Key changes that ushered in the golden era of Japanese women's golf

Hisako “Chako” Higuchi won the 1977 LPGA Championship (now KPMG Women’s PGA) to become the first Japanese player to win an ...

TOTO Japan Classic: High Stakes in Japan as LPGA Tour Enters Final Stretch

The LPGA Tour makes its final stop in Asia for 2025 at Seta Golf Course, and the timing couldn't be more critical. With only ...

Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita atop LPGA leaderboard after first round in Japan

Japanese golfers Nasa Hataoka and Miyu Yamashita each shot 7-under 65 on Thursday to stand atop the leaderboard after the ...

'This win, I will never forget' - LPGA rookie Miyu Yamashita wins LPGA Maybank Championship after three-way playoff

Japan's Miyu Yamashita is living a dream. She is a rookie in the prestigious LPGA Tour, but she is also a Major winner, and now the Maybank Championship is also under her belt.
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Yamashita rallies to win 2nd LPGA title of the year. McKibbin wins Hong Kong to get into the Masters

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Women's British Open champion Miyu Yamashita matched the low final round with a 7-under 65 and birdied the first playoff hole to win the Maybank Championship for her ...
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LPGA, European tour partner with Saudis for new Vegas event

The LPGA and Ladies European Tour will co-sanction a new event in partnership with Golf Saudi to be staged next year in Las Vegas, the LPGA announced on Wednesday. The $4 million Aramco Championship ...