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If you were in the mood for a comeback story this week, you’ll be pleased with what I’ve got for you. Something in golf news caught my eye this week: Yani Tseng, former World No. 1, accepted immediate membership on the Ladies European Tour (LET).
I had to reread that headline. Where did this come from? Though Tseng played in the Chevron Championship, the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the AIG Women’s Open this year, she was not the former World No. 1 player she used to be. She had to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at Erin Hills, her first U.S. Women’s Open in nine years. There have been a lot of uphill battles for Tseng lately.
Tseng is marked in history as the youngest player ever to win five major championships. She spent 109 weeks at World No. 1 from 2011 to 2013, the second-longest amount of time in history. Tseng was the face of women’s golf for years in the 2010s. But then, some putting struggles and swing setbacks saw her career decline.
But on Sunday, Oct. 26, Tseng clinched her first victory in 11 years at the Wistron Ladies Open on the LET. It was her seventh LET title; she also has 15 wins on the LPGA Tour.
The win at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in Taiwan was a special one for many reasons. It was Tseng’s second win at Sunrise, the other coming 14 years earlier at the Sunrise LPGA Taiwan Championship. Sunrise is also her home club.
“I’ve been waiting for this trophy for so long.” Tseng said after her win on Sunday, Oct. 26. “To win this tournament in my home country and in front of my family and friends is amazing. I’ve been really emotional from this win, and just shows you should never give up on your dreams.”
Tseng’s comeback includes something that will sound strange to most golfers: transitioning from a right to left-handed putting stroke.
Whatever works, right? Clearly something switched into gear, and her brain was able to adjust.
“That’s how stupid our brain is. It’s so easy to trick,” Tseng said after the first round of the 2025 Chevron Championship.
Tseng has been rolling with this transition for a few months, but it finally paid off in late October. Now, with accepting her LET membership, she can hopefully embark on this new journey of success. She can even make a late push for LET Rookie of the Year, sitting at 13th in those standings. (Tseng has never been a member of the LET, making her a 36-year-old rookie.)
The win at the Wistron Ladies Open might just be what Tseng needs to realize her superstar mentality once more. See you next week, golf fans.
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This week in women’s golf:
LPGA News
LPGA and LET deepen collaboration through PIF Global Series.
Lexi Thompson crowned inaugural Dow Impact Award winner.
2025 CME Group Tour Championship LPGA Tour season-ending awards updates as of Nov. 3.
Field breakdown: 2025 TOTO Japan Classic.
Five things to know about the 2025 TOTO Japan Classic.
How to watch the 2025 TOTO Japan Classic.
California’s Lake Merced Golf Club to host 2027 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown.
Hye-Jin Choi, Hannah Green fall in playoff to Miyu Yamashita at Maybank Championship.
Miyu Yamashita wins Maybank Championship after three-way playoff.
The 2025 LPGA Professionals Section of the Year Award winners.
LET News
PIF Global Series returns to LET schedule in 2026.
“Stay aggressive:” Garvey eyes Order of Merit top 10 after best LET finish.
Tamburlini taking confidence after another top-10 heading into Aramco China Championship.
Tan enjoying being back at Mission Hills ahead of Aramco China Championship.
Player of the Month nominees for October 2025 announced.
Ruoning Yin looking forward to playing in front of home crowd at Aramco China Championship.
Watch live: 2025 Aramco China Championship.
Field breakdown: Aramco China Championship.
LET returns to Mission Hills China for Aramco China Championship.
Tan still in control with two events remaining in 2025.
Tseng accepts immediate LET membership following victory at the Wistron Ladies Open.
Getting to know … Amelia Garvey.
Inside the LET Performance Institute — A new era of female athlete support.
LET winner Johanna Wrigley announces retirement after 10 memorable years.
Amateur/NCAA News
5 biggest stories from women’s college golf this fall.
Ganne named ACC Golfer of the Month.
History in Hawaii: Örtengren, Stanford win as Stanford ties program record.
Five at The IX: Miyu Yamashita prevails in three-way playoff to win 2025 Maybank Championship
On Sunday, Nov. 2, Miyu Yamashita captured her second LPGA Tour victory with a win at the 2025 Maybank Championship in Malaysia. She prevailed in a three-way playoff with Hannah Green and Hye-Jin Choi to seal the win. Yamashita shot a final-round 65 (-7) with no bogeys to force that playoff. With the victory, she is the first rookie since Jeeno Thitikul in 2022 to win twice in a single season. She is also the first Japanese player to win twice in a season since Nasa Hataoka in 2021. Here’s what Yamashita had to say during her post-win press conference.
THE MODERATOR: Very pleased to be joined by the winner of the Maybank Championship, Miyu Yamashita. Let’s start with finishing your round, had to wait a little bit until you figured out you were in the playoff. What were you thinking or doing during the waiting period?
MIYU YAMASHITA: (Through translation.) So I was really nervous at the time and I couldn’t make a birdie on the 18th green, 18. So I just — after all that, I just start to reset my mind and ready to the playoff.
Q: And then found out you’re going to a playoff with Hannah and Hye-Jin. Take us through the game plan for the round. And having the weather delay, did that break up your mojo or anything like that?
MIYU YAMASHITA: (Through translation.) So there are lots of delays due to the weather today, but I was able to stay focused and keep control of my game, and really just like, listening to music and then just ready for the playoff.
Q: Last one. Has the putt for eagle. What were you thinking when you were reading it and what were you thinking as you stepped over it and saw the putt go in?
MIYU YAMASHITA: (Through translation.) I just wanted to make birdie, so I just do it.
Q: I’d just like to know, which part of your game do you feel was the most responsible for your victory this week?
MIYU YAMASHITA: (Through translation.) So my putting was solid and I could make many birdies. Since yesterday my shots were not good and after the third round I just practice a lot and then I could make it, so I’m very happy about it.
Q: Congrats on winning. Two wins this season; how do you think you’re going to close your year?
MIYU YAMASHITA: (Through translation.) So every tournament I try to make a win, and so I’m really happy to win this second time. Also as the season comes to the end I’m really encouraged by the support from my manager, my family, and all sponsors. Their support means so much to me.
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