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Japan's Taniguchi in 3rd round U.S. Open golf

PINEHURST, United States - Japan's Toru Taniguchi hits an approach shot on the eighth hole in the third round of the U.S. Open golf at Pinehurst Resort and Country Club's Pinehurst No. 2 in North Carolina on June 14, 2014.

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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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Taniguchi takes ANA Open for 1st win in 2 years

SAPPORO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi poses with the winner's trophy after winning the ANA Open golf tournament at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, on Sept. 20, 2009.

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Brendan Jones of Australia poses with his trophy in hands at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 2 after winning the Nippon Series JT Cup by one shot over Toru Taniguchi, who clinched his second money title on the JGTO tour.

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi is tossed into the air by his colleagues and fans after placing second behind Brendan Jones of Australia at the Nippon Series JT Cup on Dec. 2 to clinch his second money title on the JGTO tour.

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Taniguchi snatches 2nd Japan Open title with final-round 66

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his second Japan Open crown at Sagamihara Golf Club on Oct. 14.

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Taniguchi cruises to back-to-back tournament wins

CHITOSE, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 15.

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Japan's Taniguchi wins playoff at Woodone Open Hiroshima

HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Toru Taniguchi similes with the trophy after beating Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand in a playoff to win the Woodone Open Hiroshima for his first victory of the year on July 8 on Hachihommatsu Course of Hiroshima Country Club.

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Taniguchi wins in Omaezaki in 3-way playoff

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the The Golf Tournament in Omaezaki at the Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Course on July 30.

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Taniguchi, Fukabori, Takayama book spots at U.S. Open

SAYAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Toru Taniguchi, Keiichiro Fukabori and Tadahiro Takayama pose for photos after claiminbg berths at the U.S. Open with the top three finishes at the final qualifying tournament at Tokyo Golf Club in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture on May 29.

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Taniguchi grabs share of lead at Japan PGA Championship

IBIGAWA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, the 2002 money title winner, shot his second straight 68 to move into a tie for the lead with first-round leader Norihiro Nakata at the halfway point of the Japan PGA Championship at Tanigumi Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on May 12.

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Taniguchi takes 3-shot lead in Nippon Series 1st round

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi responds to the galleries during tye opening round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 1. Taniguchi had an eagle, five birdies and a bogey en route to taking a three-stroke lead over Naomichi Ozaki, Shinichi Yokota and Satoru Hirota with a 6-under-par 64.

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Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his first title of the year by two strokes over Kim Jong Duck of South Korea in the final round of the season-ending Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 27.

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Taniguchi grabs lead at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi fired a 4-under-par 68 to take sole possession of the lead after the third round of the Casio World Open at K ochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 26.

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Taniguchi takes joint lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, fresh from winning his first Japan Open title on Oct. 17, maintained his form as he shot a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 to share the lead with Fijian Dinesh Chand and Tomohiro Kondo after the opening round of the Bridgestone Open at the Sodegaura Country Club's Sodegaura Course in Chiba on Oct. 21.

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Taniguchi wins Japan Open golf tournament

KAGA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the Japan Open golf tournament at Katayamazu Golf Club in Ishikawa Prefecture on Oct. 17.

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Struggling Taniguchi holds onto lead in Japan Open

KAGA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the third round of the Japan Open at Katayamazu Golf Club in Ishikawa Prefecture on Oct. 16. He struggled to cope with fickle winds but held onto the head of the field.

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Taniguchi on top at JCB Classic Sendai

SHIBATA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi responds to the galleries after running in a nine-foot birdie putt on his final hole to take a one-stroke lead in the third round of the JCB Classic Sendai at Omotezao Kokusai Golf Club on June 5.

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(4)Japanese players in British Open

SANDWICH, England - Toru Taniguchi of Japan practices putting July 16 in preparation for the 123nd British Open golf championship scheduled to begin at Royal St George's Golf Course on July 17.

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Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money winner Toru Taniguchi celebrates after sinking a birdie putt in the ninth hole in the second round of the 67th Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club on April 11. Taniguchi finished in a tie for ninth when darkness descended midway through the second round of the rain-delayed tournament.

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Taniguchi named player of the year on men's tour

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi is awarded a player of the year prize for the Japanese men's golf tour at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 9 after winning the first money title of his career with four tournament victories.

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Taniguchi wins Georgia Tokai Classic golf tournament

MIYOSHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi raises his fist after winning the Georgia Tokai Classic golf tournament on Oct. 13 at Miyoshi Country Club, West Course in Aichi Prefecture.

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Taniguchi holds off China's Zhang for Acom victory

OGAWA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds the cup after holding off China's Zhang Lianwei for a one-shot victory at the rain-shortened Acom International tournament at Ishioka Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on Sept. 29. Taniguchi closed with a 1-under-par 70 on his way to his third title of the year and sixth overall with a 16-under 197 total.

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Taniguchi wins Tamanoi Yomiuri Open golf tourney

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the victor's cup at the Yomiuri Country Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 23 after winning the Tamanoi Yomiuri Open golf tournament. Taniguchi earned 18 million yen for his second title of the season, lifting him into the lead on the tour's money rankings list with 56.5 million yen this season.

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(2)Masters golf tournament begins

AUGUSTA, United States - Toru Taniguchi (L) of Japan chats with Arnold Palmer before beginning their first round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 11. Palmer announced it would be his last Masters.

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(4)Masters in official practice

AUGUSTA, United States - Toshimitsu Izawa (L) hits his driver as Toru Taniguchi (R) watches during the official practice April 9 for the Masters Tournament due to begin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10.

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(2)Masters in official practice

AUGUSTA, United States - Toshimitsu Izawa (R) talks to Toru Taniguchi during the official practice April 9 for the Masters Tournament due to begin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10.

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Taniguchi wins Japan Open golf tournament

KAGA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the Japan Open golf tournament at Katayamazu Golf Club in Ishikawa Prefecture on Oct. 17. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi grabs lead at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi fired a 4-under-par 68 to take sole possession of the lead after the third round of the Casio World Open at K ochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 26. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his first title of the year by two strokes over Kim Jong Duck of South Korea in the final round of the season-ending Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 27. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi takes 3-shot lead in Nippon Series 1st round

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi responds to the galleries during tye opening round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 1. Taniguchi had an eagle, five birdies and a bogey en route to taking a three-stroke lead over Naomichi Ozaki, Shinichi Yokota and Satoru Hirota with a 6-under-par 64. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi grabs share of lead at Japan PGA Championship

IBIGAWA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, the 2002 money title winner, shot his second straight 68 to move into a tie for the lead with first-round leader Norihiro Nakata at the halfway point of the Japan PGA Championship at Tanigumi Country Club in Gifu Prefecture on May 12. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi, Fukabori, Takayama book spots at U.S. Open

SAYAMA, Japan - (From L to R) Toru Taniguchi, Keiichiro Fukabori and Tadahiro Takayama pose for photos after claiminbg berths at the U.S. Open with the top three finishes at the final qualifying tournament at Tokyo Golf Club in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture on May 29. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi wins in Omaezaki in 3-way playoff

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the The Golf Tournament in Omaezaki at the Shizuoka Country Hamaoka Course on July 30. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Taniguchi wins playoff at Woodone Open Hiroshima

HIGASHIHIROSHIMA, Japan - Japan's Toru Taniguchi similes with the trophy after beating Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand in a playoff to win the Woodone Open Hiroshima for his first victory of the year on July 8 on Hachihommatsu Course of Hiroshima Country Club. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi cruises to back-to-back tournament wins

CHITOSE, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up his trophy after winning the Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 15. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi snatches 2nd Japan Open title with final-round 66

SAGAMIHARA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his second Japan Open crown at Sagamihara Golf Club on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi is tossed into the air by his colleagues and fans after placing second behind Brendan Jones of Australia at the Nippon Series JT Cup on Dec. 2 to clinch his second money title on the JGTO tour. (Kyodo)

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Jones wins Nippon Series, Taniguchi clinches money title

TOKYO, Japan - Brendan Jones of Australia poses with his trophy in hands at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 2 after winning the Nippon Series JT Cup by one shot over Toru Taniguchi, who clinched his second money title on the JGTO tour. (Kyodo)

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Practice round starts for U.S. open championship

SAN DIEGO, United States - Japanese golfers, (from L to R) Toru Taniguchi, Ryuji Imada and Shingo Katayama -- practice together at Torrey Pines Golf Course in San Diego, Ca., on June 10 ahead the U.S. Open championship. (Kyodo)

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(4)Masters in official practice

AUGUSTA, United States - Toshimitsu Izawa (L) hits his driver as Toru Taniguchi (R) watches during the official practice April 9 for the Masters Tournament due to begin at Augusta National Golf Club on April 10.

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Taniguchi tied for 9th at rain-delayed Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan tour money winner Toru Taniguchi celebrates after sinking a birdie putt in the ninth hole in the second round of the 67th Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club on April 11. Taniguchi finished in a tie for ninth when darkness descended midway through the second round of the rain-delayed tournament. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi named player of the year on men's tour

TOKYO, Japan - Toru Taniguchi is awarded a player of the year prize for the Japanese men's golf tour at a Tokyo hotel on Dec. 9 after winning the first money title of his career with four tournament victories. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi takes joint lead at Bridgestone Open

CHIBA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi, fresh from winning his first Japan Open title on Oct. 17, maintained his form as he shot a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 to share the lead with Fijian Dinesh Chand and Tomohiro Kondo after the opening round of the Bridgestone Open at the Sodegaura Country Club's Sodegaura Course in Chiba on Oct. 21. (Kyodo)

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Taniguchi wins Georgia Tokai Classic golf tournament

MIYOSHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi raises his fist after winning the Georgia Tokai Classic golf tournament on Oct. 13 at Miyoshi Country Club, West Course in Aichi Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Struggling Taniguchi holds onto lead in Japan Open

KAGA, Japan - Toru Taniguchi reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the third round of the Japan Open at Katayamazu Golf Club in Ishikawa Prefecture on Oct. 16. He struggled to cope with fickle winds but held onto the head of the field. (Kyodo)

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Muto congratulated after winning ISPS golf

Japan's Toshinori Muto is congratulated by Toru Taniguchi (L) and others after winning the ISPS Handa Global Cup at the Vintage Golf Club in Hokuto, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan, on June 28, 2015. (Kyodo) ==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)