Canadian Teenagers Huang and Xing Surge at CPKC Women's Open
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Anna Huang and Michelle Xing both carded opening rounds of 65, signaling a rise in Canadian depth at the Royal Mayfair Golf Club.
Canada's presence at the CPKC Women's Open is expanding beyond its top stars as teenage talents Anna Huang and Michelle Xing emerged as early contenders in Edmonton. According to Sportsnet, both golfers shot 5-under 65s during the opening round at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, placing them three shots behind the leader, Japan's Miyu Yamashita.
Huang, 17, entered the event with significant momentum after becoming the youngest golfer in Ladies European Tour history to secure four wins, including two in 2025 and two in 2026. Reporting from Sportsnet notes that Huang hit 15 of 18 greens on Thursday, though she admitted that mosquitoes at the course provided a distraction.
Michelle Xing, 18, also posted a 65, aided by 23 putts. Xing, who is committed to UCLA and won the Canadian Women’s Amateur Championship last year, earned her spot in the tournament by winning the PGA Women’s Championship of Canada. Speaking with Sportsnet, Xing noted that making the cut at an LPGA event in Canada is one of her primary goals as an amateur, particularly after missing the cut in previous appearances.
While the Canadian duo performed strongly, they trail Yamashita, who set a Royal Mayfair course record with a 62. Other top leaderboard positions include Japan's Nasa Hataoka at 7 under and Kiara Romero at 6 under, according to Sportsnet.