Heartbreak for Charley Hull as Miyu Yamashita Clinches 2025 AIG Women’s Open and Makes History with Record Prize

Charley Hull delivered a spirited final-round performance at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open but narrowly missed out on victory. The English star’s late charge thrilled fans, yet she finished just one shot behind the eventual champion, Miyu Yamashita.

Yamashita held her nerve down the stretch, carding a composed closing round to secure her first major title. The Japanese standout showcased remarkable consistency throughout the tournament and sealed the win with a clutch birdie on the 17th hole.

Hull’s runner-up finish was her third at a major, continuing a trend of near-misses in her quest for a breakthrough victory. Despite the disappointment, her gritty play drew admiration from the crowd at St Andrews.

Yamashita’s triumph earned her the largest prize purse in AIG Women’s Open history, a testament to the growing investment in the women’s game. With this milestone win, she firmly established herself among the elite in women’s golf.