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Darren Walton

Yamashita wins Meijer LPGA Classic with Aussie fifth

Rising Australian golf star Cassie Porter has fallen short in her quest to claim a maiden LPGA Tour triumph in America.

Reigning women's British Open champion Miyu Yamashita instead won the $US4.65 million ($A6.63 million) Meijer Classic in a play-off from faltering English star Lottie Woad on Sunday (Monday AEST).

Woad looked home and hosed after holing out from a greenside bunker for birdie on the 17th hole to capture the solo lead.

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