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Yokohama Rubber signs endorsement deals with 3 golfers

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese professional golfers (from L to R) Tetsuji Hiratsuka, Azuma Yano and Satoshi Kodaira pose with their golf gear during a press conference in Tokyo on Feb. 18, 2014, where they signed endorsement deals with Yokohama Rubber Co. for its PRGR brand.

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Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka is seen in action in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 28, 2011. Hiratsuka shot a 7-under 65, taking a one-stroke lead over Yuta Ikeda.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title.

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Hiratsuka gets emphatic win at Chunichi Crowns golf tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka smiles with the winner's trophy after his victory in the Chunichi Crowns golf tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course in Aichi Prefecture on May 3.

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Hiratsuka comes from behind to win Mitsubishi Diamond Cup

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka shows off his trophy after winning his first title of the year with a come-from-behind victory at the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup on May 27. Hiratsuka overcame a four-shot deficit he faced at the beginning of the day with five birdies against a bogey en route to a 2-under-par 282 at the par-71 Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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Hiratsuka hangs on to win Woodone Open

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Tetsuji Hiratsuka holds his cup after winning the Woodone Open Hiroshima tournament at the Hiroshima Country Club's Hachihommatsu Course on July 9.

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Hiratsuka wins Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tourney

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka responds to cheers from the gallery after winning the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tournament at Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on May 30.

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Hiratsuka wins 1st career at Nippon Series JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka smiles with a trophy after capturing the first victory of his 10-year career on the JGTO tour in the Nippon Series JT Cup golf tournament Dec. 7 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. He defeated Toshimitsu Izawa, who secured his first money title in two years.

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Hiratsuka shoots record 63 to take ABC C'ship lead

TOJO, Japan - Unheralded Tetsuji Hiratsuka reeled off six birdies through his last seven holes en route to a course record 9-under-par 63 and a one-stroke lead over Shingo Katayama at the midway point of the ABC Championship at ABC Golf Course on Oct. 31.

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Hiratsuka hangs on to win Woodone Open

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Tetsuji Hiratsuka holds his cup after winning the Woodone Open Hiroshima tournament at the Hiroshima Country Club's Hachihommatsu Course on July 9. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka comes from behind to win Mitsubishi Diamond Cup

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka shows off his trophy after winning his first title of the year with a come-from-behind victory at the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup on May 27. Hiratsuka overcame a four-shot deficit he faced at the beginning of the day with five birdies against a bogey en route to a 2-under-par 282 at the par-71 Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka gets emphatic win at Chunichi Crowns golf tournament

NAGOYA, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka smiles with the winner's trophy after his victory in the Chunichi Crowns golf tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course in Aichi Prefecture on May 3. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka is seen in action in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 28, 2011. Hiratsuka shot a 7-under 65, taking a one-stroke lead over Yuta Ikeda. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka wins Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tourney

OARAI, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka responds to cheers from the gallery after winning the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup golf tournament at Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on May 30. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka wins 1st career at Nippon Series JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka smiles with a trophy after capturing the first victory of his 10-year career on the JGTO tour in the Nippon Series JT Cup golf tournament Dec. 7 at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club. He defeated Toshimitsu Izawa, who secured his first money title in two years. (Kyodo)

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Hiratsuka shoots record 63 to take ABC C'ship lead

TOJO, Japan - Unheralded Tetsuji Hiratsuka reeled off six birdies through his last seven holes en route to a course record 9-under-par 63 and a one-stroke lead over Shingo Katayama at the midway point of the ABC Championship at ABC Golf Course on Oct. 31. (Kyodo)