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Golf: Masters Tournament

Spain's Jon Rahm hoists the trophy during the green jacket ceremony after winning the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2023. Rahm finished at 12-under 276 for a four-stroke victory.

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Golf: Masters Tournament

Spain's Jon Rahm holds the Masters trophy, a replica of the clubhouse in sterling silver, at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2023. Rahm finished at 12-under 276 for a four-stroke victory.

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Yokomine grabs 4-shot lead at Shin Caterpillar Ladies

HAKONE, Japan - Sakura Yokomine shot her second straight 6-under 67 on Aug. 18 to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ladies. The six-time winner on the Japan LPGA tour started the day with an eagle on the par-3 first hole as she did in the opening round and birdied Nos. 5, 6 and 9 before making the turn at the par-73 Daihakone Country Club.

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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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Teshima moves into Bridgestone Open lead with 63

CHIBA, Japan - Taichi Teshima waves to the galleries after sinking a birdie putt during the third round of the Bridgestone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. He matched the 18-hole tournament record with a 63 to take a four-stroke lead over overnight leader Kiyoshi Maita.

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Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano responds to the galleries after shoot the low round for the second straight day with a 6-under-par 64 to open up a four-stroke lead at the midpoint of the Suntory Open at at Sobu Country Club's par-70 Sobu Course in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 9.

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(1)DiMarco leads after 3rd round at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Chris DiMarco responds to galleries after sinking a birdie on the 7th hole at the 2005 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 9. DiMarco holds a four-stroke lead over three-time Masters champion Tiger Woods after nine holes in the third round, the remainder of which will be played along with the final round on April 10.

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Sorenstam extends lead at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam is in action during the second round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. She took sole possession of the lead after shooting a 3-under-par 66 for a four-stroke advantage, putting herself in prime position to win her fourth straight Mizuno Classic title.

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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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England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

NAGOYA, Japan - English invitee Justin Rose put together seven birdies for a 7-under-par 63 on May 4 to open up a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Chunichi Crowns tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club's par-70 Wago Course.

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Honda to market new lightweight 4-stroke engine

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said April 22 it will put on the market in June what it claims is the world's lightest four-stroke engine designed for a variety of handheld power equipment. The new GX25 25 cc, 360-degree inclinable engine weighs 2.78 kilograms and sells for a suggested retail price of 30,000 yen.

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Higo opens up 4-shot lead at JLPGA Tour Championship

SADOWARA, Japan - Overnight co-leader Kaori Higo watches the ball after her ninth-hole putting the Japan LPGA Tour championship at the Hibiscus Golf Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 24, 2001. Higo pulled away from an elite field on the Japanese women's circuit after a third-round 66, taking a four-stroke lead into the final round.

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Wilson cruises to victory in Japan PGA Championship

MAEBARU, Japan - Dean Wilson holds the champion's trophy at Queen's Hill Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 13. Wilson, a 31-year-old Hawaii native, marked a four-stroke victory in the Japan PGA Championship for his first major title on the Japanese tour.

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Sorenstam extends lead at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam is in action during the second round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 6. She took sole possession of the lead after shooting a 3-under-par 66 for a four-stroke advantage, putting herself in prime position to win her fourth straight Mizuno Classic title. (Kyodo)

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(1)DiMarco leads after 3rd round at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Chris DiMarco responds to galleries after sinking a birdie on the 7th hole at the 2005 Masters tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia April 9. DiMarco holds a four-stroke lead over three-time Masters champion Tiger Woods after nine holes in the third round, the remainder of which will be played along with the final round on April 10. (Kyodo)

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Imano 4 shots ahead after Suntory Open 2nd round

INZAI, Japan - Yasuharu Imano responds to the galleries after shoot the low round for the second straight day with a 6-under-par 64 to open up a four-stroke lead at the midpoint of the Suntory Open at at Sobu Country Club's par-70 Sobu Course in Chiba Prefecture on Sept. 9. (Kyodo)

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Teshima moves into Bridgestone Open lead with 63

CHIBA, Japan - Taichi Teshima waves to the galleries after sinking a birdie putt during the third round of the Bridgestone Open at Sodegaura Country Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 21. He matched the 18-hole tournament record with a 63 to take a four-stroke lead over overnight leader Kiyoshi Maita. (Kyodo)

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Yokomine grabs 4-shot lead at Shin Caterpillar Ladies

HAKONE, Japan - Sakura Yokomine shot her second straight 6-under 67 on Aug. 18 to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ladies. The six-time winner on the Japan LPGA tour started the day with an eagle on the par-3 first hole as she did in the opening round and birdied Nos. 5, 6 and 9 before making the turn at the par-73 Daihakone Country Club. (Kyodo)

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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. (Kyodo)

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Honda to market new lightweight 4-stroke engine

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said April 22 it will put on the market in June what it claims is the world's lightest four-stroke engine designed for a variety of handheld power equipment. The new GX25 25 cc, 360-degree inclinable engine weighs 2.78 kilograms and sells for a suggested retail price of 30,000 yen.

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Wilson cruises to victory in Japan PGA Championship

MAEBARU, Japan - Dean Wilson holds the champion's trophy at Queen's Hill Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on May 13. Wilson, a 31-year-old Hawaii native, marked a four-stroke victory in the Japan PGA Championship for his first major title on the Japanese tour.

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Honda develops new fuel injection system for 50 cc scooter

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said Oct. 3 it has developed what it calls the world's first electronically controlled fuel injection system (in handout photo) for use in four-stroke, 50 cc engines. The new system, called PGM-FI, will be available on a new motor scooter model in Japan in the spring of 2004. (Kyodo)

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England's Rose leads Chunichi Crowns by 4 shots

NAGOYA, Japan - English invitee Justin Rose put together seven birdies for a 7-under-par 63 on May 4 to open up a four-stroke lead heading into the final round of the Chunichi Crowns tournament at the Nagoya Golf Club's par-70 Wago Course.

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Honda to sell mower using new lightweight 4-stroke engine

TOKYO, Japan - Honda Motor Co. said April 22 it will put on the market in July a mower equipped with what it claims is the world's lightest four-stroke engine designed for a variety of handheld power equipment. The mower, equipped with the GX25 25 cc engine, sells for 49,800 yen to 54,800 yen.