Yamashita Wins Women's Open First Major at Royal Porthcawl

Miyu Yamashita won the 2025 Women’s British Open at Royal Porthcawl, securing her first major title with an 11-under overall score. She maintained composure despite a challenging final round, where she overcame a bogey on the 17th hole and a rough start on the last hole to hold off strong contenders Charley Hull and Minami Katsu, who finished tied for second at nine under. Yamashita, who turned 24 during the tournament, posted a bogey-free 7-under 65 in the second round to build a three-shot lead and managed to fend off a late challenge from South Korea's Kim A-lim despite struggling with her driving and putting in the third round. Celebrated as the third Japanese woman to win the British Open, Yamashita's victory follows recent successes by Japanese golfers, marking the fourth different Japanese major winner in two years. Her steady play and resilience were key to mastering the challenging links course, culminating in a celebratory champagne moment on the 18th green. Meanwhile, other notable performances included Charley Hull's charge from behind and Minami Katsu's consistent showing, underscoring the competitive field at the event.