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Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic playoff after Woad lips out 3-footer in regulation
Summary by The Pearland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
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Key takeaway Yamashita's victory came after she made a 3-foot putt on the first extra hole.
Miyu Yamashita has won the Meijer LPGA Classic after a playoff. The playoff was triggered when Lottie Woad missed a short par putt in regulation. Yamashita's victory came after she made a 3-foot putt on the first extra hole.
She had started the day behind the leaders, including Jing Yan and Lottie Woad. Further details about the tournament and Yamashita's win are available from KPRC 2, a local news source in the Pearland area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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What is this story about? Miyu Yamashita has won the Meijer LPGA Classic after a playoff. The playoff was triggered when Lottie Woad missed a short par putt in regulation. Yamashita's victory came after she made a 3-foot putt…
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