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Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita poses at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

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Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita makes a speech at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

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Golf: Stanley Ladies

Yui Kawamoto poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Stanley Ladies golf tournament at Tomei Country Club in Susono in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Golf: Stanley Ladies

Yui Kawamoto poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Stanley Ladies golf tournament at Tomei Country Club in Susono in the central Japan prefecture of Shizuoka on Oct. 12, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan hits a shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan makes a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan makes a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan celebrates after making a winning putt during the final round of the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: Tokai Classic

Sora Kamiya of Japan celebrates after winning the Sumitomo Life Vitality Ladies Tokai Classic golf tournament at Shin Minami Aichi Country Club in Mihama, Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sept. 21, 2025.

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Golf: World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup

Shin Jiyai of South Korea poses for photos after winning the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on May 11, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan meets the press after winning the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan reacts after winning the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan poses with the victor's trophy after winning the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland and her caddie Kaisa Ruuttila (L) during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland hugs her caddie Kaisa Ruuttila (R) during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 10, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Fans of Finland during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Ursula Wikström of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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The Paris Summer Olympic Games 2024

Noora Komulainen of Finland competes during women's individual stroke play of golf at the Paris Summer Olympic Games in Le Golf National on August 9, 2024. LEHTIKUVA / ANTTI AIMO-KOIVISTO - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Antti Aimo-Koivisto/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)