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Oda wins his 1st Japanese tour money title

TOKYO, Japan - Komei Oda hits a shot during the final round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 7, 2014. Sharing third place at 6-under-par in the tournament, Oda won his first tour money title.

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Matsuyama wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot during the final round of the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Dec. 1, 2013. Matsuyama finished at 12-under-par 276 to win the tournament and capture his fourth victory of the season, becoming the first rookie to win the JGTO money title.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki hits a shot during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki reacts during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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66-year-old Jumbo Ozaki turns back clock with 62

KAWANISHI, Japan - Japanese golfer Masashi "Jumbo" Ozaki holds the ball between his fingers during the first round of the Tsuruya Open at the Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25, 2013. The 66-year-old shot a 9-under-par 62 to seize the first-round lead.

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Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

KOHLER, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the first hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Blackwolf Run in Kohler, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2012. Miyazato sat one shot adrift of American trio Brittany Lincicome, Lizette Salas and Cristie Kerr in a tie for fourth place in the opening round, carding a 2-under-par 70.

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McIlroy wins U.S. Open with new record

BETHESDA, United States - Rory McIlroy from Northern Ireland watches his birdie at the 18th hole during the final round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Maryland on June 19, 2011. McIlroy captured his first major title with a 16-under 268 total, the most strokes under par in 111 U.S. Opens.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan lines up his putt on the fifth green during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan tees off on the 12th hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits a shot on the first hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Ishikawa plays Northern Trust Open

LOS ANGELES, United States - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits from the bunker on the seventh hole during the first round of the Northern Trust Open at the Riviera Country Club in California on Feb. 4, 2010. Ishikawa placed ninth and posted 3-under-par 68.

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Woods in 1st round of PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - Tiger Woods tees off as a child looks on from the trees on the 17th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 13. Woods placed first, shooting a 5-under-par 67.

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Woods in 1st round of PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - Tiger Woods tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of the PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 13. Woods placed first, shooting a 5-under-par 67.

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Fukushima finishes 12th in Kraft Nabisco 1st round

RANCHO MIRAGE, United States - Japan's Akiko Fukushima (C) smiles on April 2 after finishing two under par 70 to place 12th in the first round of the Kraft Nabisco Championship, the first major tournament of the year on the LPGA Tour at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, California.

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Golf: Yokoo edges in front in 1st round of Nippon Series

TOKYO, Japan - Kaname Yokoo takes a full swing in the first round of the season-ending Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in Tokyo on Dec. 4. Yokoo went on a birdie binge to take a one-shot lead with a 7-under-par 63.

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Golf: Teenager Ishikawa gets 1st professional win

KOKA, Japan - Sixteen-year-old golfer Ryo Ishikawa holds the winning trophy after clinching his first title as a professional with a victory at the Kansai Open in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, on Aug. 24. Ishikawa, who became the youngest Japanese tour event winner in May last year and turned pro in January, shot a final-round 69 that gave him a four-stroke win at the regional tournament in western Japan with a 72-hole total of 12-under-par 276.

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Golf: Teenager Ishikawa gets 1st professional win

KOKA, Japan - Sixteen-year-old golfer Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after picking up his first title as a professional with a victory at the Kansai Open in Koka, Shiga Prefecture, on Aug. 24. Ishikawa, who became the youngest Japanese tour event winner in May last year and turned pro in January, shot a final-round 69 that gave him a four-stroke win at the regional tournament in western Japan with a 72-hole total of 12-under-par 276.

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Golf: Moromizato wins AXA Ladies for 3rd career title

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato is lifted into the air by fellow players after she shot a 2-under-par 70 in the final round of the AXA Ladies at Tomakomai Golf Resort 72 Emina Golf Club in Hokkaido on Aug. 10 to pick up her third career title and first of the year.

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Fukushima charges into lead at Belluna Ladies

KANRA, Japan - Tour veteran Akiko Fukushima moved into sole possession of the lead after the second round of the Belluna Ladies at Obatago Golf Club on June 30, shooting a 6-under-par 66 that put her in position to win her first title of the year.

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Jones takes 1st-round lead at Mizuno Open Yomiuri Classic

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - Australian Brendan Jones fired a 7-under-par 65 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the Mizuno Open Yomiuri Classic at Yomiuri Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 21.

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Miyazato takes 1st-round lead at ADT Championships

WEST PALM BEACH, United States - U.S. LPGA rookie Ai Miyazato speaks in an interview after firing a 4-under-par 68 to grab a one stroke lead after the first round of the season-ending ADT Championship at West Palm Beach in Florida on Nov. 17.

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Miyazato takes 1st-round lead at ADT Championships

WEST PALM BEACH, United States - U.S. LPGA rookie Ai Miyazato tees off at the 14th hole of the season-ending ADT Championship with the Stars and Stripes in the background at West Palm Beach in Florida on Nov. 17. She fired a 4-under-par 68 to grab a one stroke lead after the first round.

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Yokomine edges in front at Hisako Higuchi Ladies

HANNO, Japan - Sakura Yokomine reacts after sinking an eagle putt on the ninth during the first round of the Hisako Higuchi IDC Otsuka Ladies at Musashigaoka Golf Courseon Oct. 27. She fired a 6-under-par 66 and set the early pace.

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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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Miyazato 2nd after Miyagi TV Cup 1st-round

RIFU, Japan - U.S. LPGA tour rookie Ai Miyazato kicked off her bid for a second title of the year on home soil with a 2-under-par 70 and took second place after the first round of the Miyagi TV Dunlop Ladies Open at Rifu Golf Club in Miyagi Prefecture on Sept. 22.

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Oyama off to strong start in Yonex Ladies

NAGAOKA, Japan - Shiho Oyama got off to a strong start in her bid for her fifth victory of the year Aug. 25, shooting a 4-under-par 68 to take the lead after the first round of the Yonex Ladies at the Yonex Country Club in Niigata Prefecture.

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Uehira sets early pace at Sega Sammy Cup

CHITOSE, Japan - Little-known golfer Masamichi Uehira took a one-shot lead in the first round of the Sega Sammy Cup , shooting a 5-under-par 67 that featured seven birdies in 10 holes at The North Country Golf Club in Hokkaido on July 20.

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Shinsakaue takes 1st-round lead at Philanthropy Championship

ITAKO, Japan - Unheralded Yuko Shinsakaue shot a 5-under-par 67 to take the lead after the first round of the Philanthropy LPGA Players Championship at Itako Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on July 20.

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Veteran Murota takes lead after 1st round of Tour C'Ship

KASAMA, Japan - Veteran Kiyoshi Murota fired a 5-under-par 65 to take the lead after the first round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 29.

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Yokomine grabs lead at suspended Nichirei Ladies

MIHO, Japan - Sakura Yokomine shot a 7-under-par 65 to take the provisional lead June 16 after the first round of the Nichirei Ladies was suspended due to strong rain at Miho Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture.

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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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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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Oba in front by 4 shots at Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies

TOYOTA, Japan - Michie Oba fired a 7-under-par 65 to take a four-shot lead over South Koreans Lee Ji Hee and Shin Hyun Ju after the first round of the Chukyo TV Bridgestone Ladies Open on the Chukyo Golf Club's Ishino Course on May 19.

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Miyazato in contention for 1st title in LPGA rookie season

ORLANDO, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato speaks after finishing the third day of the Ginn Clubs & Resorts Open in Orland, Florida, on April 28. Miyazato stayed in contention for the first title of her rookie season on the U.S. LPGA Tour after a 2-under-par 70 moved her into second place heading into the final round

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Murota tied for lead at Tsuruya Open

KAWANISHI, Japan - Kiyoshi Murota shot a 3-under-par 68 to share the lead with Tatsuya Mitsuhashi after the first round of the Tsuruya Open Yamanohara Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 20.

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Fukushima takes share of lead at Life Card Ladies

KIKUYO, Japan - Veteran Akiko Fukushima shot a solid 5-under-par 67 to grab a share of the lead after the first round of the Life Card Ladies at Kumamoto Airport Country Club on April 14.

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Ueda takes share of lead at Life Card Ladies

KIKUYO, Japan - U.S. LPGA tour player Momoko Ueda shot a solid 5-under-par 67 to grab a share of the lead after the first round of the Life Card Ladies at Kumamoto Airport Country Club on April 14.

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Nakagawa off to flyer at season-opening Token Homemate Cup

KANI, Japan - Katsuya Nakagawa fired a superb 10-under-par 62 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the season-opening Token Homemate Cup at Shuga Country Club on April 13.

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Oyama takes early lead at Studio Alice Ladies Open

MIKI, Japan - Shiho Oyama watches her tee shot during the first round of the Studio Alice Ladies Open on the Hanayashiki Golf Club's Yokawa Course in Hyogo Prefecture on April 7. Oyama emerged on top of a crowded leaderboard after shooting a 2-under-par 70.

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Mogi sets early pace at Accordia Golf Ladies

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Hiromi Mogi shot a steady 4-under-par 68 to take the lead after the first round of the Accordia Golf Ladies at Aoshima Golf Club in Miyazaki on March 10.

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Miyazato gets off to steady start at Fields Open in Hawaii

KAPOLEI, United States - LPGA Tour rookie Ai Miyazato hits a shot from the bunker on the second hole during the first round of the Fields Open at Ko Olina Golf Club in Hawaii on Feb. 23. She got off to a solid start with a 4-under-par 68 that put her in a tie for 14th place

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Yoneyama takes 1-shot lead at Elleair Ladies Open

MATSUYAMA, Japan - Midori Yoneyama got off to a strong start in her bid for a third victory this season after firing a 5-under-par 67 in the first round of the Elleair Ladies Open Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama on Nov. 18.

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Mogi takes 1st-round lead at Itoen Ladies

CHONAN, Japan - Hiromi Mogi overcame a shaky start to shoot a 3-under-par 69 and take the lead after the first round of the Itoen Ladies at Great Island Club in Chiba Prefecture on Nov. 11.

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Australian Durdin in front at Masters GC Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Australian Tamie Durdin fired herself to the top of the leaderboard with a 6-under-par 66 in the first round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 21.

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

CHIBA, Japan - Yuri Fudo watches her tee shot during the first round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club on Oct. 14. Fudo, on her 29th birthday, started strongly in pursuit of her fifth title of the year, shooting a 4-under-par 68 to share the lead with compatriot Midori Yoneyama.

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Chand grabs lead after 1st round of Japan Open

MIKI, Japan - Fijian Dinesh Chand watches his approach shot during the first round of the Japan Open at Hirono Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 13. Chand got off to a solid start, taking a one-stroke lead atop the leaderboard after firing 4-under-par 67.