Yokomine one shot clear at Tour C'ship after two rounds

Yokomine one shot clear at Tour C'ship after two rounds

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sakura Yokomine prepares for putting during the second round of the Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 24. Yokomine made four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine as she shot a second-round 67 that put her in front by one shot. at the Japan LPGA Tour Championship.

Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Daisuke Maruyama took a huge stride toward his first tour title after a flurry of birdies on the back nine gave him a 6-under-par 65 and a seven-stroke lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura Country Club on Sept. 3.

Serizawa grabs share of lead at Fujisankei Classic

Serizawa grabs share of lead at Fujisankei Classic

ITO, Japan - Veteran Nobuo Serizawa reeled off nine birdies en route to a course record 8-under-par 63 for a share of the first-round lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Kawana Hotel Golf Course on May 6.

Birdie blitz moves Takesue in front at Masters Ladies

Birdie blitz moves Takesue in front at Masters Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Hiromi Takesue blitzed the front nine with five birdies on the way to a 6-under-par 66 and a one-stroke lead over up-and-coming Miho Koga after the second round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 1.

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots.

Takahashi rallies for Miyagi TV Cup victory

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.

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - Michiko Hattori wins the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament June 10 at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture. Hattori rallied with four birdies on the back nine to come from behind and snare the tournament by two strokes over Kayo Yamada.

Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

Maruyama closes in on 1st title at Fujisankei Classic

FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan - Daisuke Maruyama took a huge stride toward his first tour title after a flurry of birdies on the back nine gave him a 6-under-par 65 and a seven-stroke lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Fujizakura Country Club on Sept. 3. (Kyodo)

Yokomine one shot clear at Tour C'ship after two rounds

Yokomine one shot clear at Tour C'ship after two rounds

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Sakura Yokomine prepares for putting during the second round of the Japan LPGA Tour Championship at Miyazaki Country Club on Nov. 24. Yokomine made four birdies in a five-hole stretch on the back nine as she shot a second-round 67 that put her in front by one shot. at the Japan LPGA Tour Championship. (Kyodo)

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

Hoshino wins career 1st in Chunichi Crowns

TOGO, Japan - Hidemasa Hoshino celebrates after winning the Chunichi Crowns at the Nagoya Golf Club in Aichi Prefecture on May 5. The 25-year-old overcame a one-stroke deficit and carded three of four birdies on the back nine for a 10-under-par 270, beating out Toshimitsu Izawa, Taichi Teshima and Zaw Moe of Myanmar by three shots. (Kyodo)

Takahashi rallies for Miyagi TV Cup victory

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. (Kyodo)

Serizawa grabs share of lead at Fujisankei Classic

Serizawa grabs share of lead at Fujisankei Classic

ITO, Japan - Veteran Nobuo Serizawa reeled off nine birdies en route to a course record 8-under-par 63 for a share of the first-round lead at the Fujisankei Classic at Kawana Hotel Golf Course on May 6. (Kyodo)

Birdie blitz moves Takesue in front at Masters Ladies

Birdie blitz moves Takesue in front at Masters Ladies

MIKI, Japan - Hiromi Takesue blitzed the front nine with five birdies on the way to a 6-under-par 66 and a one-stroke lead over up-and-coming Miho Koga after the second round of the Masters GC Ladies at Masters Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Nov. 1. (Kyodo)

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - Michiko Hattori wins the Suntory Ladies Open golf tournament June 10 at the Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture. Hattori rallied with four birdies on the back nine to come from behind and snare the tournament by two strokes over Kayo Yamada.