Yuna Nishimura secured her first LPGA Tour victory with a wire‑to‑wire win at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship, after England’s Lottie Woad withdrew during the final round.
The tournament, held in Arkansas as part of the LPGA Tour calendar, saw Nishimura maintain a lead from the opening tee to the closing green, finishing the event with a decisive margin.
Woad, who had been a contender in the early stages, pulled out of the final round, leaving the field to play out the remainder of the competition without her presence.
With this triumph, Nishimura has added a maiden title to her professional record, marking a significant milestone in her growing career on the LPGA circuit.
The win underscores Nishimura’s potential to become a regular threat in future tournaments, as she demonstrates both consistency and resilience on the course.
<small>Source: Sky Sports — read the original story there.</small>
