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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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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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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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Hiratsuka comes from behind to win Mitsubishi Diamond Cup

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka shows off his trophy after winning his first title of the year with a come-from-behind victory at the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup on May 27. Hiratsuka overcame a four-shot deficit he faced at the beginning of the day with five birdies against a bogey en route to a 2-under-par 282 at the par-71 Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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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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Smail still on top as Katayama closes in at Acom Int'l

OGAWA, Japan - New Zealand's David Smail shot a bogey-free 2-under-par 69 but saw his overnight lead cut to one shot heading into the final round of the Acom International at Ishioka Golf Club on Sept. 24.

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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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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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Tiger Woods celebrates eagle

World's top golfer Tiger Woods celebrates after knocking down an eagle on the 14th hole of the Ibusuki Golf Club in the third-round of the 150 million yen Casio World Open golf tournament. Making his debut in the official Japan PGA tour competition, Woods has struggled over the three days to be in tie for 19th at 2-under par.

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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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Smail still on top as Katayama closes in at Acom Int'l

OGAWA, Japan - New Zealand's David Smail shot a bogey-free 2-under-par 69 but saw his overnight lead cut to one shot heading into the final round of the Acom International at Ishioka Golf Club on Sept. 24. (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)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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 (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka comes from behind to win Mitsubishi Diamond Cup

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka shows off his trophy after winning his first title of the year with a come-from-behind victory at the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup on May 27. Hiratsuka overcame a four-shot deficit he faced at the beginning of the day with five birdies against a bogey en route to a 2-under-par 282 at the par-71 Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Miyazato maintains lead after 2 rounds of ANA Inspiration

Ai Miyazato acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the 11th hole during the second round of the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California on April 1, 2016. Miyazato carded a 2-under-par 70 to share the lead with Lexi Thompson of the United States at 7 under. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama 27th after Arnold Palmer Invitational 1st round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on the seventh hole in the opening round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Florida on March 17, 2016. Matsuyama tied for 27th with a 2-under-par 70. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Oda makes solid start at Bridgestone Invitational

Komei Oda hits a bunker shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 6, 2015. The 2014 money leader in Japan tied for sixth with a 2-under-par 68, three strokes off the pace of New Zealand's Danny Lee. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japanese golfer Mika Miyazato pumps her fist after making a birdie on the sixth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Miyazato shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine hits a shot during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Yokomine shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yokomine, Miyazato move up to 32nd at Women's PGA Championship

Japan's Sakura Yokomine tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship at Westchester Country Club in Harrison, New York, on June 12, 2015. Yokomine shot a 2-under-par 71 to move up to a share of 32nd place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama up to 10th at Masters

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama smiles during the third round of Masters in Augusta, the United States, on April 11, 2015. He carded a second consecutive round of 2-under-par 70 to move two places up the leaderboard into a tie for 10th after the round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama edges up leaderboard at Masters

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan putts for an eagle on the second green during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National in the U.S. state of Georgia on April 10, 2015. He made the putt on his way to a 2-under-par 70 and a tie for 12th. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese pro golfer Ishikawa misses cut at Houston Open

Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa misses a putt on the first hole in the second round of the Houston Open professional golf tournament on April 3, 2015. Finishing at 87th place with a score of 2 under par, Ishikawa was eliminated in the preliminary round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo