Shigeki Maruyama to return to Japan for 2009 season

TOKYO, Japan - This undated photo shows Japanese golfer Shigeki Maruyama. Golf sources said Oct. 23 Maruyama will return to play on the Japanese tour next year after nearly a decade plying his trade on the U.S. PGA circuit. (Kyodo)

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