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Golf: Daikin Orchid Ladies

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies at Ryukyu Golf Club in the Okinawa Prefecture city of Nanjo, southern Japan, on March 9, 2025.

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Golf: Women's British Open

Akie Iwai of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the Women's British Open golf championship on Aug. 25, 2024, at the Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits off the 17th tee during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 18, 2024.

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Golf: JM Eagle LA Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles on April 30, 2023.

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Golf: JM Eagle LA Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles on April 30, 2023.

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Japan leads group B at International Crown

OWING MILLS, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato (L) talks with compatriot Sakura Yokomine on the 17th tee ground during the second round of the inaugural International Crown golf tournament at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owing Mills, Maryland, on July 25, 2016. Japan leads Pool B with six points in the eight-country competition.

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Rory Mcllroy leads British Open golf championship

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second day of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, on July 18, 2014. McIlroy built a 4-shot lead in the event.

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Ishikawa in 1st round of PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waits to hit from the 17th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 13. Ishikawa placed 69th, shooting a 2-over-par 74.

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Golf: U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament on June 18, 2022, at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.

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Golf: Cognizant Founders Cup

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the first round of the Cognizant Founders Cup golf tournament on May 12, 2022, at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, New Jersey.

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Golf: DIO Implant LA Open

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the second round of the DIO Implant LA Open golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, California, on April 22, 2022.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the third round of the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2022, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

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Golf: Sentry Tournament of Champions

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits off the 17th tee during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at the Plantation Course in Kapalua on the Hawaiian island of Maui on Jan. 6, 2022.

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Woods in 2nd round of Phoenix Open

American golfer Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the 17th hole in the second round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Jan. 30, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Lotte Championship

Yuka Saso of the Philippines watches her tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Lotte Championship at Kapolei Golf Club in Kapolei, Hawaii, on April 15, 2021.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits from the 17th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament on April 11, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament on April 9, 2021, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia.

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Japan leads group B at International Crown

OWING MILLS, Maryland - Japan's Ai Miyazato (L) talks with compatriot Sakura Yokomine on the 17th tee ground during the second round of the inaugural International Crown golf tournament at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owing Mills, Maryland, on July 25, 2016. Japan leads Pool B with six points in the eight-country competition. (Kyodo)

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Rory Mcllroy leads British Open golf championship

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second day of the British Open Golf championship at the Royal Liverpool golf club, Hoylake, England, on July 18, 2014. Mcllroy built a 4-shot lead in the event. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Tiger Woods of the United States hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: 1st player to make 2 holes-in-one in one round in Japan

Akira Yamaji is pictured at the 17th tee during the second round of the Resort Trust Ladies at St. Creek Golf Club in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, on May 28, 2021. The 22-year-old became the first player to make two holes-in-one in one round in Japan, but she missed the cut by two strokes.

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Golf: AT&T Byron Nelson

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits from the 17th tee during the first round of the AT&T Byron Nelson golf tournament at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas, on May 13, 2021, in his first event since winning the Masters in April.

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Golf: Sony Open in Hawaii

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii on Jan. 17, 2021, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.

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Golf: Sony Open in Hawaii

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama hits off the 17th tee during the third round of the Sony Open in Hawaii on Jan. 16, 2021, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Dustin Johnson of the United States hits off the 17th tee during the final round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on Nov. 15, 2020. Johnson won his first Masters title at a record 20-under 268.

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Golf: ANA Inspiration

Nasa Hataoka of Japan hits from the 17th tee during the first round of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on Sept. 10, 2020.

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Golf: Zozo Championship in Japan

Tiger Woods hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Zozo Championship at Narashino Country Club in Inzai in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 28, 2019. Woods claimed his 82nd career PGA Tour title to tie fellow American Sam Snead's record for most tournament wins. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Masters Tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 2019. He finished 32nd. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Tiger Woods of the United States hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 13, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Tiger Woods of the United States hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 13, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama at Dell Match Play

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during a Dell Technologies Match Play match against Chez Reavie of the United States at Austin Country Club in Austin, Texas, on March 28, 2019. Matsuyama failed to advance to the knockout stages after halving the second of three group-stage matches at the World Golf Championships event. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Ikeda at Masters

Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a tee shot on the 17th hole in the first round of the Masters in Augusta, Georgia, on April 5, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama 7 back going into final round of British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan follows through on his tee shot on the 17th hole during the third round of the British Open at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 22, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 4-under 66 to sit in a tie for fifth at 4 under for the tournament, seven strokes behind leader Jordan Spieth of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama makes solid start at Irish Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Irish Open at Portstewart Golf Club on July 6, 2017. Carding a 5-under-par 67, Matsuyama closed out the first round tied for ninth place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama at U.S. Open 1st round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the U.S. Open Championship at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin, on June 15, 2017. After shooting a 2-over 74, Matsuyama sat in a tie for 82nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama surges to 16th after 2nd round of Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama looks in the direction of his tee shot on the 17th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 7, 2017. Matsuyama, ranked No. 4 in the world, shot a 2-under-par 70 to surge from a tie for 54th at the start of the day to 16th place, six shots behind four co-leaders. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan 10th after 1st round of World Cup team event

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (L) hits his tee shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the World Cup of Golf team event at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia, on Nov. 24, 2016. Japan placed 10th in the 28-team field after the round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura 4 shots off lead in Rio golf

Japan's Harukyo Nomura (front) hits a tee shot on the 17th hole in the first round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games on Aug. 17, 2016. Nomura shot a 2-under-par 69 and is four shots off the lead after the first round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Ikeda finishes tied for 21st in Rio golf

Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits a tee shot on the 17th hole during the final round of the Rio Olympic men's golf tournament on Aug. 14, 2016. Ikeda shot a 69 to finish in a tie for 21st place on 3-under 281. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa in 1st round of PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan waits to hit from the 17th tee during the first round of the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 13. Ishikawa placed 69th, shooting a 2-over-par 74. (Kyodo)