PORTHCAWL, Wales – Miyu Yamashita won the Women's British Open here on Sunday, becoming the sixth Japanese woman to clinch a major golf title.

The 24-year-old finished 11-under par at Royal Porthcawl, claiming her first LPGA tour victory and becoming the first Japanese woman to win the tournament since Hinako Shibuno in 2019.

Yamashita has won 13 Japanese titles.

She made her full-scale entry into US tours this year. (Jiji Press)