A Historic Weekend in Edmonton
EDMONTON, AB – Japanese professional golfer Miyu Yamashita captured the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open title on Sunday, concluding a dominant week of play at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club. Yamashita’s wire-to-wire performance, which saw her finish 23 under par, secured her fourth LPGA Tour victory and a nine-stroke lead over the second-place finisher.
Beyond the competition, the event served as a major philanthropic milestone. Organizers announced that the tournament raised a record $4.95 million, designated for heart health initiatives across Alberta. This sum represents the highest fundraising total in the history of the CPKC Women’s Open.
Impact on Pediatric and Adult Cardiac Care
The funds raised during the tournament are split between two primary beneficiaries. The Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation received $4.4 million to bolster pediatric cardiac care. According to Karen Faulkner, President and CEO of the foundation, these funds will be directed toward leading-edge equipment, specialized training, and research programs for complex pediatric heart cases.
An additional $550,000 was raised for the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, specifically supporting the CK Hui Heart Centre. Sharlene Rutherford, President and CEO of the foundation, stated that this investment will drive innovation and enhance the quality of cardiac care for patients in the region. Since 2014, the CPKC Women’s Open has raised over $31 million for children’s cardiac health, part of a broader $78 million contribution through the company’s “CPKC Has Heart” initiative.
The Intersection of Sport and Social Responsibility
Golf Canada CEO Laurence Applebaum emphasized the tournament’s role as a catalyst for community change. The event’s ability to draw large crowds to the Royal Mayfair Golf Club in Edmonton provided a platform not only for elite athletic achievement but for sustained corporate and community investment in healthcare infrastructure. CPKC President and CEO Keith Creel credited the success to the collaboration between players, volunteers, and the Alberta community, noting that the event’s legacy extends well beyond the final round of golf.