MEIJER LPGA CLASSIC

June 21, 2026

Miyu Yamashita

Blythefield Country Club

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: All right, very pleased to be joined by Miyu Yamashita, winner of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.

Miyu, I guess start kind of take us through the round today. Seemed like every putt you had was going in. What was the mindset coming into today's round?

MIYU YAMASHITA: I didn't think about like win today, and I just focused on like playing just every round.

My putting was solid today and I was able to put together a really good round.

Q. Did you know kind of what you needed to do in order to try and win this one or were you just kind of playing the round as it was coming to you?

MIYU YAMASHITA: So I was able to put together a solid round, and it all felt pretty natural out there. Lottie played really well too. I honestly didn't expect it to end up in a playoff.

Q. And then obviously had to wait a little bit before finding out you were going to the playoff. What was the thought process to stay loose, warm, and stay ready in case you had to go to a playoff?

MIYU YAMASHITA: So I really didn't expect like it's going to be playoff, but once it did I was able to reset mentally and focus on the task at hand.

I'm glad I was able to take advantage of the opportunity and turn it into a win.

Q. Congratulations on the win. Wondering if you could take us through your mindset during the playoff hole.

MIYU YAMASHITA: So I'm really pleased that I was able to set myself into the playoff. Our whole team has been working hard together throughout the season, and this feels like a result of that effort. My family, including my dad, he's coach, was following along even though they weren't here they were important, and I'm glad we were able to share this great result together.

Q. When you hit that last chip on the playoff hole, did you know after you hit that, I put myself in a position to win this?

MIYU YAMASHITA: So I honestly never imagine it would happen, or in a slightly more natural winners, so I did a good job of controlling my game today and I'm really pleased with that. To be honest I never thought I would end up winning, so this is a very special result for me.

Q. Congratulations on the win. When you're waiting for the last hole, when you did find out you were going to a playoff hole, how did you control your emotions to just go out there and win it on that last hole?

MIYU YAMASHITA: I thought I played really well today. Regardless of the outcome I was proud of the way I performed and gave myself a solid round, so I'm just ready for the playoff and then did well today.

Q. Congratulations again on the win. With a win like that and in that fashion, how does that build your confidence heading into KPMG coming up?

MIYU YAMASHITA: So first of all, I'm really happy to win. Winning for the first time this season gives me a lot of confidence. I feel like my swing, ball striking, and short game are all trending in the right direction, so I'm excited about where my game is and looking forward to next week.

THE MODERATOR: And then just last one: You got a little emotional during your speech but your dad is your coach and you got to win for him on Father's Day. How special of a moment is that for you?

MIYU YAMASHITA: So I know today is the Father's Day and I really wanted to win on this special day. That gave me a little extra motivation out there and helped drive me throughout the round.

I am incredibly grateful to my family for all the support they give me every day. This win is just as much for them as it is for me.