Japan’s Miyu Yamashita early leader at CPKC Women’s Open, Canadian teens chasing

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Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, watches her tee shot on the first hole during the first round at the CPKC Canadian Women's Open LPGA golf tournament in Edmonton on Thursday, August 20, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

EDMONTON — Canadian teenagers were within striking distance of clubhouse leader Miyu Yamashita of Japan in the first round of the CPKC Women’s Open.

Yamashita shot a season-low 62 on 6,452-yard, par-70 Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton.

Nasa Hataoka was a stroke back of her countrywoman at 7 under par

Vancouver’s Anna Huang, 17, and 18-year-old amateur Michelle Xing of Richmond Hill, Ont., were tied for third with China’s Ruoning Yukin at 5 under.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda of the United States posted a 3-under-par 67.

Clairey Lin of Langley, B.C., a 16-year-old amateur, shot 2 under.

Defending champion Brooke Henderson of Smiths Falls, Ont., had an afternoon tee time.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 20, 2026.

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