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Yomiuri Shimbun
5 days ago
- Sport
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Women's British Open Winner Miyu Yamashita Aims for More Major Titles
Having won her first major title, Miyu Yamashita has no intent to stop there. 'Winning a major tournament was a dream since I was small,' Yamashita said at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Tuesday upon her return to Japan following her triumph at the Women's British Open. 'I'm aiming not for one, but two, three titles.' Yamashita, a two-time money winner of the Japan LPGA title, secured her first career championship on the U.S. LPGA Tour with a two-shot victory at the British Open in Porthcawl, Wales, making her the sixth Japanese woman to capture one of the five majors in women's golf. Yamashita, who turned 24 on Saturday — her worst round of the tournament — is back in Japan to compete at the upcoming Hokkaido Meiji Cup in Kita-Hiroshima, Hokkaido. She hopes her victory will provide incentive for up-and-coming players. '[Golf] is not all about hitting it far,' Yamashita said. 'If the young players hone their accuracy through practice, they can be competitive overseas.' Talking about having her family supporting her in Wales, Yamashita teared up a bit as she said, 'They are always thinking about me and are the closest giving me support. I will never forget that that was how I won this championship.'
Kyodo News
7 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Women's British Open winner Miyu Yamashita rises to 6th in world
TOKYO - Women's British Open winner Miyu Yamashita jumped from 15th to sixth in the latest world golf rankings announced Monday, placing highest among the Japanese. The 24-year-old secured her first U.S. LPGA Tour win at the fifth and final major of the year by two strokes at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, where the tour rookie became the second Japanese winner of the tournament after Hinako Shibuno in 2019. Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand moved up a place to top the rankings as Nelly Korda of the United States dropped to second. Lydia Ko of New Zealand remains third. Rio Takeda was 11th, Mao Saigo 12th and Ayaka Furue 21st among other Japanese golfers.
Kyodo News
04-08-2025
- Politics
- Kyodo News
Kyodo News Digest: Aug. 4, 2025
TOKYO - The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News. ---------- Golf: Yamashita wins Women's British Open for 1st LPGA major PORTHCAWL, Wales - Japan's Miyu Yamashita won the Women's British Open on Sunday, claiming her maiden U.S. LPGA Tour victory at the fifth and final major of the year. The tour rookie, who turned 24 on Saturday, is the second Japanese winner of the tournament, following Hinako Shibuno in 2019, while she is the sixth from the country to win a women's major. ---------- Secretary to ruling party lawmaker to be indicted over fund scandal TOKYO - Prosecutors have decided to indict a secretary to veteran ruling party lawmaker Koichi Hagiuda, overturning an earlier decision not to charge the aide over a failure to report about 20 million yen ($135,000) in political funds, investigative sources said Sunday. The move marks the first time that prosecutors have decided to pursue a criminal case, following a prosecution review panel decision, related to the Liberal Democratic Party slush fund scandal, reflecting persisting public frustration over the issue. ---------- 4 workers who died after falling in manhole had no protective gear SAITAMA, Japan - Four workers who died after falling down a manhole over the weekend were not equipped with protective gear, their company said Sunday. The sewage survey firm also said levels of hydrogen sulfide -- a highly toxic, colorless gas -- detected at the site of the accident in Gyoda, Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, were more than 15 times the national standard when it happened. ---------- China movie on Japan biological warfare unit to premiere Sept. 18 BEIJING - A Chinese movie on the Imperial Japanese Army's notorious Unit 731 will be screened from Sept. 18, state-run media said Sunday, after its original release date last week passed without explanation. The new screening date falls on the 94th anniversary of the Japanese bombing of a railroad track near Shenyang -- an event that marked the start of the Manchurian Incident, leading to Japan's invasion of northeastern China. ---------- Japan seeks to create int'l rules on space debris removal TOKYO - Japan will seek to establish international rules for the removal of human-made objects in space that could pose collision risks to satellites and the International Space Station if left in orbit, according to officials. By the end of March, the Cabinet Office, in cooperation with experts, aims to identify legal and procedural issues involved in clearing space debris, such as fragments of rockets and satellites. ---------- U.S. team clad in game characters wins World Cosplay Summit in Japan NAGOYA - A team representing the United States clad in popular game characters won the championship of the in central Japan's Nagoya on Sunday. "I have no words. We've been working for this for so many years, so many keep working and dreams can come true," said a U.S. team member dressed as a character from "Fire Emblem Engage" after bagging the first prize at the city's Aichi Arts Center. ---------- Ukraine Foreign Minister Sybiha to seek more support from Japan KYIV - Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha plans to hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Takeshi Iwaya in the coming days, government sources said Saturday, as Kyiv seeks Tokyo's support for its reconstruction after Russia's invasion. During his first visit to Japan as foreign minister, Sybiha is also likely to meet with other high-ranking officials and ask Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's government to strengthen economic sanctions on Russia, the sources said. ---------- Sumo: Wrestlers draw large crowd as regional tour visits Osaka expo OSAKA - Some 4,000 spectators from home and abroad gathered to watch the Japan Sumo Association's regional summer tour make its first stop at the World Exposition in Osaka on Sunday. Yokozuna Onosato's ring-entering ritual and bouts between wrestlers were on display at the venue as well as a shokkiri show, which comically demonstrates prohibited moves in the ancient sport. ---------- Video: Aomori Nebuta Festival commences
Kyodo News
04-08-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Yamashita wins Women's British Open for 1st LPGA major
PORTHCAWL, Wales - Japan's Miyu Yamashita won the Women's British Open on Sunday, claiming her maiden U.S. LPGA Tour victory at the fifth and final major of the year. The tour rookie, who turned 24 on Saturday, is the second Japanese winner of the tournament, following Hinako Shibuno in 2019, while she is the sixth from the country to win a women's major. Yamashita won by two shots over compatriot Minami Katsu and England's Charley Hull after carding a 2-under 70 for an 11-under total of 277 at the par-72 Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales. Japan's Rio Takeda and South Korea's A Lim Kim tied for fourth at 7 under for the tournament, while Mao Saigo, winner of this year's first major, the Chevron Championship in April, tied for 11th at 3 under. "I'm so happy to have been able to achieve my goal of winning a major tournament," Yamashita said. "It's been a long journey. So many people have supported me. All the hard work I've put in has paid off." Yamashita headed into the final day with a one-stroke lead over Kim, having come back to the field after carding a 2-over 74 in the penultimate round. She got off to a steady start with three straight pars before her first birdie on the fourth hole. She carded back-to-back birdies on the eighth and ninth holes, opening a commanding three-stroke lead over Hull with nine holes to play. After her only bogey on the 17th, Yamashita made par on the final hole to become the fourth Japanese golfer to win an LPGA major title over the last two seasons, joining Saigo, Ayaka Furue, and Yuka Saso. "I was nervous, but I was able to maintain confidence in my play," Yamashita said. "That translated into my performance. I was able to play well." Osaka Prefecture native Yamashita, known for her accuracy, in 2022 became the youngest to top the Japan Ladies Professional Golfers' Association Tour point rankings aged 21, and did it again in 2023.
The Mainichi
03-08-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Golf: Yamashita leads by a shot after Women's British Open 3rd round
PORTHCAWL, Wales (Kyodo) -- Japan's Miyu Yamashita held onto a one-stroke lead following the Women's British Open third round on Saturday, with compatriots Rio Takeda and Minami Katsu sitting three shots behind. After shooting 68 and 65 in the first two rounds through Friday at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales, Yamashita could only manage a 2-over 74, with two birdies and four bogeys, but stayed on course for her first win on the U.S. LPGA Tour or in a major at 9-under 207. "I was able to channel my nervous energy, but my shots were wayward in the strong wind and I struggled on the green too," Yamashita said on her 24th birthday. "I'll concentrate on the shot right in front of me (in the final round)." Kim A Lim of South Korea is second and Andrea Lee of the United States is another shot back in third, while Thursday co-leader Takeda and Katsu are in a four-way tie for fourth. Takeda began the day in second but also struggled to a 74 after carding three birdies and five bogeys. "The wind was blowing from the opening hole and it felt like a day to persevere," said the 22-year-old, who has two wins on the tour. "It was wasteful that I missed par putts on the back nine. I hope to adjust tomorrow." Katsu tied the best round of the tournament, a 65, with an eagle, seven birdies and two bogeys. "Today, I was swinging really confidently. It was a day I had a good feeling," said the 27-year-old who is also seeking her first win on the tour. "There were many birdies that I carved out. I am proud of myself." Mao Saigo is 11th at 3-under and Chisato Iwai is a shot back in 18th.
