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Yuna Nishimura of Japan Wins by 5 Shots in Arkansas for Her First LPGA Victory

The 26-year-old Japan native closed with a 5-under 66 and finished at 21-under 192 for a five-shot victory.

  • On Sunday, Yuna Nishimura won her first LPGA Tour title at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship in Rogers, Ark., finishing with a 21-under 192 total for a five-stroke victory at Pinnacle Country Club.
  • Entering the final round with a five-shot lead after back-to-back 63s, Nishimura shot even-par 36 on the front nine while Aki Iwai mounted a charge with six birdies in seven holes to start the back nine.
  • Iwai finished in a tie for second alongside Chanettee Wannasaen and In-Gee Chun. Nishimura sealed her victory with a flawless back nine, including an eagle on the par-5 14th hole and two additional birdies.
  • Two players achieved holes-in-one during Sunday's final round. Yealimi Noh aced the par-3 15th hole with a 9-iron from 136 yards, while Mao Saigo holed a 7-iron from 159 yards on the par-3 third.
  • Lauren Coughlin finished in a tie for 12th after setting an LPGA record with nine straight birdies on Saturday. Seventh-ranked Lottie Woad withdrew from the event due to an illness.
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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Sunday, September 27, 2026.
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