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Ikeda wins Japan Open pro golf title

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a shot in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, en route to winning the title with 10-under-par 270 on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Ikeda reacts after sinking winning putt at Japan Open

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan reacts after sinking a winning putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 19, 2014.

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Ikeda wins Japan Open golf tournament

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan smiles with the winner's cup after his victory in the Japan Open golf tournament with a 10-under 270 at Chiba Country Club in the town of Noda, Chiba Prefecture.

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Ikeda misses birdie putt on 2nd day of Japan Open

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda misses a birdie putt on the 17th hole in the second round of the Japan Open at Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, on Oct. 17, 2014.

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Ikeda breaks season duck at Canon Open

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda holds the victor's trophy after winning his first title of the season with a wire-to-wire victory at the Canon Open at Totsuka Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture on Oct. 7, 2012.

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda makes an approach shot on the 18th hole of the final round at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Ikeda finished in a tie for 45th at 5 over.

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda makes a bunker shot on the 15th hole of the final round at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Ikeda finished in a tie for 45th at 5 over.

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda droops after finishing in a tie for 45th at 5 over at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011.

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Ikeda at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda launches a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 13, 2011. Ikeda tied for 43rd after the third round.

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Ikeda at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda responds to cheers from spectators after sinking a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 12, 2011.

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Ikeda sizzles with 64 to take lead at Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Yuta Ikeda acknowledges the gallery after birdying the 13th hole during the third round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 30, 2011. Ikeda was atop the leaderboard at 14-under 202.

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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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Ikeda 62nd at Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits the ball during the final round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 20, 2011. Ikeda was tied for 62nd with a 2-under 69.

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Ikeda retains Bridgestone Open title

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda holds the winner's trophy after successfully defending his Bridgestone Open title at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 24, 2010, matching the course record with a bogey-free 62 for a three-shot victory.

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Japanese golfers practice for British Open

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland - Yuta Ikeda of Japan tees off on the Old Course in St. Andrews, Scotland, on July 13, 2010, during a practice session for the British Open golf championships scheduled for July 15-18.

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Ikeda wins inaugural Toshin title

TSU, Japan - Yuta Ikeda poses with the winner's trophy after winning the Toshin Golf Tournament at Toshin Lake Wood Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on July 4, 2010. Ikeda earned his first title of the season with a three-shot victory over rookie Shunsuke Sonoda.

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Ikeda finishes 29th at Masters golf tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits out of a bunker on the second hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2010. Ikeda shot a final-round 1-under 71 to finish 29th on his Masters debut.

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Ikeda finishes 29th at Masters golf tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda (R) smiles after his second shot on the second hole of the final round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 11, 2010. Ikeda shot a final-round 1-under 71 to finish 29th on his debut at the Masters.

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Ikeda in 3rd round at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan tees off on the first hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2010.

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan takes his second shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147.

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Japan's Ikeda at 17th after 1st round of Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Yuta Ikeda of Japan lines up his putt on the ninth hole in the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 8, 2010. Ikeda came in 17th with a two-under 70.

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Japan's Ikeda at 17th after 1st round of Masters

AUGUSTA, Georgia - Yuta Ikeda of Japan waves to the gallery after a birdie on the 16th hole in the first round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia on April 8, 2010. Ikeda came in 17th with a two-under 70.

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Ikeda misses 54-hole cut at Transitions C'ship

PALM HARBOR, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits his second shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Transitions Championship gold tournament at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 20, 2010. Ikeda came up one stroke shy of making the 54-hole cut at the tournament after shooting a 2-over 73.

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Ikeda makes cut, Ishikawa out at Transitions Championship

PALM HARBOR, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda watches his bunker shot on the first hole during the second round of the Transitions Championship gold tournament at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 19, 2010. Ikeda shot a 2-under 69 to move up 50 places and make the cut.

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Ishikawa, Ikeda ready for Transition Championship

PALM HARBOR, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (R) and compatriot Yuta Ikeda pose for photos after a practice session for the Transition Championship golf tournament at Innisbrook Golf and Spa Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 16, 2010.

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Ikeda hopes to make impact at Masters

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese golfer Yuta Ikeda holds up his invitation from Augusta National to the Masters golf tournament during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2010. The 24-year-old has earned a place in the April 8-11 event by virtue of his year-end world ranking of 33. The top 50 players are eligible to play.

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Golf stars Ishikawa, Ikeda team up

ICHIHARA, Japan - Japanese golf stars Ryo Ishikawa (front) and Yuta Ikeda line up a putt during the Three Tours Championship at King Fields Golf Club in Chiba Prefecture on Dec. 13, 2009. Ishikawa became the money champion for this year, while Ikeda came second.

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Ishikawa named MVP, Ikeda is Rookie of the Year

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa (L), Yuta Ikeda (C) and Isao Aoki, special adviser at the Japan Golf Tour Organization, shake hands during an award ceremony at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2009. Ishikawa, an 18-year-old golf star who became this year's money list winner, received the Most Valuable Player award while Ikeda, who was second on the money list, got the Rookie of the Year award.

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Ishikawa named MVP, Ikeda is Rookie of the Year

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa (R), an 18-year-old golf star who became this year's money list winner, and his rival Yuta Ikeda pose during a Japan Golf Tour Organization award ceremony at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2009. Ishikawa received a total of nine awards including Most Valuable Player while Ikeda, 23, who came second in the money ranking, was selected as the Rookie of the Year.

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Ikeda wins KBC Augusta in playoff, Ishikawa 3rd

FUKUOKA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda reacts after birdying to grab his second career victory at the Vana H Cup KBC Augusta tournament on Aug. 30 with a tournament record of 63.

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Ikeda claims maiden victory at Japan PGA Championship

ENIWA, Japan - Golfer Yuta Ikeda shows off the trophy after clinching his first career title at the Japan PGA Championship at Eniwa Country Club in Hokkaido on June 14.

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Ikeda claims maiden victory at Japan PGA Championship

ENIWA, Japan - Golfer Yuta Ikeda shows off the trophy after clinching his first career title at the Japan PGA Championship at Eniwa Country Club in Hokkaido on June 14. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Ikeda ties for 12th in British Open 1st round

Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a tee shot on the 14th hole during the first round of the British Open golf championship at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Troon, Scotland, on July 14, 2016. After the round, Ikeda, who will compete in the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics, sat in a tie for 12th place. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Ikeda plays practice round at St. Andrews

Japanese golfer Yuta Ikeda crosses the famous Swilcan Bridge during a practice round at the Old Course of St. Andrews in Scotland on July 14, 2015. The British Open will get under way on July 16. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kodaira takes 1-stroke win in Japan Open Golf

Japan's Satoshi Kodaira holds the victor's trophy after winning the 80th Japan Open Golf Championship by a one-stroke margin over defending champion and compatriot Yuta Ikeda at Rokko Kokusai Golf Club in Kobe on Oct. 18, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ikeda grabs RIZAP KBC Augusta golf tourney title for his 1st win of season

Yuta Ikeda acknowledges the gallery after a winning putt at the RIZAP KBC Augusta professional golf tournament at the Keya Golf Club in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2015. He racked up his first victory of the season with a final score of 20-under 268. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ikeda smiles with trophy after his first win of season

Yuta Ikeda holds the trophy after winning the RIZAP KBC Augusta professional golf tournament with a final score of 20-under 288 in Itoshima, Fukuoka Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yuta Ikeda wins KBC Augusta golf tournament

Yuta Ikeda is congratulated by fellow golfers for picking up his first victory of the season by winning the Rizap KBC Augusta at the Keya Golf Club in Itoshima, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 30, 2015. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Yuta Ikeda holds trophy after winning KBC Augusta

Yuta Ikeda holds the trophy after winning the Rizap KBC August at the Keya Golf Club in Itoshima, southwestern Japan, on Aug. 30. 2015. Ikeda finished the tournament at 20-under 268 for his first victory of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda makes cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Yuta Ikeda of Japan takes his second shot on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Ikeda had a 77 but scraped through on his Masters debut to tie for 40th on 3-over 147. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda hopes to make impact at Masters

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese golfer Yuta Ikeda holds up his invitation from Augusta National to the Masters golf tournament during a press conference at a hotel in Tokyo on Jan. 7, 2010. The 24-year-old has earned a place in the April 8-11 event by virtue of his year-end world ranking of 33. The top 50 players are eligible to play. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda makes an approach shot on the 18th hole of the final round at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Ikeda finished in a tie for 45th at 5 over. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda droops after finishing in a tie for 45th at 5 over at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda finishes 45th at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda makes a bunker shot on the 15th hole of the final round at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Ikeda finished in a tie for 45th at 5 over. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda launches a shot from a bunker on the second hole during the third round of the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 13, 2011. Ikeda tied for 43rd after the third round. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda at PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda responds to cheers from spectators after sinking a birdie putt on the ninth hole during the second round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 12, 2011. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa visits disaster-hit Onagawa

ONAGAWA, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa plays snag golf with local elementary school students at an evacuation center in the quake- and tsunami-hit town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 6, 2011. Ishikawa visited the evacuation center with nine other golfers including Isao Aoki and Yuta Ikeda and prepared meals for the evacuees. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa visits disaster-hit Onagawa

ONAGAWA, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa teaches local elementary school students how to play snag golf at an evacuation center in the quake- and tsunami-hit town of Onagawa, Miyagi Prefecture, on July 6, 2011. Ishikawa visited the evacuation center with nine other golfers including Isao Aoki and Yuta Ikeda and prepared meals for the evacuees. (Kyodo)