 4-foot-11 Yamashita made an 8-foot birdie putt on the par-4 18th for a 4-under 66 and 23-under 257 total.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Miyu Yamashita matches LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record in nine-stroke victory at Canadian Women’s Open (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Even though it was her worst round of the weekend by one shot, the Japanese star went wire-to-wire at Royal Mayfair to capture her fourth LPGA title.

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