Yuri Yoshida captures first LPGA title at BMW Championship

Yuri Yoshida secured her first LPGA victory at the 2026 BMW Ladies Championship on Sunday at Pine Beach Golf Links in South Korea. Overcoming world No. 3 Haeran Ryu, who lost a four-stroke lead, Yoshida shot a final round 68, highlighted by an eagle on hole 2 and three consecutive birdies. Ryu closed with a 73, while Hye-Jin Choi shot a 69 as both struggled to claim their first LPGA titles. After winning multiple titles in Japan, Yoshida is projected to move up to No. 16 in the CME Race to the Globe standings.

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