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Miyu Yamashita Wins CPKC Women’s Open by Nine

8/24/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Miyu Yamashita won the CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton by nine strokes.
She finished 23-under 257, matching the LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record.
She set a new tournament record, beating Jin Young Ko’s 262 total from 2019.
The event carried a US$2.75-million purse, with Yamashita taking the winner’s share.
Canada’s Anna Huang posted a 5-under 65, earning low-Canadian honors and tying for fourth.

History

Historical Context

Annika Sörenstam’s 59 at the 2001 Standard Register PING marked the LPGA’s first sub-63 round, ushering an era of lower scores and larger purses; by 2024 Miyu Yamashita posted a 23-under 257 at the CPKC Women’s Open, surpassing Jin Young Ko’s 262 record and earning a larger winner’s share, reflecting growing Asian influence and global investment in women’s golf.

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Story summary

Miyu Yamashita won the CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton by nine strokes.
She finished 23-under 257, matching the LPGA Tour’s 72-hole scoring record.
She set a new tournament record, beating Jin Young Ko’s 262 total from 2019.
The event carried a US$2.75-million purse, with Yamashita taking the winner’s share.
Canada’s Anna Huang posted a 5-under 65, earning low-Canadian honors and tying for fourth.

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