Aki Iwai leads by one heading into final round of Japan Classic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Aki Iwai shot a six-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead at the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic on November 7, 2026. After three rounds, Iwai stands at 15-under 201. Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand follows closely, having carded a 65. Youmin Hwang and Erika Hara are both two shots behind after shooting 68, while defending champion Nasa Hataoka trails by three strokes after a 72. The tournament is being held at Taiheiyo Club, marking the final event of the LPGA’s late-season Asian swing.
- •Aki Iwai leads the tournament at 15-under 201.
- •Arpichaya Yubol is one shot behind after a 65.
- •Youmin Hwang and Erika Hara are two shots back with 68.
- •Nasa Hataoka, the defending champion, is three shots back after a 72.
- •The final round is set for November 7, 2026.
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — Aki Iwai takes a 1-shot lead into final round of the LPGA's Japan Classic
"OMITAMA, Japan (AP) — Aki Iwai shot a 6-under 66 to take a one-stroke lead going into the final round of the LPGA's Toto Japan Classic. Iwai was one shot clear of Arpichaya Yubol of Thailand, who carded a 65 on Saturday at the Taiheiyo Club north of Tokyo.
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