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Japan golfer Oda in action on final day of PGA tour

NISHIWAKI, Japan - Japan's Komei Oda fires his second shot on the 14th hole on the final day of the PGA Championship Nissin Cupnoodles Cup 2014 at the Golden Valley golf course in Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, on June 8, 2014. Oda finished one stroke behind winner Taichi Teshima in a second-place tie at 8-under 280.

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Studio Alice golf

MIKI, Japan - Esther Lee of South Korea reacts after winning her first title after eight years on the Japan LPGA tour with a one-stroke victory over O. Sattaya at the Studio Alice Ladies Open at Hanayashiki Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 13, 2014.

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Studio Alice golf

MIKI, Japan - Esther Lee of South Korea holds the trophy after winning her first title after eight years on the Japan LPGA tour with a one-stroke victory over O. Sattaya at the Studio Alice Ladies Open at Hanayashiki Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 13, 2014.

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Tanihara at Sony Open

HONOLULU, United States - Japan's Hideto Tanihara acknowledges the crowd during the second round of the Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Jan. 10, 2014. Tanihara moved into a tie for second one stroke behind the leader after firing a 5-under-par 65.

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Tanihara at Sony Open

HONOLULU, United States - Japan's Hideto Tanihara plays in the second round of the Sony Open at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Jan. 10, 2014. Tanihara moved into a tie for second one stroke behind the leader after firing a 5-under-par 65.

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Sea lion conducts rehearsal for New Year writing

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Leo, a 10-year-old male sea lion, strikes a pose after writing in one stroke the word "mi," meaning snake -- the Chinese zodiac sign for the year of 2013 -- at the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 26, 2012. The aquarium allowed the press to witness a rehearsal for its popular New Year event -- a calligraphy writing display by a sea lion -- held every year since 2004.

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Sea lion conducts rehearsal for New Year writing

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Leo, a 10-year-old male sea lion, strikes a pose after writing in one stroke the word "mi," meaning snake -- the Chinese zodiac sign for the year of 2013 -- at the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 26, 2012. The aquarium allowed the press to witness a rehearsal for its popular New Year event -- a calligraphy writing display by a sea lion -- held every year since 2004.

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Sea lion conducts rehearsal for New Year writing

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Leo, a 10-year-old male sea lion, uses an ink brush to write the word "mi," meaning snake -- the Chinese zodiac sign for the year of 2013 -- in one stroke, at the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium in Yokohama, near Tokyo, on Dec. 26, 2012. The aquarium allowed the press to witness a rehearsal for its popular New Year event -- a calligraphy writing display by a sea lion -- held every year since 2004.

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Baba wins 1st major at Japan Women's Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Yukari Baba celebrates after putting on the 18th hole of the final round of the Japan Women's Open at Nagoya Golf Club's famed Wago Course in Aichi Prefecture on Oct. 2, 2011. Baba managed a par on the last hole to win by one stroke for her first major title.

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Bradley wins PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Keegan Bradley of the United States pumps his fist with joy after winning his first major at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Bradley defeated compatriot Jason Dufner by one stroke in a three-hole playoff after they finished regulation play at 8-under 272.

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Bradley wins PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Keegan Bradley of the United States holds the trophy after winning his first major at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Bradley defeated compatriot Jason Dufner by one stroke in a three-hole playoff after they finished regulation play at 8-under 272.

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Bradley wins PGA C'ship

JOHNS CREEK, United States - Keegan Bradley of the United States pumps his fist with joy after winning his first major at the PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, on Aug. 14, 2011. Bradley defeated compatriot Jason Dufner by one stroke in a three-hole playoff after they finished regulation play at 8-under 272.

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Hiratsuka leads Sun Chlorella

OTARU, Japan - Tetsuji Hiratsuka is seen in action in the first round of the Sun Chlorella Classic at Otaru Country Club in Hokkaido on July 28, 2011. Hiratsuka shot a 7-under 65, taking a one-stroke lead over Yuta Ikeda.

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Inkster misses chance to become oldest winner

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Juli Inkster of the United States tees off during the Sime Darby LPGA Malaysia golf tournament in Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 24, 2010. The 50-year-old missed a chance to make history as the oldest winner of an LPGA tournament by one stroke.

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Ishikawa in 2nd round of Canon Open

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Money leader Ryo Ishikawa plays a shot in the second round of the Canon Open at Totsuka Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture on Oct. 8, 2010. Ishikawa shot 69 to move one stroke behind a group of five sharing the lead in the tournament.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland reacts after winning the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Northern Ireland's McDowell wins U.S. Open golf championship

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland holds up the U.S. Open Golf Championship trophy after winning the event with an even-par total of 284 at Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, on June 20, 2010. McDowell beat France's Gregory Havret by one stroke to become the first European in 40 years to win the trophy.

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Ishikawa one shot back after Tour C'ship 1st round

KASAMA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa hits his approach shot on the 17th hole during the first round of the Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 3, 2010. The 18-year-old Ishikawa shot a 1-under 70 to sit one stroke behind leader Katsumasa Miyamoto in a tie for second.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi waves to the gallery after a birdie on the ninth hole during the final round of the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title at the tournament.

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Taniguchi wins Japan PGA C'ship for 3rd major title

NAGASAKI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi holds up the winner's trophy after his victory in the Japan PGA Championship golf tournament at Passage Kinkai Island Golf Club in Nagasaki on May 16, 2010. Taniguchi edged Tetsuji Hiratsuka by one stroke for his third career major title.

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Ikeda misses 54-hole cut at Transitions C'ship

PALM HARBOR, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda hits his second shot on the 11th hole during the third round of the Transitions Championship gold tournament at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Florida, on March 20, 2010. Ikeda came up one stroke shy of making the 54-hole cut at the tournament after shooting a 2-over 73.

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Ishikawa gets 4th win of year at Tokai Classic

MIYOSHI, Japan - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa holds up the trophy for his win at the Coca-Cola Tokai Classic by one stroke over little-known Takeshi Kajikawa at Miyoshi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture on Oct. 4, 2009.

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Thailand's Chawalit takes Mitsubishi Diamond Cup lead

OARAI, Japan - Thailand's Chawalit Plaphol moves to the top of the leaderboard with a one-stroke lead over Japan's Tetsuya Haraguchi after the second round of the Mitsubishi Diamond Cup at Oarai Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on May 29.

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Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo (L) finishes the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai (R).

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Japan's Fudo leads after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Yuri Fudo smiles during a news conference after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Fudo shot a 13-under-par 203, leading by one stroke over South Korea's Shin Ji Yai.

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China's Zhang moves into sole lead at AXA Ladies

TOMAKOMAI, Japan - In-form Chinese Zhang Na set herself up for a second title in as many weeks after a second-round 70 gave her a one-stroke lead at the AXA Ladies at the South Course of Tomakomai Golf Resort 72 Emina Golf Club on July 28.

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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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Saiki wins Fujisankei Ladies

ITO, Japan - Tour rookie Miki Saiki shows off her victory plaque after winning the Fujisankei Ladies Classic at Kawana Hotel Golf Course in Shizuoka Prefecture on April 22. The 22-year-old Saiki shot a final-round 3-under 69 to close at 6-under 210, one stroke clear of overnight leader Ayako Uehara and Midori Yoneyama.

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Third round of Masters Tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Stuart Appleby chases his tee shot during the third round of the Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club in August, Georgia, on April 7. He shot a 2-over-par 218 total to take a one-stroke lead over Tiger Woods and Justin Rose.

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Third round of Masters Tournament

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods anxiously traces his second shot during the third round of the Masters Tournament at August National Golf Club in August, Georgia, on April 7. He shot an even-par 72 and stood in a tie for second with Justin Rose, one stroke behind leader Stuart Appleby.

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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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Ichihara wins 1st career title as Singh falters

KEISEN, Japan - Japan's Tatsuhiko Ichihara came from five shots behind to win the Asahi Ryokuken Yomiuri Memorial golf for his first career victory, edging India's Jeev Milkha Singh by one stroke at Aso Iizuka Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Nov. 5.

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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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Moromizato hangs on to win Sankyo Ladies for career 1st

KIRYU, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato is moved to tears after winning her first career title with a one-stroke victory at the Sankyo Ladies Open at Akagi Country Club on Oct. 8.

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Moromizato hangs on to win Sankyo Ladies for career 1st

KIRYU, Japan - Shinobu Moromizato smiles with her trophy in hands after winning her first career title with a one-stroke victory at the Sankyo Ladies Open at Akagi Country Club on Oct. 8.

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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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Tajima clings onto sole lead in Omaezaki

OMAEZAKI, Japan - Soshi Tajima reacts after sinking his birdie putt in the third round of the Golf Tournament in Omaezaki on July 29. Tajima remained in pole position but saw his overnight lead trimmed to one stroke after an even-par 71.

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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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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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Kim keeps 1-shot lead over Sorenstam at Mizuno Classic

OTSU, Japan - South Korean Kim Young maintained her one-stroke lead over four-time defending champion Annika Sorenstam after both players shot 67s in the second round of the Mizuno Classic Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 5.

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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.

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Hosokawa sets early pace at Under Armour KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Kazuhiko Hosokawa shot a 7-under-par 64 to take a one-stroke lead over Tadahiro Takayama and Thammanoon Srirot of Thailand after the first round of the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 25.

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S. Korean veteran Ku grabs sole lead at Apita Circle-K

NAKATSUGAWA, Japan - Ku Ok Hee of South Korea takes sole possession of the lead heading into the final round of the Apita Circle-K Sunkus Ladies at U-Green Nakatsugawa Golf Club in Gifu Prefecture on June 18. She turned a three-stroke deficit into a one-stroke lead.

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Lee takes early lead at Suntory Ladies Open

YOKAWA, Japan - South Korea's Lee Ji Hee shot a 4-under-par 68 to take a one-stroke lead after the opening round of the Suntory Ladies Open Japan Memorial Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on June 9.

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Fukabori climbs into lead at Nippon Series JT Cup

TOKYO, Japan - Keiichiro Fukabori turned a two-stroke deficit into a one-stroke lead in the third round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at by equaling the day's low of 5-under-par 65 heading into the final round of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on Dec. 4.

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Kamiyama moves into lead at ABC Championship

TOJO, Japan - Takashi Kamiyama opened up a one-stroke lead after shooting a 6-under-par 66 at the midway point of the ABC Championship at ABC Golf Course on Oct. 29.

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Murata takes lead after Japan Women's Open 2nd round

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Japan - Unheralded Rie Murata took a one-stroke lead over tour veteran Fuki Kido midway through the Japan Women's Open after shooting a second-round 70 at Hiroshima Country Club in Hiroshima Prefecture on Oct. 1.

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Thailand's Chawalit captures ANA Open

KITAHIROSHIMA, Japan - Chawalit Plaphol of Thailand reacts after claiming his first victory on the Japanese tour at the ANA Open at Sapporo Golf Club's Wattsu Course in Hokkaido on Sept. 19. Teeing off with a one-stroke advantage, the 30-year-old had five birdies and three bogeys and closed on a 17-under total of 271, one shot clear of South Korea's Y.E. Yang.

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Kadokawa takes lead at New Caterpillar Mitsubishi tournament

HAKONE, Japan - Little-known Kyoko Kadokawa shot a 4-under-par 69 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the New Caterpillar Mitsubishi Ladies tournament on the par-73 course of Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture on Aug. 20.