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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Crowds holding torches watch as fireworks light the sky during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Men hold torches on a hillside during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Fireworks illuminate the skyline of Akre during Nowruz celebrations in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People in traditional Kurdish clothing carry a flaming torch during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A torch procession winds up a mountain as fireworks explode above during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A person carries a flaming torch during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A man leans forward to light a torch as others walk past during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Crowds holding torches watch as fireworks light the sky during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

A person carries a flaming torch during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

Hundreds of people carrying torches form a procession up the hillside during Nowruz in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebration in Kurdistan Region - Iraq

People carry flaming torches along a hillside during Nowruz celebrations in Akre, in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq on March 20, 2025. Akre is widely regarded as the capital of Nowruz festivities in the region. Nowruz, also spelled Newroz, is an ancient Persian festival marking the arrival of spring and the new year, traditionally observed on March 20 or 21, the vernal equinox. Photo by Keiwan Fatehi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

Iraqi Kurds watch the Nowruz celebration on March 20, 2023, in the city of Akra, 500 km north of Baghdad, during Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, on a hilltop. The Iranian New Year is an ancient Zoroastrian tradition celebrated by Iranians and Kurds that coincides with the vernal (vernal) equinox and is calculated according to the solar calendar. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

An Iraqi Kurdish girl stands on top of a hill celebrating Nowruz, the Iranian new year, on March 20, 2023, in the city of Akra, 500 kilometers north of Baghdad. The Iranian New Year is an ancient Zoroastrian tradition that Iranians and Kurds celebrate at the same time as the vernal (vernal) equinox and is calculated according to the solar calendar. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Nowruz Celebrations In Kurdistan - Iraq

An Iraqi Kurdish girl dances on top of a hill to celebrate Nowruz, the Iranian New Year, on March 20, 2023 in the city of Akra, 500 km north of Baghdad. The Iranian New Year is an ancient Zoroastrian tradition that Iranians and Kurds celebrate at the same time as the vernal (spring) equinox and is calculated based on the solar calendar. Photo by Moamal Razaq/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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S. Korea's Lim holds off Fukushima to win Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Lim Eun A holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Vernal Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 18.

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Jeon makes JLPGA history by winning 3 weeks in a row

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds up the trophy she captured at the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 13. Jeon made Japan LPGA history by becoming the tour's first player to win for three consecutive weeks, coming from behind to beat Yuri Fudo in the sixth playoff hole.

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Jeon second at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korean Jeon Mi made five birdies and three bogeys to share second with compatriot Lee Eun Hye, Japan's Akane Iijima and China's Zhang in the first round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 11.

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Uehara in front at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - Ayako Uehara acknowledges the galleries after sinking a birdie putt on the final hole to emerge as leader in the first round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 11.

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Lee cruises to victory at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee is tossed up by other players and friends after cruising to a six-stroke victory at the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club for her second title of the year on May 14.

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Miyazato coasts to 8-shot victory at Vernal Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy after winning the Vernal Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in the city of Amagi, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 15. Miyazato won her first title of the year on the Japan LPGA tour.

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Fudo claims 2nd win of season at Vernal Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Money-rankings leader Yuri Fudo shot a flawless 2-under-par 70 to capture her second title of the season at the Vernal Ladies at a rain-swept Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 16.

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Miyazato grabs share of lead at Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Teenage phenom Ai Miyazato carded a second straight 71 to grab a share of the lead with Midori Yoneyama, Kasumi Fujii and Toshimi Kimura after the second round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 15.

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Yoneyama takes 1st-round lead at Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Veteran Midori Yoneyama carded five birdies and a pair of bogeys to take sole possession of the lead at 3-under-par 69 on the opening day of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 14.

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Veteran Ku wins Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Veteran Ku Ok Hee of South Korea smiles with her cup in hands after clinching a two-stroke victory at the Vernal Ladies golf tournament the Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 18. It was the 46-year-old Ku's first victory since winning the Japan LPGA Championship in September 2002 and her 23rd overall title.

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Fudo comes from behind to win Vernal Open

MIKI, Japan - Yuri Fudo smiles with the winners' trophy at the Masters Golf Club in Miki, Hyogo Prefecture on Aug. 4 after winning the Vernal Open. Fudo earned her second title of the year with a total of 6-under-par 210.

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Fudo wins Vernal Open golf

NARITA, Japan - Yuri Fudo wins the Vernal Open ladies golf tournament Aug. 5 by firing a 54-hole total of 9-under 207 at the Privilege Golf Club in Chiba Prefecture.

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Pro-Kurdish Party supporters celebrate Newroz - Diyarbakir

Kurdish people and pro-kurdish party HDP supporters dance and sing songs as they celebrate Newruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Newruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Tamer Pinar/Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Newroz celebration - Diyarbakir

Kurdish People dance and sing songs as they celebrate Nowruz festivities on March 21, 2021 in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Nowruz marks the Persian New Year as well as the vernal equinox and is celebrated by diverse communities across western and central Asia. A top Turkish prosecutor filed a case with the constitutional court on Wednesday demanding the closure of the pro-Kurdish Peoples Democratic Party (HDP), in the culmination of a years-long clampdown on Turkish Parliaments third largest party. Photo by Depo Photos/ABACAPRESS.COM (Credit:Depo Photos/ABACA/Kyodo News Images)

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Miyazato coasts to 8-shot victory at Vernal Ladies

FUKUOKA, Japan - Ai Miyazato holds up her trophy after winning the Vernal Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in the city of Amagi, Fukuoka Prefecture, on May 15. Miyazato won her first title of the year on the Japan LPGA tour. (Kyodo)

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Lee cruises to victory at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee is tossed up by other players and friends after cruising to a six-stroke victory at the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club for her second title of the year on May 14. (Kyodo)

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Jeon second at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korean Jeon Mi made five birdies and three bogeys to share second with compatriot Lee Eun Hye, Japan's Akane Iijima and China's Zhang in the first round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 11. (Kyodo)

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Uehara in front at Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - Ayako Uehara acknowledges the galleries after sinking a birdie putt on the final hole to emerge as leader in the first round of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 11. (Kyodo)

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Jeon makes JLPGA history by winning 3 weeks in a row

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong holds up the trophy she captured at the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 13. Jeon made Japan LPGA history by becoming the tour's first player to win for three consecutive weeks, coming from behind to beat Yuri Fudo in the sixth playoff hole. (Kyodo)

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S. Korea's Lim holds off Fukushima to win Vernal Ladies

ASAKURA, Japan - South Korea's Lim Eun A holds up the winner's trophy after her victory in the Vernal Ladies golf tournament at Fukuoka Century Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 18. (Kyodo)

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Yoneyama takes 1st-round lead at Vernal Ladies

AMAGI, Japan - Veteran Midori Yoneyama carded five birdies and a pair of bogeys to take sole possession of the lead at 3-under-par 69 on the opening day of the Vernal Ladies at Fukuoka Century Golf Club on May 14. (Kyodo)