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Fudo holds off Ueda to win 3rd Yonex Ladies crown

NAGAOKA, Japan - Japan's Yuri Fudo holds up the trophy she captured in the Yonex Ladies at Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture on Aug. 26 by fending off up-and-coming starlet Momoko Ueda.

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Fudo slips to 20th place in British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japan's Yuri Fudo fired an eight-over 81 in the third round of the Women's British Open at St. Andrews Old Course on Aug. 4, slipping to 20th place from fourth with five-over 224.

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Fudo moves into 4th place at British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Japan's Yuri Fudo shot a second round 69 in the Women's British Open at St. Andrews Old Course on Aug. 3, moving into fourth place with a three-under total of 143.

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Warning issued against possible eruption of Mt. Iwo

FUKUOKA, Japan - Mt. Iwo in southern Kyushu is photographed from a helicopter flying over Ebino, Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Oct. 24, 2014. The city imposed a 1-kilometer exclusion zone in the area the same day, following a volcanic warning issued by the meteorological authority. The nearby Fudo pond is seen in the background.

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Fudo claims 50th JLPGA win at Cyber Agent Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - Japan's Yuri Fudo holds the trophy as she won the Cyber Agent Ladies in her 50th Japan LPGA Tour victory at Tsurumai Country Club in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on May 1, 2011.

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Fudo wins playoff to take Nishijin Ladies Classic

KUMAMOTO, Japan - JLPGA heavyweight Yuri Fudo holds the trophy after she won in the Nishijin Ladies Classic at Kumamoto Kuko Country Club in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 17, 2011.

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Fudo wins Meiji Chocolate Cup golf tournament

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Yuri Fudo poses with the trophy after winning the Meiji Chocolate Cup golf tournament at Sapporo International Country Club in the city of Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on July 11, 2010.

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Fudo wins Meiji Chocolate Cup golf tournament

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Yuri Fudo celebrates after winning the Meiji Chocolate Cup golf tournament at Sapporo International Country Club in the city of Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on July 11, 2010.

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Fudo ousts Mitsuka in playoff to win Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Yuri Fudo poses with the trophy after winning the Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 19. Fudo grabbed her fourth title of the season.

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Fudo wins Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic golf

MIHAMA, Japan - Japan's Yuri Fudo holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Minami Aichi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 21.

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S. Korea's Shin wins Women's British Open golf tournament

SUNNINGDALE, England - Shin Ji Yai of South Korea (R) is congratulated by Japan's Yuri Fudo after winning the Women's British Open golf tournament at Sunningdale, England, on Aug. 3. Fudo came in third.

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Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo (L) finishes the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai (R).

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Japan's Miyazato in third place after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato (R) hugs defending champion Lorena Ochoa (L) after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Miyazato moved up to third place with two strokes behind leader and compatriot Yuri Fudo.

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Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo smiles during a news conference after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Fudo shot a 13-under-par 203, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai.

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Japan's Fudo shares lead at Women's British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo acknowledges fans after finishing a second round of the Women's British Open with a 10-under-par 134 at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 1. Fudo, a six-time money title winner on the Japan LPGA tour, matched South Korea's Shin Ji Yai.

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Fudo holds on, becomes 1st 1 billion yen player on JLPGA tour

SAPPORO, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Meiji Chocolate Cup golf tournament at Sapporo International Country Club in Kita-Hiroshima, Hokkaido, on July 13. Fudo become the first player to reach 1 billion yen in career earnings on the Japan LPGA tour.

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Fudo goes 6 shots clear at Japan LPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo (photo) took a significant step toward capturing a third Japan LPGA Tour Championship crown on Nov. 23 after a second-round 69 extended her overnight lead to six strokes at the season-ending event at Miyazaki Country Club.

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Ueda tops Fudo in playoff to win Resort Trust Ladies

SHIRAKAWA, Japan - Momoko Ueda holds her cup in smile after beating six-time money title winner Yuri Fudo in a playoff to win the Resort Trust Ladies at Grandee Nasu Shirakawa Golf Club in Fukushima Prefecture on June 3.

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Fudo wins 41st career title at Kosaido Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - Yuri Fudo shows off her trophy after claiming her 41st career title with a five-stroke victory at the Kosaido Ladies Golf Cup on May 27. The all-time Japan LPGA money leader had seven birdies, a bogey and a double bogey for a 10-under 206 total and her first win since the Life Card Ladies in April last year.

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Jeon makes JLPGA history by winning 3 weeks in a row

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds up the trophy she captured at the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 13. Jeon made Japan LPGA history by becoming the tour's first player to win for three consecutive weeks, coming from behind to beat Yuri Fudo in the sixth playoff hole.

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Talisman-burning rites held in Shinshoji Temple

NARITA, Japan - The annual talisman-burning rites are held at the Shinshoji Temple in Narita, Chiba Prefecture, where wooden talisman tablets are burned as a sign of gratitude for the protection accorded by the Japanese Buddhist deity Fudo in the past year. On Dec. 28, about 50,000 talisman tablets were burned in a ceremonial bonfire in the courts of Shinshoji Temple attended by some 20 Buddhist priests chanting Sutra.

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Japanese players at Women's British Open

LYTHAM & ST. ANNES, England - Yuri Fudo of Japan waves to the galleries after sinking a birdie putt during the third round of the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham & St. Annes in Lancashire, England, on Aug. 5.

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Japanese players at Women's British OPen

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Yuri Fudo of Japan smiles after saving a par putt during the opening round of the Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St. Annes in Lancashire, England, on Aug. 3.

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Players practice for LPGA Championship

HAVRE DE GRACE, United States - Japan's Yuri Fudo practices tee shot at Bulle Rock Golf Club in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on June 6 two days before the start of the LPGA Championship on June 8.

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Nakata stays in lead at Resort Trust Ladies, Fudo misses cut

NISHIGO, Japan - Overnight leader Mie Nakata extended her lead to three strokes after shooting a 2-under-par 70 at Resort Trust Ladies at Grandee Nasu Shirakawa Golf Club in Fukushima Prefecture on June 3.

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Fudo wins Life Card Ladies for 40th career title

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles after winning the Life Card Ladies golf tournament at Kumamoto Airport Country Club in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 16 for her 40th career victory.

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Fudo wins Life Card Ladies for 40th career title

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Yuri Fudo is tossed into the air after winning the Life Card Ladies golf tournament at Kumamoto Airport Country Club in Kumamoto Prefecture on April 16.

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Fudo finishes 15th at Kraft Nabisco C'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, California - Japan's Yuri Fudo finished tied for 15th place at the Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California, on April 2.

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Fudo, Miyazato move up at Kraft Nabisco C'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato was tied for 23rd after three rounds of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club on April 1. The U.S. LPGA tour rookie had three birdies and three bogeys.

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Fudo, Miyazato move up at Kraft Nabisco C'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Yuri Fudo shot a bogey-free, three-under-par 69 to jump to a tie for 18th from the previous day's 46th after three rounds of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club on April 1.

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Fudo holds on to win Accordia Golf Ladies

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo, who is aiming for her seventh straight Japan LPGA money title, smiles with her trophy in hands after winning the Accordia Golf Ladies at Aoshima Golf Club on March 12.

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Fudo secures 6th straight money title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with her cup in hands after finishing second at the Japan LPGA Tour Championship and clinching the money title for the sixth consecutive year at Miyazaki Country Club on NOv. 27.

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Oyama leads Fudo by 3 strokes at JLPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Shiho Oyama struggled to a 3-over-par 75 but clung onto the top of the leaderboard after the third round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 26. Oyama managed just one birdie against four bogeys for a 54-hole total of 4-under 212.

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Fudo charges to win Itoen Ladies for 6th title of year

CHONAN, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up the trophy she won in the Itoen Ladies golf tournament at the Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 13.

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Fudo cruises to Fujitsu Ladies victory

CHIBA, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up the trophy she won in the Fujitsu Ladies golf tournament at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 16 for her fifth title of the year on the Japan LPGA tour.

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Fudo, Yoneyama share 1st-round lead at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Midori Yoneyama watches her tee shot during the first round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club on Oct. 14. Yoneyama, who has won two tournaments this season, birdied two holes in each half of a bogey-free round to share the lead with Yuri Fudo at a 4-under-par 68.

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Fudo, Yoneyama share 1st-round lead at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Yuri Fudo watches her tee shot during the first round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club on Oct. 14. Fudo, on her 29th birthday, started strongly in pursuit of her fifth title of the year, shooting a 4-under-par 68 to share the lead with compatriot Midori Yoneyama.

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Comeback queen Fudo wins JLPGA C'ship

GAMO, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with the trophy after her victory in the Japan LPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup at Meishin Yokaichi Country Club in Shiga Prefecture on Sept. 11.

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Super Fudo charges back to win Golf 5 Ladies

MIZUNAMI, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with her cup in hands after producing a sensational come-from-behind win to capture her third title of the season at the Golf 5 Ladies at Mizunami Country Club on Sept. 4.

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(2)Fudo wins Suntory Ladies Open with final-round charge

YOKAWA, Japan - Yuri Fudo (R) puts on her jacket, assisted by Ai Miyazato after coming from behind to win the Suntory Ladies Open at Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 12 for her second victory this season. The defending champion Miyazato finished 12th.

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(1)Fudo wins Suntory Ladies Open with final-round charge

YOKAWA, Japan - Yuri Fudo responds to the galleries after coming from behind to win the Suntory Ladies Open at Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 12 for her second victory this season.

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Fudo wins Salonpas Ladies golf in playoff

TOKYO, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up the trophy after beating Shiho Oyama in a playoff to win the Salonpas World Ladies golf tournament at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 8. Fudo claimed her first victory of the year.

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Fudo wins Tour Championship and JLPGA money title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up her trophy at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 28 after winning the Japan LPGA Tour Championship. Fudo claimed her seventh title of the year that gave her a record fifth straight money title on the tour.

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Fudo retreats at LPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Overnight leader and defending champion Yuri Fudo (L) looks for her ball, assisted by Ai Miyazxato, during the second round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 26. After hitting a tree and losing her ball from her tee shot, Fudo hit into the rough and found a bunker before eventually getting on to the green and holing with two putts.

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Fudo takes charge after JLPGA Tour C'ship 1st-round

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Defending champion Yuri Fudo (R) and teen star Ai Miyazato play together in the first round of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 25. Fudo made a perfect start in her quest for a record fifth straight money title by shooting a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-shot lead over Miyazato.

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(1)Miyazato wins Elleair Ladies, race for money title heats up

SAITA, Japan - Ai Miyazato shows happiness after winning the Elleair Ladies Open golf with a tournament record at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 21. She closed the gap on Japanese No. 1 Yuri Fudo in the hunt for the coveted money title on the Japan LPGA tour.

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(2)Miyazato wins Elleair Ladies, race for money title heats up

SAITA, Japan - Ai Miyazato smiles with the winning trophy at the Elleair Ladies Open golf with a tournament record at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 21. She closed the gap on Japanese No. 1 Yuri Fudo in the hunt for the coveted money title on the Japan LPGA tour.

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Koga holds off Fudo scare to win IDC Otsuka Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Miho Koga waves to the gallery at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 31 after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament.

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Mogi edges out Fudo for Munsingwear Ladies victory

INABE, Japan - Hiromi Mogi smiles with her cup in hands after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Ryosen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 19. The second-year pro made five birdies and a bogey for her second straight 4-under-par 68 to edge Japan's top player Yuri Fudo by one shot with a three-day total of 14-under 202.

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Fudo earns lifetime exemption after claiming 30th career win

BIBAI, Japan - Yuri Fudo holds up her trophy at Alpen GC Bibai Course in Hokkaido on July 25 after winning the Golf 5 Ladies tournament for her 30th career victory to earn a lifetime exemption on the Japan LPGA tour.