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Paris Olympics: Golf

Japan's Yuka Saso reacts to a bogey putt on the first hole during the third round of the women's golf event at the Paris Olympics on Aug. 9, 2024, at Le Golf National in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, France.

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Golf: Arnold Palmer Invitational

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan reacts after missing a bogey putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational golf tournament at Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida, on March 3, 2023.

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Arimura 7th after 2 rounds at World Ladies

TSUKUBAMIRAI, Japan - Chie Arimura finds the bottom of the cup for a birdie on the eighth hole during the World Ladies Championship at Ibaraki Golf Club in Tsukubamirai, Ibaraki Prefecture, on May 6, 2011. Arimura moved into a tie for seventh by matching the day's best round with a bogey-free 67 on the second day.

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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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Yokomine out of contention at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Sakura Yokomine of Japan looks at the ball on the third hole after making a triple bogey during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on July 10, 2010. Yokomine dropped six shots through 13 holes to sit at 6 over.

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Shin rallies to win Cyber Agent Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - South Korea's Shin Ji Yai poses with the winner's trophy after her victory in the Cyber Agent Ladies golf tournament at Tsurumai Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on May 2, 2010. Shin won the tournament after shooting a bogey-free 6-under 66 to finish at 8-under 208.

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Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after teeing off on the 5th hole during the second round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 12, 2010. The 18-year-old Japanese money title winner mixed six birdies with five bogeys and a double bogey en route to a 1-over 73 that dropped him into a tie for 131st at 3 over.

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Ishikawa plays in Pebble Beach National Pro-Am

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa looks at his club during the second round of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 12, 2010. The 18-year-old Japanese money title winner mixed six birdies with five bogeys and a double bogey en route to a 1-over 73 that dropped him into a tie for 131st at 3 over.

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Teenage golfer Ishikawa celebrates his 18th birthday

SAPPORO, Japan - Teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa (C) celebrates his 18th birthday on the first day of the ANA Open at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course on Sept. 17, 2009. The birthday boy enjoyed a bogey-free round, carding an eagle and two birdies en route to a 68 and an eight-way share of seventh.

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Fujita repeats playoff heroics to win Promise Ladies

KATO, Japan - Saiki Fujita is lifted up by fellow players at the Madame J Golf Club in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture on June 24 after she defeated Momoko Ueda in a playoff to successfully defend her title at the Promise Ladies. In a carbon copy of last year's triumph, the 21-year-old Fujita prevailed when she parred the first playoff hole at the 18th after Ueda had three-putted for bogey.

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Fudo wins 41st career title at Kosaido Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - Yuri Fudo shows off her trophy after claiming her 41st career title with a five-stroke victory at the Kosaido Ladies Golf Cup on May 27. The all-time Japan LPGA money leader had seven birdies, a bogey and a double bogey for a 10-under 206 total and her first win since the Life Card Ladies in April last year.

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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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Kitada sets early pace at Masters GC Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Rui Kitada shot a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 to take a one-stroke lead over money leader Shiho Oyama after the first round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 20.

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Sato takes 1st-round lead at Coca-Cola Tokai Classic

MIYOSHI, Japan - Nobuhito Sato shot a bogey-free 3-under-par 68 to take a one-stroke lead over India's Jeev Milkha Singh after the first round of the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic on the par-71 Miyoshi Country Club West Course in Aichi Prefecture on Sept. 28.

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Yokomine second at Japan Women's Open

IBARAKI, Japan - Jang Jeong of South Korea, winner of the 2005 Women's British Open, watches her driver shot during the first round of the Japan Women's Open at Ibaraki Country Club in Osaka on Sept. 28. Jang reeled off three birdies from the No. 1 on a bogey-free outward journey for a 69 and sole possession of first place.

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Yokomine wins Belluna ladies for 2nd title of year

KANRA, Japan - Sakura Yokomine holds her cup after winning the Belluna Ladies for her second title of the season at Obatago Golf Club in Gunma Prefecture on July 2. Yokomine made six birdies with a lone bogey to finish on 15-under 201, five strokes ahead of closest rivals Yui Kawahara and Namika Omata.

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Miyazato makes strong start at LPGA Championship

HAVRE DE GRACE, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato watches her tee shot during the first round of the LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock Golf Course in Havre de Grace, Maryland, on June 8. She fired a bogey-free 4-under-par 68 to put herself in a strong position four strokes off the pace in a share of seventh place behind sole leader Nicole Castrale, who carded a 64.

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Miyazato makes strong start at LPGA Championship

HAVRE DE GRACE, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato smiles after firing a bogey-free 4-under-par 68 to get off to a flying start in her second major after the first round of the LPGA Championship at Bulle Rock Golf Course on June 8.

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Miyazato grabs one-shot lead over Sorenstam at ShopRite Cl

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, United States - Japanese rookie Ai Miyazato smiles at a press conference after grabbing a one-shot lead over Annika Sorenstam at the ShopRite LPGA Classic on the Bay Course at Seaview Resort & Spa on June 3. Miyazato, who started the day in a tie for sixth place, made six birdies against one bogey for a two-round total of 10-under 132.

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Amanuma takes early lead in Kosaido Ladies

ICHIHARA, Japan - Chieko Amanuma shot a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 to take a one-stroke lead over money leader Shiho Oyama after the first round of the Kosaido Ladies Golf Cup on May 26 at Kosaido Golf Club in Chiba Prefecture.

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Fudo, Miyazato move up at Kraft Nabisco C'ship

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Yuri Fudo shot a bogey-free, three-under-par 69 to jump to a tie for 18th from the previous day's 46th after three rounds of the Kraft Nabisco Championship at the Mission Hills Country Club on April 1.

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Imano surges into lead at Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Japan's Yasuharu Imano fired a bogey-free 63 on Dec. 3 to grab a one-shot lead after three rounds of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club, setting himself up for a second title of the year on the Japanese men's tour.

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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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Katayama in joint lead after 3 rounds at Asahi Ryokuken

KEISEN, Japan - Shingo Katayama watches his approach shot during the third round of the Asahi Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial Open at Iizuka Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 5. Katayama, the current money rankings leader and Japan Open champion, carded five birdies against a lone bogey to place him in a share of the lead with Satoru Hirota and Nozomi Kawahara on 14-under 202.

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Fudo, Yoneyama share 1st-round lead at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - Midori Yoneyama watches her tee shot during the first round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club on Oct. 14. Yoneyama, who has won two tournaments this season, birdied two holes in each half of a bogey-free round to share the lead with Yuri Fudo at a 4-under-par 68.

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Smail still on top as Katayama closes in at Acom Int'l

OGAWA, Japan - New Zealand's David Smail shot a bogey-free 2-under-par 69 but saw his overnight lead cut to one shot heading into the final round of the Acom International at Ishioka Golf Club on Sept. 24.

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Imano, Goda share 1st-round lead at Suntory Open

INZAI, Japan - Veteran Hiroshi Goda carded a bogey-free 5-under-par 65 to share the first-round lead with compatriot Yasuharu Imano in the Suntory Open the par-70 Sobu Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 8.

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Imano, Goda share 1st-round lead at Suntory Open

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano carded a bogey-free 5-under-par 65 to share the first-round lead with veteran Hiroshi Goda in the Suntory Open at the par-70 Sobu Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 8.

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Yoneyama shares lead with S. Korean Ku at Promise Ladies

TOJO, Japan - South Korean Ku Yum Hee fires her driver shot during the second round of the Promise Ladies at Water Hills Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 25. She made five birdies against one bogey for a round of 68 to stay in a tie for first with Japan's Midori Yoneyama.

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Takayama moves into Mizuno Open lead

KASAOKA, Japan - Tadahiro Takayama is in action during the third round of the Mizuno Open at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club on June 25. He overcame blustery conditions to make eight birdies in a bogey-free 64 to climb atop the leaderboard with one round left.

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S. Korean Chang goes 3 clear at Mitsubishi Diamond Cup

MIKI, Japan - South Korean Chang Ik Je fired a bogey-free 6-under-par 64 to move into a three-stroke lead in the third round of the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup on May 28 at Higashi Hirono Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture.

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Kuwabara, Mahan share 1st-round lead at Casio World Open

KAIMON, Japan - Veteran Katsunori Kuwabara is in action in the first round of the Casio World Open at Ibusuki Golf Club in Kagoshima Prefecture on Nov. 25. He shot a bogey-free 6-under-par 66 to sit in a tie at the top of the leaderboard with second-year pro Hunter Mahan.

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(1)Woods closes in on Dunlop Phoenix title

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tiger Woods fired a bogey-free 5-under-par 65 to open up a 10-stroke lead after the third round of the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 20, moving into position for his first title since February on 13-under 197.

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Oyama moves in front at Elleair Ladies

SAITA, Japan - Shiho Oyama cards a bogey-free 7-under 65 and establishes a one-shot lead over money title chaser Ai Miyazato after the first round of the Elleair Ladies Open at Elleair Golf Club in Kagawa Prefecture on Nov. 19.

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Koga sets early pace at IDC Otsuka Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Miho Koga overcame an early double bogey to fire herself to the top of the leaderboard with a 4-under-par 68 after the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Course on Oct. 29.

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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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Mogi edges out Fudo for Munsingwear Ladies victory

INABE, Japan - Hiromi Mogi smiles with her cup in hands after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic at Ryosen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 19. The second-year pro made five birdies and a bogey for her second straight 4-under-par 68 to edge Japan's top player Yuri Fudo by one shot with a three-day total of 14-under 202.

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Tour debutante Asama takes top spot at Kosaido 1st round

ICHIHARA, Japan - Second-year pro Ikue Asama watches her iron shot during the first round of the Kosaido Ladies at Chiba Kosaido Country Club on May 28. She carded six birdies against a lone bogey to take sole possession of the first-round lead at 5-under-par 67 in her tour debut.

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(2) Australian Jones claims victory at Tsuruya Open

KAWANISHI, Japan - Australia's Brendan Jones smiles with his trophy in hands after claiming the 100 million yen Tsuruya Open at the par-71 Sports Shinko Country Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25. The 29-year-old rolled down five birdies against a bogey and a double bogey to finish two strokes clear of a quintet of golfers for his third victory on the Japanese GTO tour with a four-day total of 9-under 275.

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Miyazato surges into lead at Daikin Orchid 2nd round

TAMAGUSUKU, Japan - Eighteen-year-old Ai Miyazato waves to the gallery during the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies golf tournament at the Ryuku Golf Club in Okinawa Prefecture on March 6. She carded six birdies in a bogey-free round to leapfrog 12 golfers and took sole possession of the lead at 8-under-par 136 after two rounds of the tournament.

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Muraguchi grabs 3-stroke sole lead in 2nd-round Stanley Ladies

SUSONO, Japan - Fumiko Muraguchi shot a 4-under-par 68 for the second straight day in a bogey-free round to grab a three-stroke sole lead going into the final round of the 60 million yen Stanley Ladies Tomei Country Club in Susono in Shizuoka Prefecture on July 19.

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Omote takes lead at Toyo Suisan Ladies golf

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Junko Omote fired a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 to set a course record for a four-stroke lead after the first round of the Toyo Suisan Ladies Hokkaido golf tournament at Sapporo Kitahiroshima Prince Golf Course on July 11.

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(2)Izawa, Teshima share 2nd-round lead at Japan Golf Tour C'ship

TOMOBE, Japan - Taichi Teshima fired a no-bogey 65 in the second round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 4 to share a one-stroke lead with Toshimitsu Izawa.

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Fudo leads 1st-round Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies golf

TOYOTA, Japan - Yuri Fudo, money-rankings queen for the past three years, fired a bogey-free 7-under-par 65 for a two-stroke lead after the first round of the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies golf tournament in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture on May 23.

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American Hamilton extends lead in Fujisankei Classic golf

ITO, Japan - Overnight leader Todd Hamilton of the United States fired the day's best score of a no-bogey 65 on May 10 to extend his lead to four strokes going into the final round of the Fujisankei Classic on the Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Takahashi rallies for Miyagi TV Cup victory

TOMIYA, Japan - Mihoko Takahashi beams with the cup in hands after claiming a two-stroke victory in the Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open at the Rainbow Hills Golf Club in Miyagi Prefecture on Sept. 29. on Sunday to claim a two-stroke victory in the 60 million yen event. Takahashi, teeing off for the final round two strokes back, carded four birdies against one bogey on the front nine to grab a two-stroke advantage and then made it stand for her second win of the season.

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Imano wins Niigata Open

TOYOURA, Japan - Yasuharu Imano poses for a photograph after winning the NST Niigata Open at Nakamine Golf Club in Niigata Prefecture on July 28. and pick up his first title in nearly two years. Imano picked up the third title of his career after seven birdies against a sole bogey to finish on an 18-under total of 270, four strokes clear of second-placed Katsumasa Miyamoto.

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Izawa holds on to win Bridgestone Open golf

CHIBA, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa holds up the winner's cup at the Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21 after winning the Bridgestone Open. Izawa closed with a bogey-free 69 for a 14-under-par total of 274 as he claimed his fourth victory of the year and career 11th on the Japanese tour.

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Amanuma wins NEC Karuizawa golf

KARUIZAWA, Japan - Chieko Amanuma kisses her trophy after winning the NEC Karuizawa 72 golf tournament with a final-round 67 at the Karuizawa 72 Golf North Course in Nagano Prefecture on Aug. 12. She put together six birdies against one bogey on her way to a 9-under 207 total for her third victory of the year.

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Minoza comes from behind to snatch Fujisankei title

KAWANA, Japan - Frankie Minoza of the Philippines poses for photographers after winning the Fujisankei Classic golf tournament on the Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 6. Minoza, coming from behind with a seven-shot deficit, carded six birdies and one bogey for the day's best score en route to 8-under 276 to edge Japan's Tsukasa Watanabe by one stroke.