Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

KUWANA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits a bunker shot on the 13th hole in the Token Homemate Cup at Token Tado Country Club in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, on April 15, 2010. The Japanese teenager struggled to a 6-over-par 77 to share 88th place after the first round of the JGTO season-opening tournament.

Ishikawa places 102nd in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Ishikawa places 102nd in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - The gallery watches teenage Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa tee off at the first hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 26. Ishikawa placed 102nd, posting a 6-over-par 76.

Higo falters in 3rd round of U.S. Women's Open

Higo falters in 3rd round of U.S. Women's Open

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado - Kaori Higo, the only Japanese who made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open, shot a 6-over-par 77 in the third round and dropped to 60th place at Cherry Hills Country Club on June 25.

Higo falters in 3rd round of U.S. Women's Open

Higo falters in 3rd round of U.S. Women's Open

CHERRY HILLS VILLAGE, Colorado - Kaori Higo, the only Japanese who made the cut at the U.S. Women's Open, shot a 6-over-par 77 in the third round and dropped to 60th place at Cherry Hills Country Club on June 25. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa places 102nd in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Ishikawa places 102nd in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - The gallery watches teenage Japanese star golfer Ryo Ishikawa tee off at the first hole during the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at the Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 26. Ishikawa placed 102nd, posting a 6-over-par 76. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

Ishikawa off to sluggish start in JGTO season opener

KUWANA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits a bunker shot on the 13th hole in the Token Homemate Cup at Token Tado Country Club in Kuwana, Mie Prefecture, on April 15, 2010. The Japanese teenager struggled to a 6-over-par 77 to share 88th place after the first round of the JGTO season-opening tournament. (Kyodo)

Olympics: Oyama struggles in Rio

Olympics: Oyama struggles in Rio

Japan's Shio Oyama reacts after finishing her round in the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games on Aug. 19, 2016. Oyama shot a 6-over-par 77 and is in a tie for 41st place on 5-over 218 after three rounds. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo