Miyu Yamashita clinched her first major title at the Women's Open, displaying remarkable composure to finish with an 11-under score. She surpassed competitors Charley Hull and Minami Katsu, becoming the fourth Japanese major champion in two years.

Heading into the week, foreign players had taken each of the previous eight LPGA Tour major championships, including three from Japan.

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the Women’s British Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory.