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Ueda wins Morinaga Ladies golf tournament

ICHIHARA, Japan - Momoko Ueda celebrates after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Morinaga Ladies golf tournament at Morinaga Takataki Country Club in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2014. Ueda won the title with a 10-under 206.

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Ueda wins Morinaga Ladies golf tournament

ICHIHARA, Japan - Momoko Ueda poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Hisako Higuchi Morinaga Ladies golf tournament at Morinaga Takataki Country Club in Ichihara, Chiba Prefecture, on Nov. 2, 2014. Ueda won the title with a 10-under 206.

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Higuchi, Aoki inducted into Japan Pro Golf Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese golfers Hisako Higuchi (L) and Isao Aoki are honored at a ceremony in Tokyo on Feb. 17, 2014, marking their induction into the Japan Professional Golf Hall of Fame.

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"Mothers of women's golf" in Japan, S. Korea

TOKYO, Japan - Hisako Higuchi (C) takes part in a pro-am tournament at Daihakone Country Club in Hakone, Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 22, 2013. Even after retiring from her post as president of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan, Higuchi has played a part in boosting women's golf tours.

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Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds the victor's trophy after the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies at Morinaga Takataki Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 28, 2012. Jeon won the tournament with a score of 12-under 204, claiming her fourth title of the season.

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Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong watches her shot during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies at Morinaga Takataki Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 28, 2012. Jeon won the tournament with a score of 12-under 204, claiming her fourth title of the season.

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S. Korea's Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong sheds tears of joy on her 27th birthday after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2009.

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S. Korea's Jeon wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong shows off her trophy after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 1, 2009. The victory came on her 27th birthday.

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Hattori gets 1st career win at Hisako Higuchi IDC Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Mayu Hattori holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies, her first career win on the Japan LPGA tour, at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 2.

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Jeon wins IDC Otsuka Ladies for 4th win of year

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong smiles with her trophy in hands after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 28.

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Fukushima wins Hisako Higuchi Ladies in playoff

HANNO, Japan - Akiko Fukushima poses with her trophy in hands after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 29. Fukushima edged overnight leader Sakura Yokomine in a playoff to capture her second victory of the year.

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Yokomine edges in front at Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Sakura Yokomine reacts after sinking an eagle putt on the ninth during the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Courseon Oct. 27. She fired a 6-under-par 66 and set the early pace.

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Miyazato cruises to 5th victory of year

HANNO, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 30 after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament for her fifth victory of the year.

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Miyazato wins Japan Women's Open golf

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Ai Miyazato responds to the gallery after winning the Japan Women's Open, her first major title in Japan, at the Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama on Oct. 2. Miyazato became the youngest winner in tournament history at 20 years and 3 months, breaking the previous record held by Hall of Famer Hisako Higuchi, who won in 1968 as a 23-year-old.

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Okamoto to be inducted into Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Ayako Okamoto, the 54-year-old Japanese golfer, expressed excitement on May 23 over her scheduled induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in Augustine, Florida. Okamoto is the third Japanese to join the Hall of Fame following the inductions of Hisako Higuchi in 2003 and Isao Aoki in 2004, and has plans to attend an induction ceremony in Florida on Nov. 14.

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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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Koga sets early pace at IDC Otsuka Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Miho Koga overcame an early double bogey to fire herself to the top of the leaderboard with a 4-under-par 68 after the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course on Oct. 29.

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Aoki home after World Golf Hall of Fame induction

NARITA, Japan - Japanese golfer Isao Aoki, who was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida, speaks at a news conference on arriving at Narita airport May 11. Aoki became the second Japanese golfer in the hall of fame following Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan.

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(2)Aoki home after World Golf Hall of Fame induction

NARITA, Japan - Japanese golfer Isao Aoki (L) is welcomed by Isao Matsui, a board member of the Professional Golfers' Association of Japan, at Narita airport May 11. Aoki became the second Japanese golfer in the hall of fame, following Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan.

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Aoki to join World Golf Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Isao Aoki (file photo) will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida, marking the first time for a male Japanese golfer to be honored there, golf sources said April 22. Aoki will be the second Japanese golfer in history to join the World Golf Hall of Fame since Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan, became the 98th member last May.

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Golfer Higuchi to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Legendary Japanese pro golfer Hisako Higuchi (file photo) is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, the first from the Asian region, in recognition of her achievements. A formal induction ceremony will be held Oct. 20 in Florida.

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Higuchi speaks of honor

TOKYO, Japan - Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (JLPGA), speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 2 of her joy of being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for the first time from Asia. ''I'm extremely happy and honored since the induction is not only the first in Japan but also in Asia. With this as a launching pad, I hope (Japanese) golf will see further development,'' said Higuchi, winner of 72 titles to her credit.

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Golfer Higuchi to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Legendary pro golfer Hisako Higuchi (in an undated file photo) will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for the first time from Asia in recognition of her achievements. The 57-year-old Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (JLPGA), will become the 98th player to be inducted into the hall.

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Fujii cruises to 3rd win of season at Hisako Higuchi Classic

MINORI, Japan - Kasumi Fujii celebrates her victory in the Hisako Higuchi Classic at Taiheiyo Club and Associates Minori golf course in Ibaraki Prefecture on Oct. 27.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

South Korea's Bae Seon Woo plays a shot on the 13th hole during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno lines up a putt on the 17th hole during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno hits off the second tee during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno celebrates after winning the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno hits off the second tee during the final round of the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno of Japan makes her winning putt in a playoff against South Korea's Bae Seon Woo at the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno of Japan reacts after making her winning putt in a playoff against South Korea's Bae Seon Woo at the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Japan's Hinako Shibuno (R) is congratulated by South Korea's Bae Seon Woo after winning a playoff between the two at the Hisako Higuchi Ladies tournament at Musashigaoka Golf Course in the Saitama Prefecture city of Hanno, eastern Japan, on Oct. 31, 2021.

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Golf: Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno of Japan smiles after finishing her first round of the Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies Golf Tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Golf: Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits off the second tee during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies Golf Tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Golf: Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits her second shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Mitsubishi Electric/Hisako Higuchi Ladies Golf Tournament at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno in Saitama Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Oct. 29, 2021.

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Koga sets early pace at IDC Otsuka Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Miho Koga overcame an early double bogey to fire herself to the top of the leaderboard with a 4-under-par 68 after the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course on Oct. 29. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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Okamoto to be inducted into Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Ayako Okamoto, the 54-year-old Japanese golfer, expressed excitement on May 23 over her scheduled induction into the World Golf Hall of Fame in Augustine, Florida. Okamoto is the third Japanese to join the Hall of Fame following the inductions of Hisako Higuchi in 2003 and Isao Aoki in 2004, and has plans to attend an induction ceremony in Florida on Nov. 14. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato wins Japan Women's Open golf

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Ai Miyazato responds to the gallery after winning the Japan Women's Open, her first major title in Japan, at the Totsuka Country Club in Yokohama on Oct. 2. Miyazato became the youngest winner in tournament history at 20 years and 3 months, breaking the previous record held by Hall of Famer Hisako Higuchi, who won in 1968 as a 23-year-old. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato cruises to 5th victory of year

HANNO, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, on Oct. 30 after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies golf tournament for her fifth victory of the year. (Kyodo)

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Yokomine edges in front at Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Sakura Yokomine reacts after sinking an eagle putt on the ninth during the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Courseon Oct. 27. She fired a 6-under-par 66 and set the early pace. (Kyodo)

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Jeon wins IDC Otsuka Ladies for 4th win of year

HANNO, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong smiles with her trophy in hands after winning the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Oct. 28. (Kyodo)

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Hattori gets 1st career win at Hisako Higuchi IDC Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Mayu Hattori holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies, her first career win on the Japan LPGA tour, at Musashigaoka Golf Course in Saitama Prefecture on Nov. 2. (Kyodo)

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Higuchi speaks of honor

TOKYO, Japan - Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan (JLPGA), speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on May 2 of her joy of being inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame for the first time from Asia. ''I'm extremely happy and honored since the induction is not only the first in Japan but also in Asia. With this as a launching pad, I hope (Japanese) golf will see further development,'' said Higuchi, winner of 72 titles to her credit. (Kyodo)

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Fujii cruises to 3rd win of season at Hisako Higuchi Classic

MINORI, Japan - Kasumi Fujii celebrates her victory in the Hisako Higuchi Classic at Taiheiyo Club and Associates Minori golf course in Ibaraki Prefecture on Oct. 27. (Kyodo)

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Golfer Higuchi to be inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame

TOKYO, Japan - Legendary Japanese pro golfer Hisako Higuchi (file photo) is to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, the first from the Asian region, in recognition of her achievements. A formal induction ceremony will be held Oct. 20 in Florida. (Kyodo)

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(2)Aoki home after World Golf Hall of Fame induction

NARITA, Japan - Japanese golfer Isao Aoki (L) is welcomed by Isao Matsui, a board member of the Professional Golfers' Association of Japan, at Narita airport May 11. Aoki became the second Japanese golfer in the hall of fame, following Hisako Higuchi, head of the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Taiwanese golfer Chin enshrined in Japan hall of fame

Taiwan-born golf player Seiha Chin (R) shows a certificate enshrining him in the Japan Professional Golf Hall of Fame in Tokyo on Feb. 16, 2015, together with Hisako Higuchi, a member of the governing board of the hall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Watanabe bags her 2nd LPGA tourney title in 2015

Ayaka Watanabe expresses her delight following her 11-under 205 victory in the Hisako Higuchi Ponta Ladies golf tournament in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo on Nov. 1, 2015. It was her second LPGA tour title of the season and her third overall. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Watanabe wins Ponta Ladies golf tourney

Overnight joint leader Ayaka Watanabe reacts after winning the Hisako Higuchi Ponta Ladies golf tournament with an 11-under 205 at the Musashigaoka Golf Course in Hanno, Saitama Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo, on Nov. 1, 2015. Highly touted amateur Nasa Hataoka finished tied for seventh with a tournament total of 212 strokes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo