Akie Iwai Leads CPKC Women’s Open Ontario

Akie Iwai of Japan is leading the CPKC Women's Open at Mississaugua Golf and Country Club after rounds of 64 and 69, holding a three-stroke lead with a total score of 9-under 133. Fresh off her breakthrough win at the Portland Classic, Iwai is aiming to maintain her momentum while describing the course as similar to those she is familiar with in Japan. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul, Minjee Lee, and Leona Maguire are tied for second place, with Canadian star Brooke Henderson recovering after a slow start to sit at 5-under. Filipino golfer Bianca Pagdanganan missed the cut by one stroke despite earlier promising performances, while two-time U.S. Women's Open champion Yuka Saso also missed the cut for the fourth consecutive time. Fifteen-year-old Canadian amateur Aphrodite Deng impressed early but fell to a tie for 15th, and defending champion Lauren Coughlin did not make the weekend after rounds of 74 and 70. The tournament showcases a mix of rising stars and established players, with Iwai's strong play marking her as a standout contender.