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Adam Scott 9th after 1st round of Japan Open golf

Adam Scott 9th after 1st round of Japan Open golf

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott of Australia tees off on the 18th hole during the first round of the Japan Open golf tournament at Chiba Country Club in the city of Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 16, 2014. Scott came in ninth with a 2-under 68.

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Japan's M. Miyazato hits shot on 9th hole at British Open

Japan's M. Miyazato hits shot on 9th hole at British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Mika Miyazato of Japan hits her second shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 10, 2014.

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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.

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M. Miyazato 9th after 3 rounds at LPGA C'ship

M. Miyazato 9th after 3 rounds at LPGA C'ship

PITTSFORD, United States - Mika Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the third round of the LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club in New York on June 25, 2011. Miyazato shot a 4-under 68 to tie for ninth.

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Miyazato 9th at Women's British Open

Miyazato 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Ai Miyazato reacts after hitting her shot into the bunker at the third hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Miyazato finished with a share of ninth with a total 2-under 286.

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda releases a shot at the second hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda celebrates after making an eagle at the 18th hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286.

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Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

NAGOYA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa reacts after a birdie on the 9th 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.

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura hits her approach shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth.

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura waves as she walks to the 18th hole during the final round of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth.

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura lines up a putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth.

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Ishikawa defeated in 3rd round of Accenture Match Play

Ishikawa defeated in 3rd round of Accenture Match Play

MARANA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa misses an approach shot at the 9th hole during the third round of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship on Feb. 19, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Arizona. Ishikawa's campaign came to an end with a 5-and-4 defeat to Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand.

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Imada plays Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Imada plays Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese golfer Ryuji Imada hits his second shot on the 9th hole during the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 11, 2010.

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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 teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa chips on the 9th hole during the opening day of the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Jan. 8, 2010. Japanese pair Ishikawa and Komei Oda beat Colin Montgomerie and Pablo Martin 3 and 2 as Asia made a solid start in defense of the title against Europe in the foursomes the same day.

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Tiger Woods hits an approach on the 9th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Japan's Azuma Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York.

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(1)Katayama 36th as Maruyama misses cut at Masters

(1)Katayama 36th as Maruyama misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money title holder Shingo Katayama hits his approach shot on the 9th hole in the third round of the 2005 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 9. He carded a 1-over 73 to move into a temporary share of 36th place.

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Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money winner Toru Taniguchi celebrates after sinking a birdie putt in the ninth hole in the second round of the 67th Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club on April 11. Taniguchi finished in a tie for ninth when darkness descended midway through the second round of the rain-delayed tournament.

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(1)Katayama, 'Jumbo' Ozaki take 1st-round lead at Nippon Series

(1)Katayama, 'Jumbo' Ozaki take 1st-round lead at Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after missing his birdie put on the 9th hole of Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 5. Katayama and Masashi ''Jumbo'' Ozaki both equaled the course record of 8-under-par 62 to take the joint lead after the first round of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup.

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(1)Katayama 36th as Maruyama misses cut at Masters

(1)Katayama 36th as Maruyama misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money title holder Shingo Katayama hits his approach shot on the 9th hole in the third round of the 2005 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 9. He carded a 1-over 73 to move into a temporary share of 36th place. (Kyodo)

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Ai Miyazato

Ai Miyazato

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Golfer Ai Miyazato reads lines on the 9th hole on Dec. 5 at the U.S. LPGA qualifying tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

Japan's Yano moves into 4th on U.S. Open debut

FARMINGDALE, United States - Tiger Woods hits an approach on the 9th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open on June 20. Japan's Azuma Yano fired a 5-under-par 65 at the Black Course of Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, New York. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money winner Toru Taniguchi celebrates after sinking a birdie putt in the ninth hole in the second round of the 67th Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club on April 11. Taniguchi finished in a tie for ninth when darkness descended midway through the second round of the rain-delayed tournament. (Kyodo)

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Uehara in Swinging Skirts Classic 1st round

Uehara in Swinging Skirts Classic 1st round

Ayako Uehara putts on the 9th hole during the first round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, California, on April 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama 2nd after 1st round of CIMB Classic in Malaysia

Matsuyama 2nd after 1st round of CIMB Classic in Malaysia

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot on the 9th hole during the first round of the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 29, 2015. Matsuyama was in second place after making eight birdies against a lone bogey for a 7-under-par 65. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Uehara in Swinging Skirts Classic 1st round

Uehara in Swinging Skirts Classic 1st round

Ayako Uehara putts on the 9th hole during the first round of the Swinging Skirts LPGA Classic at the Lake Merced Golf Club in Daly City, the United States, on April 23, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama, Ishikawa in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Matsuyama, Ishikawa in 1st round of Arnold Palmer Invitational

Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa hits tees off on the 9th hole in the first round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, the United States, on March 19, 2015. He shot a 2-under 70 to tie for 32nd. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa in 2nd round of Phoenix Open

Ishikawa in 2nd round of Phoenix Open

Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits his third shot on the 9th hole in the second round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Scottsdale, Arizona, on Jan. 30, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda releases a shot at the second hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato 9th at Women's British Open

Miyazato 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Ai Miyazato reacts after hitting her shot into the bunker at the third hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Miyazato finished with a share of ninth with a total 2-under 286. (Kyodo)

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Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

Ueda 9th at Women's British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Japan's Momoko Ueda celebrates after making an eagle at the 18th hole during the final round of the Women's British Open on Aug. 1, 2010, at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, Lancashire. Ueda finished with a share of ninth with a total of 2-under 286. (Kyodo)

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M. Miyazato 9th after 3 rounds at LPGA C'ship

M. Miyazato 9th after 3 rounds at LPGA C'ship

PITTSFORD, United States - Mika Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the third round of the LPGA Championship at Locust Hill Country Club in New York on June 25, 2011. Miyazato shot a 4-under 68 to tie for ninth. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

Ishikawa shoots tour record 58 to win Crowns

NAGOYA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa reacts after a birdie on the 9th 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)

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura hits her approach shot on the 15th hole during the final round of the the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura waves as she walks to the 18th hole during the final round of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

Japan's Arimura finishes 9th at Kraft Nabisco Championship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Chie Arimura lines up a putt on the 11th hole during the final round of the LPGA Kraft Nabisco Championship golf tournament at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 4, 2010. Arimura finished ninth. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa defeated in 3rd round of Accenture Match Play

Ishikawa defeated in 3rd round of Accenture Match Play

MARANA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa misses an approach shot at the 9th hole during the third round of the World Golf Championships Accenture Match Play Championship on Feb. 19, 2010, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club in Marana, Arizona. Ishikawa's campaign came to an end with a 5-and-4 defeat to Thongchai Jaidee of Thailand. (Kyodo)

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Imada plays Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

Imada plays Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese golfer Ryuji Imada hits his second shot on the 9th hole during the first round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Japan's M. Miyazato hits shot on 9th hole at British Open

Japan's M. Miyazato hits shot on 9th hole at British Open

SOUTHPORT, Britain - Mika Miyazato of Japan hits her second shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at the Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England, on July 10, 2014. (Kyodo)

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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 teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa chips on the 9th hole during the opening day of the Royal Trophy at Amata Spring Country Club in Bangkok on Jan. 8, 2010. Japanese pair Ishikawa and Komei Oda beat Colin Montgomerie and Pablo Martin 3 and 2 as Asia made a solid start in defense of the title against Europe in the foursomes the same day. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Golf: Masters Tournament

Tiger Woods of the United States acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie putt on the 9th hole during the first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Sony Open in Hawaii

Golf: Sony Open in Hawaii

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits an approach shot on the 9th hole during the final round of the Sony Open in Hawaii on Jan. 12, 2020, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Woods 9th at Hero World Challenge

Golf: Woods 9th at Hero World Challenge

Tiger Woods acknowledges the crowd after nailing a birdie on the fifth hole during the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Albany Golf Club in the Bahamas on Dec. 3, 2017. Woods placed ninth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Katayama, 'Jumbo' Ozaki take 1st-round lead at Nippon Series

(1)Katayama, 'Jumbo' Ozaki take 1st-round lead at Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after missing his birdie put on the 9th hole of Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 5. Katayama and Masashi ''Jumbo'' Ozaki both equaled the course record of 8-under-par 62 to take the joint lead after the first round of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup. (Kyodo)

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