Tag: Rolex Rankings

Miyu Yamashita rises to fourth in Rolex Rankings after Maybank Championship win

Golf adam - 6 November 2025

Japan's Miyu Yamashita has moved up two spots to a career-high fourth position on the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings, following her playoff victory at the USD3 million Maybank Championship on Sunday. Yamashita secured the coveted Tiger Trophy and the USD450,000 winner's cheque in thrilling fashion at Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club's West Course. The 24-year-old from Osaka came from eight shots off the pace, firing a flawless final round 65 to force the playoff with overnight leader Hye-Jin Choi of Korea, who shot 73, and Australian Hannah Green (68). The trio had finished 72 holes tied on 18-under-par 270.

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Tag: Rolex Rankings

Miyu Yamashita rises to fourth in Rolex Rankings after Maybank Championship win