Japan's Miyu Yamashita Wins First Major at AIG Women's Open

Miyu Yamashita of Japan won her first major title at the 2025 AIG Women's Open held at Royal Porthcawl, finishing with an 11-under-par total of 277 to claim victory by two shots over Charley Hull and Minami Katsu. Yamashita maintained composure throughout, making key birdies on the front nine and two crucial par putts on the back nine, despite a bogey on the 17th. Charley Hull mounted a strong challenge with five birdies but faltered with back-to-back bogeys on the 16th and 17th holes, finishing tied for second with Katsu. This victory marks the fourth different major champion from Japan in the last two years, highlighting the country's rising prominence in women's golf. Yamashita celebrated her win with family present and was drenched in champagne by her compatriots. The tournament featured challenging weather conditions and notable performances from other players, including Lottie Woad and Mimi Rhodes.