Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

KOHLER, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2012. Miyazato sat one shot adrift of American trio Brittany Lincicome, Lizette Salas and Cristie Kerr in a tie for fourth place in the opening round, carding a 2-under-par 70.

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States celebrates after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Hill country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-under-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269.

Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 spot

Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 spot

PITTSFORD, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan tees off on the seventh hole in the final round of the LPGA Championship on June 27, 2010, at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. Miyazato tied for third at the championship but is set to be replaced at the top of the world rankings for women's golf by Cristie Kerr who won the tournament.

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States holds up the winner's trophy after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-under-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269.

Yokomine finishes tied for 8th at Kia Classic

Yokomine finishes tied for 8th at Kia Classic

Sakura Yokomine of Japan putts on the second green during the final round of the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, the United States, on March 29, 2015. She tied for eighth in the tournament won by Cristie Kerr of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Yokomine finishes tied for 8th at Kia Classic

Yokomine finishes tied for 8th at Kia Classic

Sakura Yokomine of Japan tees off on the second hole during the final round of the Kia Classic in Carlsbad, the United States, on March 29, 2015. She tied for eighth in the tournament won by Cristie Kerr of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 s

Miyazato jumps into 3rd at LPGA C'ship, but to lose world No. 1 s

PITTSFORD, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan tees off on the seventh hole in the final round of the LPGA Championship on June 27, 2010, at Locust Hill Country Club in Pittsford, New York. Miyazato tied for third at the championship but is set to be replaced at the top of the world rankings for women's golf by Cristie Kerr who won the tournament. (Kyodo)

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States holds up the winner's trophy after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269. (Kyodo)

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

Cristie Kerr wins LPGA Golf Championship

PITTSFORD, New York - Cristie Kerr of the United States celebrates after winning the LPGA Golf Championship at Locust Hill country Club in Pittsford, New York, on June 27, 2010. Kerr finished on a six-par 66, winning the title in a record breaking 19-under-par 269. (Kyodo)

Golf: Nomura beats Kerr in playoff to win Texas Shootout

Golf: Nomura beats Kerr in playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits an approach shot on the second hole during a playoff with Cristie Kerr of the United States at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, on April 30, 2017. Nomura beat Kerr after the sixth hole to earn her third LPGA Tour victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Nomura beats Kerr in playoff to win Texas Shootout

Golf: Nomura beats Kerr in playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura hits a shot on the fifth hole during a playoff with Cristie Kerr of the United States at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout at Las Colinas Country Club in Irving, Texas, on April 30, 2017. Nomura beat Kerr after the sixth hole to earn her third LPGA Tour victory. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura holds her winner's trophy after defeating 20-year veteran Cristie Kerr in a six-hole playoff on April 30, 2017, to earn her third LPGA Tour victory at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in Irving, Texas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura holds her winner's trophy after defeating 20-year veteran Cristie Kerr in a six-hole playoff on April 30, 2017, to earn her third LPGA Tour victory at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in Irving, Texas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura (L) celebrates after defeating 20-year veteran Cristie Kerr in a six-hole playoff on April 30, 2017, to earn her third LPGA Tour victory at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in Irving, Texas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Nomura beats Kerr in 6-hole playoff to win Texas Shootout

Japan's Harukyo Nomura (L) celebrates after defeating 20-year veteran Cristie Kerr in a six-hole playoff on April 30, 2017, to earn her third LPGA Tour victory at the Volunteers of America Texas Shootout in Irving, Texas. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo