Tanihara wins Taiheiyo Masters

Tanihara wins Taiheiyo Masters

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Hideto Tanihara holds the victor's trophy after winning the Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 17, 2013. Tanihara finished with a 13-under-par 275 total.

Arimura wins first Japanese major at Japan LPGA C'ship

Arimura wins first Japanese major at Japan LPGA C'ship

KOKA, Japan - Chie Arimura kisses the victor's trophy after winning her first Japanese major with a 13-under-par 275 at the Japan LPGA Championship at Tarao Country Club's West Course in Shiga Prefecture on Sept. 9, 2012.

Jeon becomes 11th 20-time winner in Japan

Jeon becomes 11th 20-time winner in Japan

HAKONE, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds the victor's trophy after the final round of the CAT Ladies at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 19, 2012. Jeon won the tournament to become the 11th player to reach 20 career wins with her 13-under-par 206.

Jeon becomes 11th 20-time winner in Japan

Jeon becomes 11th 20-time winner in Japan

HAKONE, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong pumps her fist after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole and winning the CAT Ladies at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 19, 2012, with 13-under-par 206. With the victory, Jeon became the 11th player to reach 20 career wins in Japan.

Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo smiles during a news conference after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Fudo shot a 13-under-par 203, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai.

Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo smiles during a news conference after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Fudo shot a 13-under-par 203, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai. (Kyodo)