Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Japan's Shingo Katayama walks toward the green on the 16th hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11.

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Japan's Shingo Katayama hits his tee shot on the second hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11.

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Ryoji Imada acknowledges the cheers of the fans after nailing a birdie at the 5th hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11.

Ishikawa tees off at Sega Sammy Cup golf tourney

Ishikawa tees off at Sega Sammy Cup golf tourney

CHITOSE, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the 6th hole in the first round of the Nagashima Shigeo Invitational Sega Sammy Cup golf tournament in Chitose on the northernmost main island of Hokkaido on July 3, 2014.

Hori in final round of Honda LPGA in Thailand

Hori in final round of Honda LPGA in Thailand

PATTAYA, Thailand - Natsuka Hori of Japan tees off on the 6th hole during the final round of the Honda LPGA Thailand tournament at Siam Country Club on Feb. 23, 2014.

Ishikawa 9th at Memorial

Ishikawa 9th at Memorial

DUBLIN, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the final round of the Memorial Open at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 3, 2012. Ishikawa finished ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

Ai Miyazato 6th at U.S. Women's Open

Ai Miyazato 6th at U.S. Women's Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 14th hole in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 11, 2011. Miyazato finished sixth in the tournament, the third major of the season.

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

NAGOYA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa makes a chip-in birdie on the 6th hole of the final round of The Crowns golf tournament at Nagoya Golf Club in the town of Togo, Aichi Prefecture, on May 2, 2010. The 18-year-old Ishikawa set a new 18-hole JGTO Tour record with a 12-under-par 58 on his way to a five-shot victory.

Ishikawa-Oda pair win, Asia grabs early lead at Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair win, Asia grabs early lead at Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese golfer Komei Oda hits a shot on the 6th hole during the opening day foursomes of the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Jan. 8, 2010. Japanese pair Oda and teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa and beat Colin Montgomerie and Pablo Martin 3 and 2 as Asia made a solid start in defense of the title against Europe the same day.

Miyazato comes in 6th at Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament

Miyazato comes in 6th at Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament

WILLIAMSBURG, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan tees off on the first hole during the LPGA Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament in Williamsburg, Virginia, on May 13. Miyazato came in sixth.

Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational

Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 6th hole during the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 6, 2022.

Golf: CJ Cup

Golf: CJ Cup

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his second shot on the 6th hole during the first round of the CJ Cup golf tournament at the Summit Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Oct. 14, 2021.

Miyazato comes in 6th at Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament

Miyazato comes in 6th at Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament

WILLIAMSBURG, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan tees off on the first hole during the LPGA Michelob Ultra Open golf tournament in Williamsburg, Virginia, on May 13. Miyazato came in sixth. (Kyodo)

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Ryoji Imada acknowledges the cheers of the fans after nailing a birdie at the 5th hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11. (Kyodo)

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Japan's Shingo Katayama hits his tee shot on the second hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11. (Kyodo)

Golf: Nomura up to 6th at Meijer LPGA Classic

Golf: Nomura up to 6th at Meijer LPGA Classic

Japan's Harukyo Nomura tees off on the fifth hole in the second round of the Meijer LGPA Classic at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Michigan on June 17, 2016. Nomura rose to sixth place at 8-under 134. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Nomura keeps 3-stroke lead at Swinging Skirts Classic

Golf: Nomura keeps 3-stroke lead at Swinging Skirts Classic

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a bunker shot on the 6th hole in the third round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California, on April 23, 2016. Nomura shot a 1-under 71 to preserve her three-stroke lead heading into the final round, as she looks to claim her second career win on the tour. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Oyama, M. Miyazato 6th after Women's British Open 1st round

Oyama, M. Miyazato 6th after Women's British Open 1st round

Shiho Oyama makes a par putt on the 18th hole during the first round of the Women's British Open on the Ailsa Course at Turnberry, Scotland, on July 30, 2015. Oyama and Japanese compatriot Mika Miyazato were among a group of players trying for sixth at 4-under 68, three strokes off the pace set by Kim Hyo Joo of South Korea. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Ai Miyazato 6th at U.S. Women's Open

Ai Miyazato 6th at U.S. Women's Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the 14th hole in the final round of the U.S. Women's Open at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on July 11, 2011. Miyazato finished sixth in the tournament, the third major of the season. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

NAGOYA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa makes a chip-in birdie on the 6th hole of the final round of The Crowns golf tournament at Nagoya Golf Club in the town of Togo, Aichi Prefecture, on May 2, 2010. The 18-year-old Ishikawa set a new 18-hole JGTO Tour record with a 12-under-par 58 on his way to a five-shot victory. (Kyodo)

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

Katayama retains share of 6th at Masters, Imada 37th

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Japan's Shingo Katayama walks toward the green on the 16th hole at the 3rd round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11. (Kyodo)

Ikeda 31st after 3 rounds at Masters

Ikeda 31st after 3 rounds at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda lines up a putt on the 6th hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2010. Ikeda shot an even-par 72 Saturday to move up nine spots to a tie for 31st after the third round. (Kyodo)

Ishikawa-Oda pair win, Asia grabs early lead at Royal Trophy

Ishikawa-Oda pair win, Asia grabs early lead at Royal Trophy

BANGKOK, Thailand - Japanese golfer Komei Oda hits a shot on the 6th hole during the opening day foursomes of the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Jan. 8, 2010. Japanese pair Oda and teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa and beat Colin Montgomerie and Pablo Martin 3 and 2 as Asia made a solid start in defense of the title against Europe the same day. (Kyodo)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, pike

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net, golden carp

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

fishermen, fish, pond, fish out, haul, net

Fishermen fish out the 6th Hole pond in Pruhonice near Prague, on November 16, 2019. Czech fishermen haul ponds through September to November to harvest carps, traditional Christmas meal for Czechs. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

Golf: Matsuyama at Tour Championship

Golf: Matsuyama at Tour Championship

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits an approach shot on the 6th hole during the 2nd round of the Tour Championship in Atlanta, Georgia, on Sept. 21, 2018. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Hideki Matsuyama at U.S. Open

Golf: Hideki Matsuyama at U.S. Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits an approach shot on the 6th hole during the third round of the U.S. Open on June 16, 2018, at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southampton, New York. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Golf: Uehara places 6th in U.S. tour's Thornberry Creek classic

Japan's Ayako Uehara lines up a putt on the second hole during the final round of the Thornberry Creek LPGA Classic at Thornberry Creek at Oneida in Wisconsin on July 9, 2017. Uehara finished in a two-way tie for sixth with a 17-under 271. Katherine Kirk of Australia won at 22-under. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Kodaira tied for 6th at Sony Open in Hawaii

Golf: Kodaira tied for 6th at Sony Open in Hawaii

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan hits his second shot on the 13th hole during the second round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii on Jan. 13, 2017. Kodaira shot a 4-under 66 to finish the day in a tie for sixth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Matsuyama, Ishikawa finish 6th at golf world cup

Matsuyama, Ishikawa finish 6th at golf world cup

Japan's Ryo Ishikawa (L) and Hideki Matsuyama watch Matsuyama's second shot on the fifth hole during the final round of the World Cup of Golf at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on Nov. 27, 2016. Matsuyama and Ishikawa finshed sixth with a 14-under 274. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Matsuyama, Ishikawa finish 6th at golf world cup

Matsuyama, Ishikawa finish 6th at golf world cup

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a bunker shot on the 10th hole in the final round of the World Cup of Golf at Kingston Heath Golf Club in Melbourne on Nov. 27, 2016. Matsuyama and teammate Ryo Ishikawa finished sixth with a 14-under 274. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo