Kuboya wins Japan Open

Kuboya wins Japan Open

NAHA, Japan - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya watches a tee shot during the fourth round of the Japan Open at Naha Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012. Kuboya finished at 8-over 292 to capture the Japan Open for his first win of the season.

Kuboya wins Japan Open

Kuboya wins Japan Open

NAHA, Japan - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya holds the victor's trophy after winning the Japan Open with an 8-over 292 at Naha Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on Oct. 14, 2012.

S. Korea's Bae wins Japan Open in playoff

S. Korea's Bae wins Japan Open in playoff

CHIBA, Japan - South Korea's Bae Sang Moon celebrates after winning a playoff against Kenichi Kuboya at the Japan Open at Takanodai Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 16, 2011. Bae captured his first major title on the JGTO Tour with a par on the first playoff hole.

Kuboya finishes 27th at British Open

Kuboya finishes 27th at British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya raises his cap to the gallery after holing out at the British Open on July 19. Kuboya finished tied for 27th.

Japan's Kuboya in British Open

Japan's Kuboya in British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Kenichi Kuboya hits a tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the British Open at the Ailsa course in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 17. Kuboya advanced to the weekend play after shooting a 72 to tie for fourth at 3-under 137.

Kuboya 2nd, Ishikawa 21st at British Open

Kuboya 2nd, Ishikawa 21st at British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya plays a shot from the rough on the fifth hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Turnberry golf course in Scotland on July 16. Kuboya grabbed a share of second place with a 65.

Kuboya wins playoff to take Munsingwear Open

Kuboya wins playoff to take Munsingwear Open

KAGAWA, Japan - Kenichi Kuboya holds his trophy after winning in a playoff the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup golf tournament crown at the Ayutaki Country Club in Kagawa Prefecture on May 26.

S. Korea's Bae wins Japan Open in playoff

S. Korea's Bae wins Japan Open in playoff

CHIBA, Japan - South Korea's Bae Sang Moon celebrates after winning a playoff against Kenichi Kuboya at the Japan Open at Takanodai Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 16, 2011. Bae captured his first major title on the JGTO Tour with a par on the first playoff hole. (Kyodo)

Kuboya finishes 27th at British Open

Kuboya finishes 27th at British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya raises his cap to the gallery after holing out at the British Open on July 19. Kuboya finished tied for 27th. (Kyodo)

Japan's Kuboya in British Open

Japan's Kuboya in British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Kenichi Kuboya hits a tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the British Open at the Ailsa course in Turnberry, Scotland, on July 17. Kuboya advanced to the weekend play after shooting a 72 to tie for fourth at 3-under 137. (Kyodo)

Kuboya 2nd, Ishikawa 21st at British Open

Kuboya 2nd, Ishikawa 21st at British Open

TURNBERRY, Scotland - Japan's Kenichi Kuboya plays a shot from the rough on the fifth hole during the first round of the British Open Golf Championship at the Turnberry golf course in Scotland on July 16. Kuboya grabbed a share of second place with a 65. (Kyodo)

Kuboya wins playoff to take Munsingwear Open

Kuboya wins playoff to take Munsingwear Open

KAGAWA, Japan - Kenichi Kuboya holds his trophy after winning in a playoff the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup golf tournament crown at the Ayutaki Country Club in Kagawa Prefecture on May 26.