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ImportantAramco Korea Championship: Miyu Yamashita produces course-record finish to clinch Ladies European Tour title

Miyu Yamashita Sets Course Record to Win Aramco Korea Championship Title

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Summary

Miyu Yamashita delivered an exceptional performance at the Aramco Korea Championship, clinching the title with a remarkable course record of 63 (-9). Finishing with an impressive total of 22 under par, she secured a three-stroke victory at the New Korea Country Club.

Leading from the 36-hole mark, the world No. 5 maintained a bogey-free round on the final day. She started strong, recording birdies on the third, fifth, eighth, and 10th holes, setting herself up well with seven holes remaining. Despite pressure from the Czech Republic's Sara Kouskova, who also shot a course record of 63 (-9), Yamashita's incredible play included three birdies in four holes and an eagle on 17, allowing her to celebrate her fourth victory of 2026.

This win marks Yamashita's second title on the Ladies European Tour (LET), following her success at the 2025 AIG Women's Open.

In the final standings:

  • Sara Kouskova finished second at 19 under par.
  • Ginnie Ding and Yani Tseng shared third place at 16 under par.
  • Anna Morgan and Stephanie Bunque tied for fifth at 14 under par.
  • Ruixin Liu and Hyo Joo Kim were T7 at 13 under par.
  • Rounding out the top ten were Roberta Liti and Celine Herbin-Marshall.

Yamashita expressed her joy, stating, "I'm so happy. Today my shot, my putting, everything was feeling so good. I had trust in my game. I like this course. It's my first time playing this tournament and I'm so happy to win."

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