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Yamashita Fires 8‑Under 62 to Take First‑Round Lead at CPKC Women’s Open

Her hot start deepens a tight leaderboard and highlights the recent form that has produced multiple wins this season

Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, watches her tee shot on the first hole during the first round at the CPKC Canadian Women's Open LPGA golf tournament in Edmonton on Thursday, August 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • Miyu Yamashita shot an 8‑under 62 to lead the CPKC Women’s Open after the opening round at Royal Mayfair.
  • Nasa Hataoka sits one stroke behind after finishing her round with a bogey on the par‑4 ninth.
  • Kiara Romero shot 64 in her first round as an LPGA member and is third after earning tour status through the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway.
  • Seventeen‑year‑old Anna Huang and 18‑year‑old amateur Michelle Xing are among the young players close to the lead at Royal Mayfair.
  • Play featured unusually low scores in calm conditions and frequent complaints about heavy mosquito presence on the tree‑lined course while Yamashita’s recent wins frame her early momentum in Canada’s national championship.