Miyu Yamashita wins AIG Women's Open; Charley Hull charges, stumbles late

Yamashita Conquers AIG Women's Open, Secures First Major Title

Porthcawl, Wales - Miyu Yamashita of Japan achieved a momentous victory Sunday, claiming her maiden major title at the AIG Women's Open. With an unyielding performance throughout the final round, she secured a two-shot victory, finishing with a 2-under 70.

Yamashita's dominance was marked by resilience and precision. She avoided bogeys until the outcome was firmly in her grasp, including crucial par putts on the back nine that neutralized Charley Hull's surging challenge. Notably, she sunk a pivotal par putt on the final hole as Hull had narrowed the gap to one shot.

Hull, who began the final round three shots behind Yamashita, mounted a valiant comeback. She birdied the 14th with a remarkable 20-foot putt, closing the gap to just one stroke. However, misfortune struck on the 16th when she landed in a pot bunker off the tee, forcing her to settle for a bogey. Another bogey on the 17th ultimately prevented Hull from securing the title, leaving her tied for second with Minami Katsu of Japan after a final round 69.

This victory marks yet another triumph for Japanese golfers on the world stage. They have now won four of the last nine women's major championships, with Mao Saigo claiming the Chevron Championship earlier this year.