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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan celebrates after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai (R) of Japan poses with the tournament's ambassador, Ai Miyazato, after winning the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits off the fifth tee during the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Chisato Iwai of Japan hits a shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 11, 2023.

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Ahn wins Suntory Ladies Open

Ahn wins Suntory Ladies Open

KOBE, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju (R) of South Korea holds the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 15, 2014. Haruka Morita (L) won the Best Amateur Award.

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Ahn, Iijima hug at Suntory Ladies Open

Ahn, Iijima hug at Suntory Ladies Open

KOBE, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju (R) of South Korea and Akane Iijima of Japan hug after completing the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 15, 2014. Ahn won the tournament and Iijima finished second.

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Morita wins Suntory Ladies

Morita wins Suntory Ladies

KOBE, Japan - Japan's Rikako Morita holds the victor's trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 16, 2013. Morita finished with an overall total of 10-under-par 278 for her third victory of the season, the fifth of her career.

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Golfer Miyazato

Golfer Miyazato

KOBE, Japan - Ai Miyazato takes part in the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 10, 2011. Miyazato finished the first half of the tournament in a tie for 14th at 3 under.

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Golfer Miyazato

Golfer Miyazato

KOBE, Japan - Ai Miyazato takes part in the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 10, 2011. Miyazato finished the first half of the tournament in a tie for 14th at 3 under.

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Ueda wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

Ueda wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

KOBE, Japan - Momoko Ueda poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament in Kobe on June 15.

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China's Zhang wins LPGA Players Championship in playoff

China's Zhang wins LPGA Players Championship in playoff

INZAI, Japan - China's Zhang Na is elated after beating Sakura Yokomine in a playoff at the Kracie Philanthropy LPGA Players Championship on July 22 for her second title on the Japan LPGA tour. The victory came six weeks after she became the first player from mainland China to win on the top-tier Japanese circuit at the Suntory Ladies Open.

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China's Zhang holds off Oyama charge to win Suntory Ladies

China's Zhang holds off Oyama charge to win Suntory Ladies

KOBE, Japan - Zhang Na became the first golfer from mainland China to win on the Japan LPGA tour at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe June 10, holding off a final-round charge by money title holder Shiho Oyama of Japan to capture the Suntory Ladies Open title by three shots.

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Campbell wins Suntory Ladies for 1st title in Japan

Campbell wins Suntory Ladies for 1st title in Japan

KOBE, Japan - Australia's Nikki Campbell smiles with her cup in hands after capturing her first title on the Japan LPGA tour at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club on June 11.

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

(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

(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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Lee takes early lead at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee takes early lead at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee shot a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Suntory Ladies Open Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 9.

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Miyazato wins Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf

Miyazato wins Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf

NAKATSUGAWA, Japan - Teen sensation Ai Miyazato kisses the victor's trophy after winning the Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf tournament at Nakatsugawa Golf Club in Gifu Prefecture on June 20. It was her second victory in seven days following the June 13 win in the Suntory Ladies Open golf tourney.

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Teen Miyazato comes from behind to clinch Suntory Ladies

Teen Miyazato comes from behind to clinch Suntory Ladies

YOKAWA, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy after winning the Suntory Open Ladies golf tournament at Japan Memorial Golf Club in the town of Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 13.

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Lee edges Wei in playoff at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee edges Wei in playoff at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korean Lee Ji Hee (L) smiles with the winners' trophy at Japan Memorial Golf Club in the town of Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 15 after winning the Suntory Ladies Open. At right is 17-year-old Ai Miyazato who won the amateur title.

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Lee zeros in on 3rd title of season at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee zeros in on 3rd title of season at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korean Lee Ji Hee watches her iron shot during the third round of the Suntory Ladies Open at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 14. Lee produced a 3-under-par 69, extending her overnight lead to four strokes heading into the final round on June 15.

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Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - Michiko Hattori wins the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament June 10 at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture. Hattori rallied with four birdies on the back nine to come from behind and snare the tournament by two strokes over Kayo Yamada.

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Lee takes early lead at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee takes early lead at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee shot a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Suntory Ladies Open Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 9. (Kyodo)

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

(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. (Kyodo)

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

(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. (Kyodo)

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Campbell wins Suntory Ladies for 1st title in Japan

Campbell wins Suntory Ladies for 1st title in Japan

KOBE, Japan - Australia's Nikki Campbell smiles with her cup in hands after capturing her first title on the Japan LPGA tour at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club on June 11. (Kyodo)

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China's Zhang holds off Oyama charge to win Suntory Ladies

China's Zhang holds off Oyama charge to win Suntory Ladies

KOBE, Japan - Zhang Na became the first golfer from mainland China to win on the Japan LPGA tour at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe June 10, holding off a final-round charge by money title holder Shiho Oyama of Japan to capture the Suntory Ladies Open title by three shots. (Kyodo)

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China's Zhang wins LPGA Players Championship in playoff

China's Zhang wins LPGA Players Championship in playoff

INZAI, Japan - China's Zhang Na is elated after beating Sakura Yokomine in a playoff at the Kracie Philanthropy LPGA Players Championship on July 22 for her second title on the Japan LPGA tour. The victory came six weeks after she became the first player from mainland China to win on the top-tier Japanese circuit at the Suntory Ladies Open. (Kyodo)

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Ueda wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

Ueda wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

KOBE, Japan - Momoko Ueda poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament in Kobe on June 15. (Kyodo)

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Lee edges Wei in playoff at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee edges Wei in playoff at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korean Lee Ji Hee (L) smiles with the winners' trophy at Japan Memorial Golf Club in the town of Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 15 after winning the Suntory Ladies Open. At right is 17-year-old Ai Miyazato who won the amateur title. (Kyodo)

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Narita wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

Narita wins Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament

Japan's Misuzu Narita poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 14, 2015. Narita won the event with a 16-under 272. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Serena Aoki poses during a press conference after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe, western Japan, on June 13, 2021.

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Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Golf: Suntory Ladies Open

Serena Aoki poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe, western Japan, on June 13, 2021.

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Golfer Miyazato

Golfer Miyazato

KOBE, Japan - Ai Miyazato takes part in the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 10, 2011. Miyazato finished the first half of the tournament in a tie for 14th at 3 under. (Kyodo)

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Golfer Miyazato

Golfer Miyazato

KOBE, Japan - Ai Miyazato takes part in the Suntory Ladies Open at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 10, 2011. Miyazato finished the first half of the tournament in a tie for 14th at 3 under. (Kyodo)

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Ahn wins Suntory Ladies Open

Ahn wins Suntory Ladies Open

KOBE, Japan - Ahn Sun Ju (R) of South Korea holds the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 15, 2014. Haruka Morita (L) won the Best Amateur Award. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Japan's Ai Miyazato (R) congratulates South Korea's Kim Ha Neul after an award ceremony for the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. Kim won the event and Miyazato finished 26th in what could be the last round of her career in Japan since she announced she will retire at season's end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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S. Korea's Kim Ha Neul wins Suntory Ladies Open golf

S. Korea's Kim Ha Neul wins Suntory Ladies Open golf

South Korea's Kim Ha Neul poses with the trophy after winning the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Japan's Ai Miyazato celebrates after making a par putt on the 18th green in the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. Miyazato finished 26th in what could be the last round of her career in Japan since she announced she will retire at season's end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Japan's Ai Miyazato wipes away tears after making a speech during an award ceremony for the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. Miyazato finished 26th in what could be the last round of her career in Japan since she announced she will retire at season's end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Japan's Ai Miyazato is followed by a large crowd during the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. Miyazato finished 26th in what could be the last round of her career in Japan since she announced she will retire at season's end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Golf: Miyazato 26th in possibly last tournament in Japan

Japan's Ai Miyazato waves to the gallery after making a par putt on the 18th green in the final round of the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on June 11, 2017. Miyazato finished 26th in what could be the last round of her career in Japan since she announced she will retire at season's end. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Ai Miyazato hits a tee shot during the opening round of the Suntory Ladies at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe, Japan, on June 8, 2017, her first tournament since announcing she will retire after the current season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Ai Miyazato tees off on the 10th hole during the opening round of the Suntory Ladies at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe, Japan, on June 8, 2017, her first tournament since announcing she will retire after the current season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Golf: Miyazato plays 1st tournament since retirement announcement

Ai Miyazato tees off on the 11th hole during the opening round of the Suntory Ladies at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe, Japan, on June 8, 2017, her first tournament since announcing she will retire after the current season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miyazato wins Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf

Miyazato wins Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf

NAKATSUGAWA, Japan - Teen sensation Ai Miyazato kisses the victor's trophy after winning the Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies golf tournament at Nakatsugawa Golf Club in Gifu Prefecture on June 20. It was her second victory in seven days following the June 13 win in the Suntory Ladies Open golf tourney. (Kyodo)

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Teen Miyazato comes from behind to clinch Suntory Ladies

Teen Miyazato comes from behind to clinch Suntory Ladies

YOKAWA, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy after winning the Suntory Open Ladies golf tournament at Japan Memorial Golf Club in the town of Yokawa, Hyogo Prefecture, on June 13. (Kyodo)

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Lee zeros in on 3rd title of season at Suntory Ladies Open

Lee zeros in on 3rd title of season at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korean Lee Ji Hee watches her iron shot during the third round of the Suntory Ladies Open at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 14. Lee produced a 3-under-par 69, extending her overnight lead to four strokes heading into the final round on June 15. (Kyodo)

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Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - Michiko Hattori wins the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament June 10 at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture. Hattori rallied with four birdies on the back nine to come from behind and snare the tournament by two strokes over Kayo Yamada.

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