Hiratsuka wins 1st career at Nippon Series JT Cup

Hiratsuka wins 1st career at Nippon Series JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka smiles with a trophy after capturing the first victory of his 10-year career on the JGTO tour in the Nippon Series JT Cup golf tournament Dec. 7 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. He defeated Toshimitsu Izawa, who secured his first money title in two years. (Kyodo)

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