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American Wie wins U.S. Women's Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - American Michelle Wie raises the trophy as she manages an even-par 70 in the final round to win the U.S. Women's Open golf with a four-round total of a 2-under-par 278 at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on June 22, 2014.

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S. Korea's Chun takes lead at halfway point of Japan LPGA major

IBARAKI, Japan, May 8 Kyodo - South Korea's Chun In Gee tees off during the second round of the Japan LPGA Tour's Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukuba-Mirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 8, 2015. Chun followed her opening 66 with a 2-under 70 to take a one-shot lead in the 72-hole major tournament.

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Matsuyama tied for 23rd after 1st round of CIMB Classic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the fifth hole in the first round of the 2014 CIMB Classic at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club on Oct. 30, 2014, en route to scoring a 2-under 70 with four birdies and two bogeys to finish the round tied for 23rd.

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Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

KOHLER, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2012. Miyazato sat one shot adrift of American trio Brittany Lincicome, Lizette Salas and Cristie Kerr in a tie for fourth place in the opening round, carding a 2-under-par 70.

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Miyazato at HSBC Women's Champions

SINGAPORE, Singapore - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks to reporters after the second rounds of the HSBC Women's Champions at Tanah Merah Country Club in Singapore on Feb. 24, 2012. Miyazato managed a 2-under 70 to land in a three-way tie for fourth place at the halfway mark of the U.S. LPGA event.

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Takayama retains lead at Casio World Open

GEISEI, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama reads putting lines on the 18th hole at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 26, 2011, during the third round of the Casio World Open. Takayama shot a 2-under 70 for an 11-under 205 total, taking a one-shot lead into the final round.

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Fujita wins Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Saiki Fujita makes a shot during the final round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 16, 2011. Fujita pulled out a one-shot victory over the previous year's champion Ahn Sun Ju by shooting a 2-under 70.

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Ueda takes sole lead at World Ladies C'ship

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Momoko Ueda makes a bunker shot on the eighth hole during the World Ladies Championship at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 7, 2011. Ueda held sole possession of the lead at the championship after shooting a 2-under 70 in intermittent rain.

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Ahn romps to 7-shot victory at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - South Korea's Ahn Sun Ju holds the winner's trophy after closing with a 2-under 70 for a seven-shot victory at the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in the city of Chiba on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Golfer Ishikawa at ANA Open

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits his 3rd shot on the 17th hole at Sapporo Golf Club in Hokkaido on the first day of the ANA Open golf tournament. Money leader Ishikawa remained a 2-under 70 to tie for eighth after the first round of the tournament.

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Takayama wins Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Japanese golfer Tadahiro Takayama (R) poses with his wife Kozue after winning the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 1, 2010. Takayama closed with a 2-under 70 to win his first title in five years.

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Pressel gets 1st title in Japan

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - American Morgan Pressel acknowledges the gallery after winning her first title in Japan at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 9, 2010. The 21-year-old shot a 2-under 70.

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Pressel gets 1st title in Japan

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - American Morgan Pressel holds up her trophies after winning her first title in Japan at the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 9, 2010. The 21-year-old shot a 2-under 70.

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Pressel leads World Ladies C'ship

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Morgan Pressel of the United States hits a shot during the third round of the World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 8, 2010. Pressel shot a 2-under 70 to take a two-stroke lead into the final round.

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Imada finishes season-best 7th at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ryuji Imada attempts a birdie putt on the 18th hole of the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club and Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 29, 2010. Imada parred the remaining 18th hole of the suspended final round for a 2-under 70 and a season-best tie for seventh at the event.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa discovers a turtle waiting at the 13th hole in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa makes a remarkable par-save from the so-called beach bunker that neighbors a water hazard on the par-3 17th hole in the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ishikawa makes cut in Masters warm-up

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the spectators during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 26, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 2-under 70 to make the cut, moving up from a tie for 76th to a tie for 44th with an even-par 144 total.

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Ishikawa tied for 8th at HSBC Champions

SHANGHAI, China - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off from the 3rd tee during the third round of the HSBC Champions golf tournament at Sheshan International Golf Club in Shanghai on Nov. 7, 2009. Ishikawa climbed into a share of eighth place after a 2-under 70.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang shakes hands with Tiger Woods after winning the first major title for an Asian at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280, a stunning three-shot victory over Woods.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang celebrates after becoming the first Asian player to clinch a major title at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280.

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S. Korean Yang becomes 1st Asian major winner at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - South Korea's Y.E. Yang holds the trophy after winning the first major title for an Asian at the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 16. Yang finished with a 2-under 70 and a winning total of 8-under 280, a stunning three-shot victory over world No. 1 Tiger Woods.

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Miyazato 3rd after three rounds of Women's British Open

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato greets spectators after holing out the third round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, shooting a 2-under 70 to move into a tie for third with defending champion Jiyai Shin of South Korea. Miyazato moved to even-par 216, four strokes behind Catriona Matthew of Scotland.

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Kai takes lead at Vana H Cup

SHIMA, Japan - Shintaro Kai acknowledges fans after taking a birdie at the 18th hole, shooting a 2-under-par 70 for a one-shot lead going into the final round of the Vana H Cup KBC Augusta tournament at Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 30.

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Golf: Moromizato wins AXA Ladies for 3rd career title

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato is lifted into the air by fellow players after she shot a 2-under-par 70 in the final round of the AXA Ladies at Tomakomai Golf Resort 72 Emina Golf Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 10 to pick up her third career title and first of the year.

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Izawa leads after 2 rounds at Japan PGA Championship

NAGO, Japan - Two-time money title winner Toshimitsu Izawa shot a 2-under 70 to grab sole possession of the lead after the second round of the Japan PGA Championship at Kise Country Club in Okinawa Prefecture on May 11.

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Kimura, Campbell share 2nd-round lead at Yashima Queens

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Tour veteran Toshimi Kimura fires off in the second round of Yashima Queens held at the Yashima Country Club in Kagawa Prefecture on April 28, shooting a 2-under-par 70 to share the second-round lead with Australia's Nikki Campbell.

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Creamer, Iijima tied for Masters GC Ladies lead

MIKI, Japan - Defending champion Paula Creamer shot a 2-under-par 70 to move into a tie for the lead with Akane Iijima after the second round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 21.

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Creamer, Iijima tied for Masters GC Ladies lead

MIKI, Japan - Akane Iijima watches her approach shot during the second round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 21. She shot a 2-under-par 70 to move into a tie for the lead with defending champion Paula Creamer.

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Miyazato 2nd after Miyagi TV Cup 1st-round

RIFU, Japan - U.S. LPGA tour rookie Ai Miyazato kicked off her bid for a second title of the year on home soil with a 2-under-par 70 and took second place after the first round of the Miyagi TV Dunlop Ladies Open at Rifu Golf Club in Miyagi Prefecture on Sept. 22.

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Nakata stays in lead at Resort Trust Ladies, Fudo misses cut

NISHIGO, Japan - Overnight leader Mie Nakata extended her lead to three strokes after shooting a 2-under-par 70 at Resort Trust Ladies at Grandee Nasu Shirakawa Golf Club in Fukushima Prefecture on June 3.

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Miyazato in contention for 1st title in LPGA rookie season

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks after finishing the third day of the Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open in Orland, Florida, on April 28. Miyazato stayed in contention for the first title of her rookie season on the U.S. LPGA Tour after a 2-under-par 70 moved her into second place heading into the final round

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Oyama grabs sole lead at Fujisankei Ladies Classic

ITO, Japan - Shiho Oyama produced some shot a 2-under-par 70 to move into the lead after the second round of the Fujisankei Ladies Classic at Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on April 22.

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Katayama climbs into tie for 23rd in Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese golfer Shingo Katayama (C) carded a 2-under-par 70 in the second round of the Masters Golf Tournament April 7 to climb into a tie for 23rd place, seven shots behind leader American Chad Campbell. Phil Mickelson (L) and Ernie Els (R) are tied for fifth place at 2-under 142 with Darren Clarke, Tim Clark and David Howell.

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Oyama takes early lead at Studio Alice Ladies Open

MIKI, Japan - Shiho Oyama watches her tee shot during the first round of the Studio Alice Ladies Open on the Hanayashiki Golf Club's Yokawa Course in Hyogo Prefecture on April 7. Oyama emerged on top of a crowded leaderboard after shooting a 2-under-par 70.

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Yoneyama shares lead with S. Korean Ku at Promise Ladies

TOJO, Japan - Midori Yoneyama is in action during the second round of the Promise Ladies at Water Hills Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 25. She fired a 2-under-par 70, leaving her in a tie for first with South Korean Ku Yum Hee.

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Thailand's Chawalit holds onto ANA Open lead

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol clung onto his lead at the ANA Open after a helter-skelter round of 2-under-par 70 at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Hokkaido on Sept. 18.

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Fukushima grabs early lead at Chateraise Queen's Cup

KURIYAMA, Japan - Akiko Fukushima fired a 2-under-par 70 for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Chateraise Queen's Cup at Chateraise Country Club Sapporo on July 9.

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Fudo claims 2nd win of season at Vernal Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Money-rankings leader Yuri Fudo shot a flawless 2-under-par 70 to capture her second title of the season at the Vernal Ladies at a rain-swept Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 16.

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Takesue wins 1st tour title at Masters Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Hiromi Takesue beams with her cup in hands after claiming the first title of her career at the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 1. Takesue shot a final-round 2-under-par 70 to beat Australian star Karrie Webb and Michie Oba by four strokes.

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui.

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Ai Miyazato wins women's golf at Asian Games

PUSAN, South Korea - High school junior Ai Miyazato smiles and bites a gold medal on Oct. 6 after shooting a final-round 70 to win the women's individual golf title at the Asian Games. She carded four birdies against two bogeys for the day's best round to finish on a 2-under total of 286 at Asiad Country Club. (Asian Games)

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Fujino holds lead in Katokichi Queens golf

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Orie Fujino watches her approach shot during the second round of the 60 million yen Katokichi Queens women's golf tournament at the Yashima Country Club course in Kagawa Prefecture on May 4. Fujino shot her second straight 2-under-par 70 to extend her advantage to two strokes.

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Davies wins 4th Itoen Ladies title

CHONAN, Japan - Laura Davies of England raises the winner's trophy at Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 11 after winning the Itoen Ladies title with a steady 2-under-par 70, her seventh career win in Japan.

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Taiwan's Lin grabs halfway lead at ANA Open golf

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Taiwan's Lin Keng-chi watches his tee shot on the second day Sept. 14 of the ANA Open golf tournament on the Sapporo Golf Club's Watts Course. Lin shot a solid 2-under-par 70 in tough conditions to take a one-stroke lead.

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Pak debuts in Japanese circuit

South Korea's Pak Se Ri (L), last year's rookie sensation on the U.S. LPGA Tour, shoots a 2-under 70 in her first appearance on the Japanese circuit to place second after Japan's Midori Yoneyama at the end of the first round of the Gunze Cup World Ladies golf tournament May 6 . At right is her playing partner Michiko Hattori, last year's leading Japan LPGA money winner.

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Davies wins 4th Itoen Ladies title

CHONAN, Japan - Laura Davies of England raises the winner's trophy at Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 11 after winning the Itoen Ladies title with a steady 2-under-par 70, her seventh career win in Japan.

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Thailand's Chawalit holds onto ANA Open lead

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol clung onto his lead at the ANA Open after a helter-skelter round of 2-under-par 70 at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Hokkaido on Sept. 18. (Kyodo)

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Yokomine 11th, Miyazato 24th in Fields Open

KAPOLEI, United States - Japan's Sakura Yokomine finished tied for 11th place after shooting a 2-under-par 70 in the final round of the Fields Open at Ko Olina Golf Club in Hawaii on Feb. 25. (Kyodo)

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Oyama takes early lead at Studio Alice Ladies Open

MIKI, Japan - Shiho Oyama watches her tee shot during the first round of the Studio Alice Ladies Open on the Hanayashiki Golf Club's Yokawa Course in Hyogo Prefecture on April 7. Oyama emerged on top of a crowded leaderboard after shooting a 2-under-par 70. (Kyodo)