England’s Lottie Woad entered the Meijer LPGA Classic as a one‑stroke leader, poised for a second title. The 22‑year‑old stayed ahead through the first 18 holes, carving a two‑shot cushion after a bunker‑hole on 17 and a birdie on 14. Her momentum set the stage for a tense finish today.

Yamashita, eight back at the start of the day, surged with a 64 that lowered the clubhouse target to 17 under. Her final‑hole birdie forced a playoff after Woad three‑putted from 50 feet for a bogey, snapping her chance at a second win after a tight contest between the two.

On the par‑five 18, both players landed on the green. Woad missed a birdie putt; Yamashita holed a four‑foot par, sealing a dramatic third LPGA title. The win marks Yamashita’s rapid rise, while Woad faces a reset after a season‑long near miss for her career as she continues to compete.

The outcome reshapes the season’s leaderboard, keeping Yamashita in contention for majors while Woad returns to the chase. Fans will watch the next KPMG Women’s PGA Championship to see if Woad can rebound, as the tour edges toward its most critical tournaments in the coming weeks as players compete harder.