Miyu Yamashita has done it again! She claims victory at the 2026 Maybank Championship and makes golf history as the first female golfer ever to successfully defend this title. It was an incredible round in Kuala Lumpur, proving: This woman simply cannot be stopped.
With a final round 68, Yamashita played her way to an incredible 22-under 266 strokes, leaving the competition behind. She finished with a two-stroke lead over China's Yan Liu, who also carded a solid 68 but couldn't catch up at 18-under 268. The action was intense on the green, but Yamashita showed nerves of steel.
Ice-Cold Dominance Until the Final Putt
From the second round onwards, Yamashita firmly held the lead and never relinquished her advantage. Although Yan Liu applied significant pressure on Saturday with a 63, closing the gap, the Japanese remained unfazed. She began the final day with a two-stroke lead and held onto it steadfastly. This is the kind of performance we want to see from top players: pure control and mental toughness under pressure.
Yamashita's Successful Year Continues
This triumph is already Yamashita's second LPGA Tour victory in 2026, following her dominance at the CPKC Women's Open in August. And not only that: It was her fifth career win overall on the Tour, cementing her status as one of the best female golfers worldwide. For this, she not only collects the prestigious Tiger Trophy but also a hefty US$450,000 in prize money from the total US$3 million purse. She's on a roll!
