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Golf: British Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan plays a shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Portrush Golf Club in Portrush, Northern Ireland, on July 17, 2025.

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Ryan Fox Wins RBC Canadian Open

Ryan Fox celebrates with his daughters Margot and Isobel after winning the RBC Canadian Open golf tournament on the fourth playoff hole in Caledon, Ont., Sunday, June 8, 2025. Photo by Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 17, 2025.

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Golf: PGA Championship

Ryo Hisatsune of Japan hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the PGA Championship golf tournament at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 17, 2025.

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Golf: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole in the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am golf tournament on Feb. 1, 2025, at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California.

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Golf: Farmers Insurance Open

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the first round of the Farmers Insurance Open golf tournament on Jan. 22, 2025, at Torrey Pines Golf Course in La Jolla, California.

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Golf: British Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama plays a shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the British Open golf tournament at Royal Troon in Troon, Scotland, on July 21, 2024.

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Golf: Memorial Tournament

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the Memorial Tournament at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio, on June 9, 2024.

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Golf: Chevron Championship

Japan's Hinako Shibuno hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the third round of the Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the season, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, on April 20, 2024.

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Golf: Kroger Queen City Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan reacts after sinking a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the second round of the Kroger Queen City Championship golf tournament at Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Sept. 8, 2023.

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Golf: Evian Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the Evian Championship golf tournament at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, on July 29, 2023.

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Golf: Evian Championship

Nasa Hataoka of Japan makes a birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the Evian Championship golf tournament at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, on July 29, 2023.

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Golf: U.S. Women's Open

Harukyo Nomura of Japan flashes a smile after sinking a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on July 6, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan reads the green on the fourth hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: Rocket Mortgage Classic

Satoshi Kodaira of Japan acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie on the fourth hole during the third round of the Rocket Mortgage Classic at Detroit Golf Club in Michigan on July 1, 2023.

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Golf: U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama reads the green on the fourth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club in California on June 17, 2023.

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Golf: U.S. Open

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama sinks a birdie putt on the fourth hole during the third round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club in California on June 17, 2023.

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Golf: ShopRite LPGA Classic

Harukyo Nomura of Japan hits her second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic golf tournament on the Bay Course of Seaview in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 9, 2023.

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Golf: Chevron Championship

Japan's Saki Baba hits out of a bunker on the fourth hole during the second round of the Chevron Championship, the first women's golf major of the season, at The Club at Carlton Woods in The Woodlands, Texas, on April 21, 2023.

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Golf: Sentry Tournament of Champions

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits his second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Sentry Tournament of Champions golf tournament at the Plantation Course at Kapalua in Maui, Hawaii, on Jan. 5, 2023.

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Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters golf tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Shingo Katayama watches his tee shot in the seventh hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 12. Katayama came in fourth at 10-under-par in the tournament.

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Japan's Katayama comes in 4th in Masters gold tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Shingo Katayama chips out of the bunker on the 17th hole during the final round of the Masters gold tournament at the August National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, April 12. Katayama came in fourth at 10-under-par in the tournament.

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Matsuyama in Waste Management Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, United States - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama tosses his putter after missing a birdie putt at the 17th hole in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale golf club in Arizona on Feb. 2, 2014. He finished in a tie for fourth.

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Golf: Matsuyama finishes tied for 27th in Sony Open in Hawaii

HONOLULU, United States, Jan. 15 Kyodo - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama fails to make a birdie on the fourth hole during the final round of the Sony Open at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Jan. 15, 2017. Matsuyama finished tied for 27th.

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Japan leads group B at International Crown

OWING MILLS, United States - Japan's Mika Miyazato (L) and compatriot Mamiko Higa celebrate after making a birdie on the fourth hole during the second day of the inaugural International Crown golf tournament at the Caves Valley Golf Club in Owing Mills, Maryland, on July 25, 2016. Japan leads Pool B with six points in the eight-country competition.

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British Open golf

HOYLAKE, United Kingdom - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa hits a tee shot on the fourth hole during the opening round of the British Open Championship at the Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, on July 17, 2014.

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Matsuyama wins Memorial for 1st U.S. PGA title

DUBLIN, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama (L) is congratulated by tournament host Jack Nicklaus on June 1, 2014, on the green of the 18th hole at the Muirfield Village Golf Club, the first playoff hole where he beat American Kevin Na to win the Memorial Tournament, in Dublin, Ohio. Matsuyama, who finished at 13-under 275, is the fourth Japanese player to win a U.S. tour event.

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Golf 5 Ladies

BIBAI, Japan - Yumiko Yoshida holds the trophy after winning the Golf 5 Ladies on the fourth playoff hole at Alpen Golf Club in Hokkaido on Sept. 8, 2013.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R front) pars the fourth hole of the second round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 2, 2013. Woods and Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (behind Woods) are paired for the first two rounds.

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Bridgestone Invitational golf

AKRON, United States - U.S. golfer Tiger Woods (R) holds the driver of Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama (L) after Woods teed off on the fourth hole of the first found of Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 1, 2013. Woods and Matsuyama are paired for the first two rounds.

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2013 Masters tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States hits his tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 2013. Woods finished fourth.

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2013 Masters tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States hits a bunker shot on the 18th hole during the final round of the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 14, 2013. Woods finished fourth.

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Mika Miyazato finishes 4th at Women's British Open

HOYLAKE, Britain - Japan's Mika Miyazato watches her tee shot on the 14th hole during the final round of the Women's British Open at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England, on Sept. 16, 2012. Miyazato finished fourth.

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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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Yokomine at JLPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Japan's Sakura Yokomine hits a shot on the fourth hole during the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2011.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th at Bridgestone Invitational

AKRON, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa squats on his heels after missing a par putt on hole No. 15 in the final round of the Bridgestone Invitational at Firestone Country Club in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 7, 2011. The 19-year-old finished at 12-under 268 in a tie for fourth, his highest place outside of Japan.

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Ueda at LPGA Championship

PITTSFORD, United States - Japan's Momoko Ueda tees off on the fourth hole during the first round of the LPGA Championship at the Locust Hill Country Club in the state of New York on June 23, 2011.

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Ishikawa at Japan Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa waves to the crowd after sinking a birdie putt on the 17th hole during the first round of the Japan Open at Aichi Country Club on Oct. 14, 2010. Ishikawa shot a 3-under 68, leaving him in a tie for fourth place after the first day of the tournament.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th in Tokai Classic

MIYOSHI, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa blasts a ball out of a bunker on the 7th hole in Miyoshi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture during the final round of the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic on Oct. 3, 2010. Defending champion Ishikawa shot a 69 to finish fourth in the tournament two strokes behind the leaders.

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Ishikawa finishes 4th in Tokai Classic

MIYOSHI, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa pumps his fist after sinking a putt for an eagle on the 7th hole at Miyoshi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture during the final round of the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic on Oct. 3, 2010. Defending champion Ishikawa shot a 69 to finish fourth in the tournament two strokes behind the leaders.

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Miyazato at Evian Masters in France

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato pumps her fist after sinking a birdie putt on the fourth hole in the first round of the Evian Masters golf tournament in Evian, France, on July 22, 2010.

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Ai Miyazato at U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan misses her birdie putt on the fourth hole during the second round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania, on July 10, 2010. Miyazato was at 4 over after three holes when play was suspended due to heavy rain on July 9.

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Ishikawa at Scottish Open

GLASGOW, Scotland - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan hits his second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Scottish Open golf tournament at the Loch Lomond Golf Club in Glasgow on July 8, 2010.

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Woods finishes 4th at Masters golf tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States walks to the green from a bunker 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. Woods, returning from a self-imposed absence after a highly publicized sex scandal, tied for fourth with K.J. Choi at 11 under.

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Woods finishes 4th at Masters golf tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States reacts after failing to hit his ball 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. Woods, returning from a self-imposed absence after a highly publicized sex scandal, tied for fourth with K.J. Choi at 11 under.

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Maruyama wins JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeki Maruyama holds the trophy after getting his first win since returning full time to the Japanese tour at the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 40-year-old Maruyama, a three-time winner on the U.S. PGA Tour, captured his 10th career JGTO title when he defeated South Korean Kim Kyung Tae with a par on the fourth playoff hole.

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Maruyama wins JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Shigeki Maruyama celebrates after getting his first win since returning full time to the Japanese tour in the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 6, 2009. The 40-year-old Maruyama, a three-time winner on the U.S. PGA Tour, captured his 10th career JGTO title when he defeated South Korean Kim Kyung Tae with a par on the fourth playoff hole.

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Mitsuka off to solid start at Women's British Open

LYTHAM ST. ANNES, England - Japan's Yuko Mitsuka plays her second shot on the fourth hole during the first round of the Women's British Open golf tournament at Royal Lytham and St. Annes Golf course in England on July 30. Mitsuka, a three-time winner in Japan, tied for fourth with a 1-under 71.

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Miyazato takes part in British Open

Lytham St. Annes, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato tees off on the fourth hole in the first round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club on July 30.

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Miyazato takes part in British Open

Lytham St. Annes, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato waves to the gallery on the fourth hole in the first round of the Ricoh Women's British Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes Golf Club on July 30.