PORTHCAWL, Wales — Miyu Yamashita of Japan captured her first major title Sunday when she withstood a charge by Charley Hull by not making a bogey until the outcome of the AIG Women’s Open was no longer in doubt. She closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory.

Charley Hull hit a stellar tee shot down the first. The 29-year-old begins her day three back at 6 under. The Englishwoman's best finish in this championship came close to home two years ago at Walton Heath when she finished runner-up to Lilia Vu.

In blustery conditions at Royal Porthcawl, the LPGA Tour rookie played nearly flawless golf to hold of Charley Hull.