Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

Miyu Yamashita defeated Lottie Woad in a playoff to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on June 21, 2026.

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic in playoff

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Miyu Yamashita won the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday, June 21, 2026, after a playoff with Lottie Woad. The playoff was necessitated when Woad's three-foot par putt lipped out on the 18th hole in regulation, forcing extra holes.

Yamashita then secured the victory with a three-foot putt of her own in the playoff, claiming her first LPGA Tour title. The tournament was held at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan.

Woad, an amateur from England, had led for much of the final round but the missed short putt proved costly. Yamashita, from Japan, carded a final-round 68 to force the playoff.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the Meijer LPGA Classic in 2026?

Miyu Yamashita won the tournament after a playoff with Lottie Woad.

What happened in the playoff?

Yamashita made a three-foot putt to win after Woad missed a similar putt in regulation to force extra holes.

Where was the Meijer LPGA Classic held?

The tournament was held at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan.

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