Not long after Hiromi Kobayashi became chairman of the JLPGA, she told her staff that a Japanese player would win a major on an international level. The JLPGA hosts its own majors, of course, but ...

Miyu Yamashita soaked in the champagne and emotions of winning her first major at the AIG Women’s Open in Wales over the summer. For the 24-year-old rookie, it was also her first victory overall, and ...

PORTHCAWL, Wales (AP) — Rio Takeda overcame a double bogey at the turn with four birdies over her final seven holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with Eri Okayama in a Women's British ...

With just three events remaining before the season finale, players are battling for CME qualification spots while Miyu Yamashita eyes Player of the Year glory in front of her home fans. Only three ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Zach Schenfisch is a Midwest-based writer who covers golf. Japan is a place where tradition meets innovation. Ancient temples ...

Joel Dahmen fires career-tying 61 in desperate bid to make FedEx Cup playoffs while Japan’s women seize early control at Royal Porthcawl with co-leaders Eri Okayama and Rio Takeda setting the pace.

PORTHCAWL, Wales — Rio Takeda overcame a double bogey at the turn with four birdies over her final seven holes Thursday for a 5-under 67 to share the lead with Eri Okayama in an AIG Women’s Open that ...

Miyu Yamashita of Japan plays her second shot on the 18th hole during the second round of the AIG Women's Open 2025 at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club on August 01, 2025 in Bridgend, Wales. 2025 Getty ...

The 2025 Toto Japan Classic field is set with the passing of the typical Friday entry deadline. The LPGA Tour field this week is set for this event, played at Seta Golf Course in Otsu-shi, Shiga, ...