Miyu Yamashita seals Women’s Open title as Lottie Woad continues meteoric rise
Lottie Woad lauded for performance at Women’s Open
- Japan's Miyu Yamashita secured her first LPGA victory at the AIG Women's Open in Royal Porthcawl, finishing with an 11-under par total of 277.
- Yamashita's triumph was significantly aided by her second-round score of seven-under-par 65, which established a commanding lead.
- England's Charley Hull finished in second place, marking her fourth runner-up finish in a major championship.
- Rising English talent Lottie Woad, who recently won the Irish Open and Scottish Open, finished tied eighth and was a major talking point for her potential.
- Golf experts praised Woad's skill, temperament, and determination, anticipating a long and successful career for the young golfer.