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US: Spectacular ‘California Henge’ Dazzles San Francisco

San Francisco experienced a spectacular 'California Henge,' a celestial sunrise event, on Wednesday morning, April 9. This phenomenon happens when the rising sun aligns perfectly with the Bay Bridge and California Street in downtown.

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Ishikawa goes wire to wire to win national junior title

KAWAGOE, Japan - Teenage golfing sensation Ryo Ishikawa reacts after sinking an eagle putt during the final round of the boys' division in the 15 to 17 age bracket at the national junior golf championships at the par-71 Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama Prefecture on Aug. 17. Ishikawa shot a third straight 3-under 68 to complete a wire-to-wire victory.

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Lee Bo Mee takes 3rd-round lead in Japan LPGA event

SODEGAURA, Japan, June 25 Kyodo - South Korean golfer Lee Bo Mee makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole in the third round of the Earth Mondahmin Cup of the Japan LGPA Tour at Camellia Hills Country Club in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, on June 25, 2016. Lee will begin the final round with a four-shot lead over Korean compatriot Bae Hee Kyung.

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Ai Miyazato misses cut in Arkansas Championship golf

ROGERS, United States - Japan's Ai Miyazato sizes up her putt shot on the No. 1 hole of the second round of the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship at the Pinnacle Country Club (par-71) in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 28, 2014. She shot a 1-over 72 for a two-day total of a 1-over 143 and failed to make the cut.

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Schwartzel wins Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Charl Schwartzel of South Africa clenches his fist after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2011. Schwartzel shot a 274 total, 14-under, to claim the Green Jacket.

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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 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 3rd round U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan lines up her putt on the second hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on July 10, 2010. Miyazato shot an 80 to fall to 14 over.

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148.

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead.

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Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

NANJO, Japan - Ai Miyazato plays a putt in the second round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies in Ryukyu Golf Club in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Miyazato, fresh off winning the first two events of the U.S. LPGA Tour, shot a 71 for a 3-under 141 total, two strokes behind the leaders in a tie for sixth.

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Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Michelle Wie is stunned at the 18th hole after missing a one-meter putt in the second round of the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 25. She failed to make the cut against the men by only one shot after faltering with a 3-over-par 75 in the round.

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Tiger stays in hunt as Furyk takes Dunlop Phoenix lead

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tiger Woods reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of Dunlop Phoenix Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 18. He stayed in the hunt for back-to-back Dunlop Phoenix titles, shooting a 3-under-par 67 to sit one shot behind sole leader Jim Furyk.

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Izawa takes control at Under Armour KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa acknowledges cheers by fans after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 26. He moved into a two-shot lead after carding a 6-under-par 65 at the midway point.

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Katayama grabs Woodone Open lead

HIGASHI-HIROSHIMA, Japan - Shingo Katayama reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of the Woodone Open Hiroshima tournament at the Hiroshima Country Club's Hachihonmatsu Course on July 9. He tied the course record with a 9-under-par 63 to take the halfway lead, one shot in front of veteran Masashi ''Jumbo'' Ozaki.

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(1)S. Korean Lee storms from behind to claim Sankyo Ladies

NIISATO, Japan - South Korean Lee Ji Hee responds to the audiences after sinking a birdie putt in the final round of the Sankyo Ladies at at Akagai Country Club in Gunma Prefecture on Oct. 12. Lee shot a blistering 7-under 65 for day's lowest score and came from a three-stroke deficit to claim her fourth title of the season.

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui.

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Higo takes share of 1-shot lead at Saishunkan Ladies

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Kaori Higo fails to make her birdie putt in the 18th hole during the second round of the Saishunkan Ladies at the Kumamoto Kuko Country Club course on April 19. But Higo shot the day's best score of a 1-under-par 71 to take a share of a one-stroke lead with three others going into the final round. South Korean Lee Ji Hee, winner of last week's Promise Ladies, carded a 73, while Kozue Azuma and Sae Takamura shot a 74 and a 75, respectively, to join the lead.

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Tiger stays in hunt as Furyk takes Dunlop Phoenix lead

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Tiger Woods reacts after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of Dunlop Phoenix Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture on Nov. 18. He stayed in the hunt for back-to-back Dunlop Phoenix titles, shooting a 3-under-par 67 to sit one shot behind sole leader Jim Furyk. (Kyodo)

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Wie fails to make cut versus men at Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Michelle Wie is stunned at the 18th hole after missing a one-meter putt in the second round of the Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club in Kochi Prefecture on Nov. 25. She failed to make the cut against the men by only one shot after faltering with a 3-over-par 75 in the round. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa goes wire to wire to win national junior title

KAWAGOE, Japan - Teenage golfing sensation Ryo Ishikawa reacts after sinking an eagle putt during the final round of the boys' division in the 15 to 17 age bracket at the national junior golf championships at the par-71 Kasumigaseki Country Club in Saitama Prefecture on Aug. 17. Ishikawa shot a third straight 3-under 68 to complete a wire-to-wire victory. (Kyodo)

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Sorenstam takes 1-shot lead Nichirei World Ladies

TOKYO, Japan - Annika Sorenstam of Sweden watches her putt during the second round of the Nichirei World Ladies at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 9. She carded a 2-under-par 70 to take a one-shot lead over joint overnight leader Junko Yasui. (Kyodo)

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Higo takes share of 1-shot lead at Saishunkan Ladies

KUMAMOTO, Japan - Kaori Higo fails to make her birdie putt in the 18th hole during the second round of the Saishunkan Ladies at the Kumamoto Kuko Country Club course on April 19. But Higo shot the day's best score of a 1-under-par 71 to take a share of a one-stroke lead with three others going into the final round. South Korean Lee Ji Hee, winner of last week's Promise Ladies, carded a 73, while Kozue Azuma and Sae Takamura shot a 74 and a 75, respectively, to join the lead. (Kyodo)

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Izawa takes control at Under Armour KBC Augusta

SHIMA, Japan - Toshimitsu Izawa acknowledges cheers by fans after sinking a birdie putt during the second round of the Under Armour KBC Augusta at the par-71 Keya Golf Club in Fukuoka Prefecture on Aug. 26. He moved into a two-shot lead after carding a 6-under-par 65 at the midway point. (Kyodo)

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Personal Best (1982)

Mariel Hemingway Characters: Chris Cahill Film: Personal Best (1980) Director: Robert Towne 05 February 1982 Date: 05 February 1982

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Personal Best (1982)

Mariel Hemingway Characters: Chris Cahill Film: Personal Best (1982) Director: Robert Towne 05 February 1982 Date: 05 February 1982

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Lee Bo Mee takes 3rd-round lead in Japan LPGA event

South Korean golfer Lee Bo Mee acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole in the third round of the Earth Mondahmin Cup of the Japan LPGA Tour at Camellia Hills Country Club in Sodegaura, Chiba Prefecture, on June 25, 2016. Lee will enter the final round with a four-shot lead over Korean compatriot Bae Hee Kyung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Uehara leads NW Arkansas C'ship with tourney record-tying 62

Japan's Ayako Uehara makes a birdie putt on the ninth hole in the opening round of the NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 24, 2016. Uehara shot a tournament record-tying 9-under 62 to take a two-stroke lead over Taiwan's Candie Kung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama soars to 2nd at The Players Championship

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama lines up a putt on the third hole in the third round of The Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, on May 14, 2016. Matsuyama shot a 5-under-par 67 to shoot up the leaderboard from 36th into a tie for second place heading into the final round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ai Miyazato tied for 8th in Alabama

Japan's Ai Miyazato acknowledges the crowd after making a birdie putt on the 11th hole in the first round of the Yokohama Tire Classic at the RTJ Golf Trail at Capitol Hill in Prattville, Alabama, on May 5, 2016. Miyazato shot a 2-under 70 to tie for eighth place, five strokes off the pace set by Laetitia Beck of Israel. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan's Iwata 3 off pace at Pebble Beach

Japan's Hiroshi Iwata makes a birdie putt on the 10th hole at Monterey Peninsula Country Club in the opening round of the Pebble Beach Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 11, 2016. Iwata shot a 5-under 66 to sit three strokes off the pace after the round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Ishikawa picks up 2nd win of JGTO season

Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking the winning putt of the Nippon Series JT Cup at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club in the Japanese capital on Dec. 6, 2015. Ishikawa shot a 3-under-par 67 for a total of 14-under 266 to earn his second win of the season. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa up to 11th at Players Championship

Japan's Ryo Ishikawa reacts after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, the United States, on May 9, 2015. Ishikawa shot a 3-under 69 to move two places up the leaderboard into a tie for 11th going into the final round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ishikawa up to 11th at Players Championship

Japan's Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the fifth green during the third round of the Players Championship golf tournament at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, the United States, on May 9, 2015. Ishikawa shot a 3-under 69 to move two places up the leaderboard into a tie for 11th going into the final round. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Miyazato in 2nd after opening round of major

Ai Miyazato pumps her fist after making a birdie putt on the second hole during the opening round of the ANA Inspiration golf tournament, the first major of the year on the LPGA Tour, at Mission Hills Country Club in Rancho Mirage, the United States, on April 2, 2015. She sat alone in second place as a 4-under 68 put her one shot behind Morgan Pressel of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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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. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

NANJO, Japan - Ai Miyazato plays a putt in the second round of the season-opening Daikin Orchid Ladies in Ryukyu Golf Club in Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture, on March 6, 2010. Miyazato, fresh off winning the first two events of the U.S. LPGA Tour, shot a 71 for a 3-under 141 total, two strokes behind the leaders in a tie for sixth. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato at 3rd round U.S. Women's Open

OAKMONT, United States - Ai Miyazato of Japan lines up her putt on the second hole during the third round of the U.S. Women's Open at Oakmont Country Club in Pennsylvania on July 10, 2010. Miyazato shot an 80 to fall to 14 over. (Kyodo)

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Schwartzel wins Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Charl Schwartzel of South Africa clenches his fist after sinking a birdie putt on the 18th hole to win the Masters golf tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 10, 2011. Schwartzel shot a 274 total, 14-under, to claim the Green Jacket. (Kyodo)

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Ikeda 31st after 3 rounds at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japan's Yuta Ikeda lines up a putt on the 6th hole during the third round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 10, 2010. Ikeda shot an even-par 72 Saturday to move up nine spots to a tie for 31st after the third round. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 15th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148. (Kyodo)

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Tiger Woods in 2nd round of Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Tiger Woods of the United States lines up a putt on the eighth hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. Woods marked his return following a sex scandal with a 68 while 50-year-old Fred Couples rolled back the years with a 66 to take a one-shot lead. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Ishikawa misses cut at Masters

AUGUSTA, United States - Japanese teenage golfer Ryo Ishikawa lines up a putt on the 14th hole during the second round of the Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2010. The 18-year-old, who matched par the previous day, missed the cut for the second successive year by one shot after struggling to a 76 that left him tied for 49th on 4-over 148. (Kyodo)

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Olympics: Nomura finishes tied for 4th

Harukyo Nomura of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the women's golf tournament at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Aug. 20, 2016. Nomura shot a 65 and finished in a tie for fourth on 9-under-par 275. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan LPGA Tour event

Women's British Open champion Hinako Shibuno of Japan misses her par putt on the 18th hole to finish one shot out of a playoff during the final round of the NEC Karuizawa 72 golf tournament in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 18, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Japan LPGA Tour event

Women's British Open champion Hinako Shibuno of Japan misses her par putt on the 18th hole to finish one shot out of a playoff during the final round of the NEC Karuizawa 72 golf tournament in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Aug. 18, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Yokomine finishes second at ShopRite

Sakura Yokomine of Japan reacts after making an eagle putt on the third hole during the final round of the ShopRite LPGA Classic at Stockton Seaview Golf Club in Galloway, New Jersey, on June 10, 2018. Yokomine finished second, one shot behind the winner Annie Park of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama climbs to 4th in Malaysia

Hideki Matsuyama of Japan makes a birdie putt on the 18th hole during the third round of the CIMB Classic golf tournament at TPC Kuala Lumpur on Oct. 14, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 9-under 63 to climb into a tie for fourth place at 15 under, six strokes behind leader Pat Perez of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Matsuyama 47th in BMW C'ship, drops to 7th in FedExCup points

Japanese golfer Hideki Matsuyama reacts after missing a birdie putt on the first hole during the final round of the BMW Championship at Conway Farms Golf Club in Illinois on Sept. 17, 2017. Matsuyama shot a 2-under-par 69 to finish 47th at the third PGA tour playoff tournament, dropping three places to seventh in this year's overall points race. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo