Kang Min-ji looks on during the Meijer LPGA Classic at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, Sunday. (AFP-Yonhap) Kang Min-ji recorded her best finish of the season at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday.Kang fired a 6-under 66 in the final round of the tournament at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan, carding one eagle, five birdies and one bogey.She finished tied for fifth at 14-under 274 alongside Cassie Porter.The result marked Kang's best performance of the 2026 LPGA Tour season. Her previous best finish was a tie for ninth at the Riviera Maya Open in April.Japan's Miyu Yamashita claimed the title after surging with an 8-under round on Sunday to finish tied for the lead at 17-under 271 alongside England's Lottie Woad.Yamashita won by making birdie on the first playoff hole at the 18th, earning the winner's prize of $500,000.The win marked Yamashita's third career LPGA Tour title, adding to the momentum from her breakthrough major championship victory at the AIG Women's Open last year.Lee So-mi finished tied for 10th at 11-under 277, recording back-to-back top-10 finishes for the second consecutive week.Fellow South Koreans Lim Jin-hee and Jeon In-gee both finished tied for 12th after posting 10-under 278 for the tournament.(This article was produced with the assistance of AI. — Ed.)
Kang Min-ji ties for fifth at Meijer LPGA Classic
Kang Min-ji recorded her best finish of the season at the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday. Kang fired a 6-under 66 in the final round of the tournament at Blythef











