American professional golfer, LPGA Tour
Japanese star Miyu Yamashita closes a dominant week at Royal Mayfair, tying the 72-hole scoring record and earning her fourth LPGA victory in 13 months. She finishes 23-under for the week, besting a crowded field ahead of Solheim Cup play. Other contenders linger behind as top players set their sights on the Netherlands.
Europe holds an 8-8 tie with 12 singles remaining after a dramatic Saturday that saw Charley Hull and Lottie Woad struggle, while Jennifer Kupcho delivers decisive plays for the US. Nordqvist’s decision to persist with Hull–Woad is under scrutiny ahead of Sunday’s deciders.
Europe has reclaimed the Solheim Cup with a 15-13 victory over the United States at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Four rookies, led by Lottie Woad, Nastasia Nadaud, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Mimi Rhodes, delivered crucial wins to seal the win on Sunday. Charley Hull and Woad started strong but Europe's late surge and Ciganda's closing points secured the trophy.