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Golf: PGA Championship

Brooks Koepka of the United States pumps his fist after sinking a putt on the 18th hole to finish at 9-under and win the PGA Championship golf tournament at Oak Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York, on May 21, 2023.

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Miyamoto wins Nippon Series JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese golfer Katsumasa Miyamoto is all smiles after winning the Nippon Series JT Cup tournament at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Japan on Dec. 7, 2014, at 9-under-par 271. The victory is his second of the year.

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Ueda gives big smile after winning CAT Ladies golf title

HAKONE, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Momoko Ueda gives a big smile after winning the CAT Ladies golf tournament with a 9-under 210 at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 24, 2014, for her first victory since November 2011

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U.S. Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - Germany's Martin Kaymer shows off the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament with a 9-under-par 271 at Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina on June 15, 2014. (Pool photo by Kyodo News)

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Japan's Teshima wins Japan PGA Championship

NISHIWAKI, Japan - Japan's Taichi Teshima celebrates after making a birdie putt on the No. 14 hole at the Golden Valley Golf Club in Nishiwaki, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 8, 2014. Teshima won the Japan PGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodles Cup, finishing with an overall score of 9-under-par 279.

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Japan's Ishikawa 7th at Farmers Insurance Open

LA JOLLA, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa competes in the final round of the Farmers Insurance Open on Jan. 26, 2014, to finish in a tie for seventh place with a 7-under-par 281 at the Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California. American Scott Stallings won the tournament with a 9-under total.

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Oyama wins season-ending c'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japan's Shiho Oyama holds her trophies after winning the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Dec. 1, 2013. Oyama finished at 9-under 279 to capture her 13th victory overall.

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Kawamura wins Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open

OSAKA, Japan - Japan's Masahiro Kawamura holds the victor's trophy after winning the Asia-Pacific Panasonic Open at Ibaraki Country Club in Osaka Prefecture on Sept. 29, 2013. Kawamura finished with a total of 9-under 275 to score his first JGTO career victory.

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Mogi wins Salonpas Cup

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Japan's Hiromi Mogi holds the victor's trophies after winning the Salonpas Cup at Ibaraki Golf Club in the city of Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 12, 2013. Mogi finished at 9-under-par 279 at the first of four majors on the Japan LPGA tour.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki hits a shot during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki reacts during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki holds the ball between his fingers during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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Narita wins 1st career title at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Misuzu Narita holds the victor's trophy after winning her first career title with a 9-under 207 at the Fujitsu Ladies at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Narita wins 1st career title at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Misuzu Narita kisses the victor's trophy after winning her first career title with a 9-under 207 at the Fujitsu Ladies at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012.

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Narita wins 1st career title at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Misuzu Narita hits a tee shot during the third round of the Fujitsu Ladies at the Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012. Narita finished at 9-under 207 to capture her first career title.

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Shin wins Women's British Open

HOYLAKE, Britain - Shin Ji Yai of South Korea holds the victor's trophy after winning the Women's British Open with a 9-under 279 at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, on Sept. 16, 2012.

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Tomida leads ABC Championship

KATO, Japan - Japan's Masaya Tomida takes a shot at the Mynavi ABC Championship at ABC Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on Oct. 28, 2011. Tomida took the lead at the midway point of the tournament with a 9-under 135.

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Jeon wins Yonex Open

NAGAOKA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds up the trophy after winning her second consecutive Yonex Ladies title at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on May 30, 2010. Jeon finished at 9-under 207.

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Fukushima sets course record in Fujitsu Ladies 1st round

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Fukushima plays a shot during the opening round of the Fujitsu Ladies event on Oct. 17 at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture. Fukushima jumped out to a three-shot lead after setting the course record with a 9-under-par 63.

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Miyazato sole leader after 2nd round of LPGA qualifier

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato smiles during a news conference after taking sole possession of the lead at the LPGA final qualifying tournament on the Champions Course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 1. Miyazato stood at a 9-under 135 after the second round.

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Miyazato sole leader after 2nd round of LPGA qualifier

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato took sole possession of the lead at the LPGA final qualifying tournament on the Champions Course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 1. Miyazato stood at a 9-under 135 after the second round.

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Furyk takes Dunlop Phoenix lead

MIYAZAKI, Japan - American Jim Furyk prepares for his putting during the second round of Dunlop Phoenix on Nov. 18. He sealed a 64 with a birdie on the 18th to stay sole leader on 9-under 131 at the par-70 Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture.

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S. African Schwartzel takes lead at Casio World Open

KAIMON, Japan - South African player Charl Schwartzel overcomes a two-stroke deficit to claim sole possession of the lead at 9-under-par 135 midway through the Casio World Open at Ibusuki Golf Club in Kagoshima Prefecture on Nov. 26.

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Katayama grabs Woodone Open lead

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of the Woodone Open Hiroshima tournament at the Hiroshima Country Club's Hachihonmatsu Course on July 9. He tied the course record with a 9-under-par 63 to take the halfway lead, one shot in front of veteran Masashi ''Jumbo'' Ozaki.

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(2) Australian Jones claims victory at Tsuruya Open

KAWANISHI, Japan - Australia's Brendan Jones smiles with his trophy in hands after claiming the 100 million yen Tsuruya Open at the par-71 Sports Shinko Country Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25. The 29-year-old rolled down five birdies against a bogey and a double bogey to finish two strokes clear of a quintet of golfers for his third victory on the Japanese GTO tour with a four-day total of 9-under 275.

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Tanihara claims top prize at Asia-Japan Okinawa Open

NAHA, Japan - Hideto Tanihara holds up his trophy at The Southern Links Golf Club in Okinawa on Dec. 21 after winning the Asia-Japan Okinawa Open with a 9-under-par 279 total.

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

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(1)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam watches her shot during the first round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The 33-year-old super Swede kick-started her bid for a third straight title by firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead over South Korean pair Grace Park and Lee Jung Yeon.

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Hiratsuka shoots record 63 to take ABC C'ship lead

TOJO, Japan - Unheralded Tetsuji Hiratsuka reeled off six birdies through his last seven holes en route to a course record 9-under-par 63 and a one-stroke lead over Shingo Katayama at the midway point of the ABC Championship at ABC Golf Course on Oct. 31.

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Fudo hangs on to win Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies

NAGOYA, Japan - Yuri Fudo reacts after winning the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies on the Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino course in Aichi Prefecture on May 25. Fudo snatched her second win of the season with a 54-hole total of 9-under 207.

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Sorenstam leads in Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Overnight leader and World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam carded four birdies and three bogeys on May 10 en route to a third-round 1-under-par 71, remaining dominant at the Nichirei World Ladies with a five-stroke advantage over the field. Sorenstam sat atop the leaderboard at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club with a 9-under-par 207 total.

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Amanuma wins NEC Karuizawa golf

KARUIZAWA, Japan - Chieko Amanuma kisses her trophy after winning the NEC Karuizawa 72 golf tournament with a final-round 67 at the Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course in Nagano Prefecture on Aug. 12. She put together six birdies against one bogey on her way to a 9-under 207 total for her third victory of the year.

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Fudo wins Vernal Open golf

NARITA, Japan - Yuri Fudo wins the Vernal Open ladies golf tournament Aug. 5 by firing a 54-hole total of 9-under 207 at the Privilege Golf Club in Chiba Prefecture.

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Webb shares 3rd-round lead with Koch

TOKYO, Japan - Karrie Webb watches the ball after putting in the third round of the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 5. The Australian star shared a 9-under 207 total with Sweden's Carin Koch, setting up a matchplay-like showdown in the final round May 6.

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S. African Schwartzel takes lead at Casio World Open

KAIMON, Japan - South African player Charl Schwartzel overcomes a two-stroke deficit to claim sole possession of the lead at 9-under-par 135 midway through the Casio World Open at Ibusuki Golf Club in Kagoshima Prefecture on Nov. 26. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato sole leader after 2nd round of LPGA qualifier

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato took sole possession of the lead at the LPGA final qualifying tournament on the Champions Course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 1. Miyazato stood at a 9-under 135 after the second round. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato sole leader after 2nd round of LPGA qualifier

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato smiles during a news conference after taking sole possession of the lead at the LPGA final qualifying tournament on the Champions Course at LPGA International in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 1. Miyazato stood at a 9-under 135 after the second round. (Kyodo)

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Ai Miyazato down to 5th after 3rd round in Wegmans LPGA

PITTSFORD, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato grieves after missing a putting shot for birdie on the par-4 12th hole in the third round of the Wegmans LPGA at Locust Hill in Pittsford, New York on June 21. Miyazato, who started the day at third, fell one stroke back to fifth with 9-under 207, five shots behind the leader Suzann Pettersen from Norway. (Kyodo)

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Fukushima sets course record in Fujitsu Ladies 1st round

CHIBA, Japan - Japan's Akiko Fukushima plays a shot during the opening round of the Fujitsu Ladies event on Oct. 17 at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture. Fukushima jumped out to a three-shot lead after setting the course record with a 9-under-par 63. (Kyodo)

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Furyk takes Dunlop Phoenix lead

MIYAZAKI, Japan - American Jim Furyk prepares for his putting during the second round of Dunlop Phoenix on Nov. 18. He sealed a 64 with a birdie on the 18th to stay sole leader on 9-under 131 at the par-70 Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Fudo hangs on to win Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies

NAGOYA, Japan - Yuri Fudo reacts after winning the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies on the Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino course in Aichi Prefecture on May 25. Fudo snatched her second win of the season with a 54-hole total of 9-under 207. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam leads in Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Overnight leader and World No. 1 Annika Sorenstam carded four birdies and three bogeys on May 10 en route to a third-round 1-under-par 71, remaining dominant at the Nichirei World Ladies with a five-stroke advantage over the field. Sorenstam sat atop the leaderboard at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club with a 9-under-par 207 total. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Ahn wins 2nd consecutive Century21 Ladies golf tournament

Ahn Sun Ju of South Korea poses with the winner's trophy on July 24, 2016 after winning the Century21 Ladies golf tournament at the IzuOhito Country Club in the central Japan city of Izunokuni. Ahn finished with a 9-under-207, winning the tournament for the second consecutive year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Uehara leads NW Arkansas C'ship with tourney record-tying 62

Japan's Ayako Uehara makes a birdie putt on the ninth hole in the opening round of the NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 24, 2016. Uehara shot a tournament record-tying 9-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead over Taiwan's Candie Kung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Uehara leads NW Arkansas C'ship with tourney record-tying 62

Japan's Ayako Uehara chips in for birdie on the opening hole in the first round of the NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 24, 2016. Uehara shot a tournament record-tying 9-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead over Taiwan's Candie Kung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Nomura earns 2nd career U.S. LPGA victory

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a shot in the final round of the Swinging Skirts Classic at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California, on April 24, 2016. Nomura picked up her second career win on the U.S. LPGA Tour with a 9-under 279 total, four strokes ahead of Lee-Anne Pace of South Africa. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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South Korea's Lee Ji Hee wins Yamaha Ladies golf tournament

South Korea's Lee Ji Hee poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Yamaha Ladies Open golf tournament at Katsuragi Golf Club in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 3, 2016. Lee finished at 9-under 279. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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South Korea's Lee Ji Hee wins Yamaha Ladies golf tournament

South Korea's Lee Ji Hee celebrates after a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final day of the Yamaha Ladies Open golf tournament at Katsuragi Golf Club in Fukuroi, Shizuoka Prefecture, on April 3, 2016. Lee finished at 9-under 279. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Nomura moves into tie for lead in Australia

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a shot on the 14th hole in the third round of the Women's Australian Open at the Grange Golf Club's West Course on Feb. 20, 2016. Nomura carded a 2-under 70 to tie for the lead with Danielle Kang of the United States and Jenny Shin of South Korea at 9 under. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Bubba Watson takes 1st-round lead in Japan

Bubba Watson tees off on the second hole during the opening round of the Taiheiyo Masters at the Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, on Nov. 12, 2015. The big-hitting American shot a 9-under 63 to take a one-stroke lead over Shingo Katayama of Japan. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo