Philippines' Pagunsan takes early lead at Japan Open Golf

Philippines' Pagunsan takes early lead at Japan Open Golf

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines hits an approach shot on the ninth hole during the first round of the Japan Open Golf Championship in Kobe on Oct. 15, 2015. Pagunsan led the field after shooting a 6-under-par 66 round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines poses with a trophy after picking up his first win in Japan at the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture.

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines tees off on the ninth hole during the final round of the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture. The 43-year-old picked up his first win in Japan. (Pool photo)

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the final round of the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture. The 43-year-old picked up his first win in Japan. (Pool photo)

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines poses with a trophy after picking up his first win in Japan at the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture.

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines reacts after picking up his first win in Japan at the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture. (Pool photo)

Golf: Mizuno Open

Golf: Mizuno Open

Juvic Pagunsan of the Philippines reacts after picking up his first win in Japan at the Mizuno Open on May 30, 2021, at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture.