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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Narita sinks 6 birdies in row to win Studio Alice tournament

Japanese professional golfer Misuzu Narita scores six birdies in a row, as seen in this series of photos (from L to R, both top and bottom) in the final round of the Studio Alice Ladies Open tournament at the Hanayashiki Golf Club in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on April 12, 2015. She won the tournament with a 9-under-par total of 207. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Narita wins Studio Alice Ladies Open golf tournament

Japanese professional golfer Misuzu Narita holds the trophy after winning the Studio Alice Ladies Open tournament with a 9-under-par total of 207 at the Hanayashiki Golf Club in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on April 12, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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. (Kyodo)

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura hits a tee shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits a second shot on the ninth hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan acknowledges the gallery after making a birdie on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura (front) of Japan gets the ball up and down on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura hits a tee shot on the sixth hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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. (Kyodo)

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan reads a putting line on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan misses a birdie putt on the sixth hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hugs a caddie after shooting a 65 to finish in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275 at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan prepares for a tee shot on the eighth hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits a tee shot on the seventh hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama finishes tied for 4th in PGA Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the first hole during the final round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, New Jersey, on July 31, 2016. Matsuyama finished in a three-way tie for fourth place with a 9-under-par 271 total. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)