Overview
- The LPGA recognized Yamashita at its season awards ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17.
- Her victories included the AIG Women's Open, one of the tour's majors, plus one additional LPGA title.
- She became the third Japanese player to claim the award, following Hiromi Kobayashi in 1990 and Mao Nishigo last season.
- Entering the LPGA full time this year, she arrived as a two-time season champion on Japan's domestic tour.
- On stage in a black dress, she delivered an English speech and said she will keep working hard to win more.