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Miyu Yamashita Secures 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give Title as Tournament Raises $1.5 Million to Fight Hunger
Yamashita won on the first playoff hole after a final-round finish that produced a 1-hole tiebreaker, officials said.
- Miyu Yamashita defeated Lottie Woad on the first playoff hole Sunday at Blythefield Country Club to win the Meijer LPGA Classic.
- Becoming the first Japanese winner of the event, Yamashita secured a victory that marked a memorable week for the field of competitors.
- Fundraising efforts for Meijer Simply Give successfully supported local food pantries across the Midwest, providing aid to families in need this year.
- "Incredible support of our community," said the executive director, while praising the volunteers and sponsors for the event's success.
- Throughout her career starts, Yamashita has recorded multiple top-10 finishes, becoming the seventh-fastest player to reach that mark on the professional tour.
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Yamashita Wins Meijer LPGA Classic; Tournament Raises $1.5M For Simply Give
Miyu Yamashita claimed the 2026 Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give title on June 21, defeating Lottie Woad on the first playoff hole after a dramatic final‑round finish at Blythefield Country Club. The 24‑year‑old’s victory marks several career milestones: she is the first Japanese winner of the event, the fourth player from Asia to win it, and the win is her first in the United States. Thanks to the support of the community, the event achieved…
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