Miyu Yamashita is a rising star in the women’s game, claiming her maiden major championship victory in 2025.
Born in August 2021 in Neyagawa in the Osaka Prefecture of Japan, Yamashita took up the game from a young age, as early as 5 years old. After starring in the amateur game, the Japanese turned professional in 2020, and soon made a name for herself on the LPGA Tour of Japan.
She claimed her maiden professional victory in 2021, before winning five times on the tour in both 2022 and 2023. Yamashita was named the LPGA Tour of Japan’s Player of the Year in both of those seasons. After more success in 2024, she then made it through Q-School to graduate to the LPGA Tour for the 2025 campaign. Yamashita made her major breakthrough that year, winning the AIG Women’s Open by two shots at Royal Porthcawl to become the sixth female major winner from Japan. By the end of the year, she had her second LPGA Tour title as well, with a win at the Maybank Championship.
Miyu Yamashita | Player Profile
Personal Information
Name: Miyu Yamashita
Born: August 2, 2001
Nationality: Japan
Residence: Neyagawa, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
Career
Turned Pro: 2020
Professional Wins: 15
Highest World Ranking: 6 – August 4, 2025
Best Results In Majors
Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T17 (2024)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T2 (2024)
– US Women’s Open – T12 (2024)
– Amundi Evian Championship – T14 (2025)
– AIG Women’s Open – WON (2025)
Professional Wins – 15
2021 (1) – KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open
2022 (5) – World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup, Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open, Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Women’s Open, Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament, Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup
2023 (5) – Fuji Film Studio Alice Ladies Open, Bridgestone Ladies Open, Resort Trust Ladies, Nichirei Ladies, Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup
2024 (2) – Fujitsu Ladies, Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open
2025 (2) – AIG Women’s Open, Maybank Championship
Awards and Achievements
LPGA Tour of Japan Player of the Year – 2022, 2023
LPGA Tour of Japan Money List Leader – 2022, 2023
Miyu Yamashita | What’s In Her Bag?
Yamashita is a Cleveland/Srixon staffer, with the majority of clubs in her bag coming from those two brands. She also plays a TaylorMade Spider putter on the greens.
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Check out our full piece on Yamashita’s bag here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Miyu Yamashita
When and where was Miyu Yamashita born?
Miyu Yamashita was born in Neyagawa in the Osaka Prefecture of Japan in August 2001. She began playing the game from a young age.
When did Miyu Yamashita turn professional?
Miyu Yamashita turned professional in 2020, without taking the college route. She started out on the LPGA Tour of Japan, where she has become a serial winner.
How many major titles has Miyu Yamashita won?
As of November 2025, Miyu Yamashita is a major champion. She was victorious at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl to claim her maiden major title. That win was one of 15 in her professional career, with 13 of those victories coming on the LPGA Tour of Japan.
Did you Know?
Major Rise
Yamashita made her major debut at the AIG Women’s Open in 2022, where she finished 13th. Three years later, she would win the tournament, following career bests in the other four majors over the previous 18 months.
First 60 on the JLPGA
Yamashita made history in 2022, when she carded the first ever 60 on the LPGA Tour of Japan. That came in the opening round of the Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Women’s Open, which she would go on to win – one of five victories on the tour for her that year.
Missing Out on Medals
Yamashita represented Japan at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, but she finished in a tie for 4th, narrowly missing out on a medal for her home country.
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