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Miyu Yamashita defends Maybank Championship title with back-to-back victory

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Nov. 2, 2026 – Srixon staffer Miyu Yamashita successfully defended her title at the Maybank Championship on Sunday, securing her second consecutive victory. Delivering another impressive performance from start to finish, Yamashita closed with a 4-under-par and earning a two-shot victory.

Yamashita established herself at the top of the leaderboard early in the week, opening with rounds of 65-66-67 before entering Sunday's final round with a two-shot advantage. Maintaining her composure under pressure, Yamashita carded five birdies in her final round, including a clutch birdie on the 18th hole to secure the victory.

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The win marks Yamashita's fifth career LPGA Tour title and third victory of the 2026 season, adding to an already impressive year that includes wins at the Meijer LPGA Classic and CPKC Women's Open. This back-to-back win also makes her the first player to win the Maybank Championship in consecutive years.

Take a look at Miyu Yamashita's winning bag:

  • Srixon ZXi 9° Driver
  • Srixon ZX Mk II (3, 5) Fairway Wood
  • Srixon ZX Mk II (4, 5) Hybrid
  • Srixon ZXi5 Irons (6i)
  • Srixon ZXi7 Irons (7i-PW)
  • Cleveland Golf RTZ Wedge (48°, 52°, 58°)
  • Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Ball

To learn more about Yamashita's winning clubs visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon

ABOUT Dunlop Sports Americas:
Based in Huntington Beach, CA and Greenville, SC, Dunlop Sports Americas (DSA) is the North American subsidiary of Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd. We manufacture and sell premium golf and racket sports equipment to players of all skill levels under a portfolio of brands: Dunlop, Srixon, Cleveland Golf, and XXIO. DSA is also a licensed exclusive distributor of ASICS golf footwear. Our unique global sales network and infrastructure in R&D, manufacturing, and material science elevates our brands onto a global stage where we encourage players from around the world to experience our incredible products. For more information, please contact Noelle Zavaleta at noellezavaleta@srixon.com.


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