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Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam

STORY: Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam DATELINE: June 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of exam sites in China STORYLINE: This year's college entrance exam in China, also known as the "gaokao," began on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of Education, the exact number of applicants for this year is 12.91 million, a record high since matriculation resumed in 1977. Their exams will last from two to four days, depending on their choice of subjects. The annual exam is deemed the most important event for high school graduates, as it provides an opportunity to set the direction for their future careers. This year's college entrance exam is the first one after China adjusted its COVID-19 response measures. Health and emergency response measures have been put in place for COVID-19, as well as other medical emergencies such as heat strokes and injuries. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Beijing. (XHTV)

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Myanmar students learn Chinese calligraphy in summer vacation

STORY: Myanmar students learn Chinese calligraphy in summer vacation DATELINE: May 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:00 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese calligraphy classes 2. various of the China cultural center in Yangon STORYLINE: Some students in Myanmar have spent much of the summer vacation learning Chinese calligraphy at the China Cultural Center in Yangon. Myintzu Theint, 25, has been learning brush calligraphy at the center. "I'm happy to learn Chinese calligraphy here. I'm very interested in the Chinese language," Myintzu told Xinhua on Tuesday, the final day of the Chinese calligraphy class. "It is my first time of using a brush in writing. I feel calmer and more concentrated in writing the Chinese character strokes with a brush," she said. The center on March 24 launched summer courses on Chinese culture, including two calligraphy classes for using a brush or a pen in writing. Each class has 15 students aged 12-25. "I like both Chine

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Japan's Matsuyama still in contention in Northern Trust Open

PACIFIC PALISADES, United States, Feb. 21 Kyodo - Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland (L) and Japan's Hideki Matsuyama shake hands after playing in the third round of the Northern Trust Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, on Feb. 20, 2016. McIlroy finished the round two strokes behind leader American Bubba Watson, while Matsuyama was three strokes behind.

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Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament

MONTEREY, California, Feb. 14 Kyodo - Japan's Hiroshi Iwata hits an iron shot on the 10th hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 13, 2016. Phil Mickelson of the United States leads the tournament, two strokes ahead of Iwata.

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9-birdie Ishikawa 2 strokes off lead at Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, North Carolina - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa watches his tee shot on the 16th hole during the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 15, 2014. Ishikawa came in 7th, two strokes back of joint leaders Heath Slocum and Scott Langley.

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9-birdie Ishikawa 2 strokes off lead at Wyndham Championship

GREENSBORO, North Carolina - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa acknowledges the gallery after finishing the second round of the Wyndham Championship golf tournament at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 15, 2014. Ishikawa came in 7th, two strokes back of joint leaders Heath Slocum and Scott Langley.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - U.S. golfer Phil Michelson is pictured after the final round of the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 16, 2013. He and Australia's Jason Day finished in a tie for second two strokes back.

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U.S. Open golf

ARDMORE, United States - U.S. golfer Phil Michelson tees off on the ninth hole in round three of the U.S. Open championships at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, on June 15, 2013. Michelson and Australia's Jason Day finished in a tie for second two strokes back.

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S. Korea's Jeon takes lead at JLPGA Tour C'ship

MIYAZAKI, Japan - South Korea's Jeon Mi Jeong responds to the crowd after a birdie on the ninth hole at Miyazaki Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 25, 2011, the second day of the season-ending Japan LPGA Tour Championship. Jeon maintained a lead with a 4-under 140 total, two strokes ahead of compatriot Song Bo Bae.

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Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

KASAOKA, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after sinking his shot for eagle on the 13th hole at JFE Setonaikai Golf Club in Okayama Prefecture during the third round of the Mizuno Open on June 25, 2011. Ishikawa is in a share of third place, two strokes behind South Korean co-leaders Bae Sang Moon and Kim Kyung Tae.

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Kim rallies to win Japan Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Kim Kyung Tae of South Korea takes his winning putt on the 18th hole at the Japan Open golf tournament at Aichi Country Club on Oct. 17, 2010. Kim won the title by two strokes with a 7-under 64.

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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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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa hits from the rough on the fifth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa tees off on the eighth hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010, with Tom Watson looking on behind him. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

PEBBLE BEACH, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa lines up his putt on the 16th hole during the second round of the U.S. Open Golf Championship at Pebble Beach Golf Links, California, on June 18, 2010. Ishikawa managed an even-par 71 to be tied for second with Phil Michelson, Ernie Els and Dustin Johnson at 1-under 141, two shots behind Graeme McDowell of Northern Ireland.

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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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Tiger Woods retains top place at PGA C'ship

CHASKA, United States - Tiger Woods tees off on the 12th hole in the third round of the U.S. PGA Championship at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Minnesota on Aug. 15. A 71 kept the American world No. 1 two strokes clear of Y.E. Yang and defending champion Padraig Harrington on 8-under 208 and firmly on course for his 15th major title.

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Ishikawa misses cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing the cut by two strokes after the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 27.

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Japan's Miyazato in third place after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato (R) hugs defending champion Lorena Ochoa (L) after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Miyazato moved up to third place with two strokes behind leader and compatriot Yuri Fudo.

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Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14.

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Miyazato stays in hunt at Miyagi Cup golf

RIFU, Japan - Japanese U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato dropped two strokes off the lead to stay in second place alongside Toshimi Kimura in the second round of the Miyagi TV Dunlop Ladies Open on Sept. 23 at Rifu Golf Club in Miyagi Prefecture.

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Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his first title of the year by two strokes over Kim Jong Duck of South Korea in the final round of the season-ending Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 27.

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(2) Australian Jones claims victory at Tsuruya Open

KAWANISHI, Japan - Australia's Brendan Jones smiles with his trophy in hands after claiming the 100 million yen Tsuruya Open at the par-71 Sports Shinko Country Club in Hyogo Prefecture on April 25. The 29-year-old rolled down five birdies against a bogey and a double bogey to finish two strokes clear of a quintet of golfers for his third victory on the Japanese GTO tour with a four-day total of 9-under 275.

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Tiger Woods two behind Bjorn

SANDWICH, England - Tiger Woods responds to the gallery at Royal St George's on July 19 after ending the third round of the British Open two strokes behind leader Thomas Bjorn of Denmark.

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(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

SADOWARA, Japan - South Korea's Ko Woo Soon reacts after winning the Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup on Dec. 1. Japan Women's Open titlist Ko shot an even-par 71 to wrap up her second major title on the Japanese women's circuit on 6-under 278, two strokes clear of Kaori Higo, last year's Tour Championship winner.

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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.

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Imano wins Niigata Open

TOYOURA, Japan - Yasuharu Imano poses for a photograph after winning the NST Niigata Open at Nakamine Golf Club in Niigata Prefecture on July 28. and pick up his first title in nearly two years. Imano picked up the third title of his career after seven birdies against a sole bogey to finish on an 18-under total of 270, four strokes clear of second-placed Katsumasa Miyamoto.

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Fudo takes Nichirei Cup golf in seesaw final with Webb

TOKYO, Japan - Yuri Fudo shakes (L) hands with Karrie Webb of Australia at the Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 12 after winning the Nichirei Cup World Ladies golf tournament, defeating two-time defending champion Webb by three strokes.

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Fujino holds lead in Katokichi Queens golf

TAKAMATSU, Japan - Orie Fujino watches her approach shot during the second round of the 60 million yen Katokichi Queens women's golf tournament at the Yashima Country Club course in Kagawa Prefecture on May 4. Fujino shot her second straight 2-under-par 70 to extend her advantage to two strokes.

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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.

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Webb wins 2nd straight Nichirei Cup title

TOKYO, Japan - Karrie Webb of Australia smiles after successfully defending her Nichirei Cup World Ladies title at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club on May 6. Webb, who began the final round tied with Carin Koch of Sweden, shot a 1-under-par 71 in gusting winds to finish the 72-hole event at 10-under 278 -- two strokes shy of the tournament record she set last year.

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Miyase takes Sumitomo VISA golf in 3-way playoff

GOTEMBA, Japan - Hirofumi Miyase comes from two strokes down in regulation and then saves par on the second playoff hole Nov. 14 to snare the 28 million yen winner's prize in the Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

KOCHI, Japan - Toru Taniguchi smiles with his cup in hands after winning his first title of the year by two strokes over Kim Jong Duck of South Korea in the final round of the season-ending Casio World Open at Kochi Kuroshio Country Club on Nov. 27. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato stays in hunt at Miyagi Cup golf

RIFU, Japan - Japanese U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato dropped two strokes off the lead to stay in second place alongside Toshimi Kimura in the second round of the Miyagi TV Dunlop Ladies Open on Sept. 23 at Rifu Golf Club in Miyagi Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

CHIBA, Japan - U.S. tour rookie Ai Miyazato made a late charge on the back nine to shoot a 4-under-par 68, placing herself two strokes off co-leaders Jeon Mi Jung and Fuki Kido after the second round of the Fujitsu Ladies at Tokyu Seven Hundred Club in Chiba Prefecture on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)

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Japan's Miyazato in third place after third round of British Open

SUNNINGDALE, England - Japan's Ai Miyazato (R) hugs defending champion Lorena Ochoa (L) after the third round of the Women's British Open at Sunningdale Golf Club in England on Aug. 2. Miyazato moved up to third place with two strokes behind leader and compatriot Yuri Fudo. (Kyodo)

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Ishikawa misses cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

ORLANDO, United States - Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa reacts after missing the cut by two strokes after the second round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill Club in Orlando, Florida, on March 27. (Kyodo)

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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)

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Golf: Nomura tied for 2nd at Swinging Skirts Classic

Japan's Harukyo Nomura tees off on the 11th hole in the opening round of the Swinging Skirts Classic at the Lake Merced Gold Club in Daly City, California, on April 21, 2016. Nomura shot a 7-under 65 to sit two strokes behind leader Ryu So Yeon of South Korea in a tie for second with Taiwan's Candie Kung. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama celebrates after a birdie putt on the 14th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2016. Matsuyama went into the final 18 holes joint third, two strokes behind leader and defending champion Jordan Spieth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama hits a shot on the 13th hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2016. Matsuyama went into the final 18 holes joint third, two strokes behind leader and defending champion Jordan Spieth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Japan's Hideki Matsuyama tees off on the fourth hole during the third round of the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 9, 2016. Matsuyama went into the final 18 holes joint third, two strokes behind leader and defending champion Jordan Spieth. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Spieth gets ready to defend Masters title

Jordan Spieth hits a bunker shot during a practice round at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia on April 5, 2016, two days before the start of the Masters Tournament. Spieth won the 2015 Masters by four strokes. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament

Japan's Hiroshi Iwata splashes out of a bunker on the 10th hole during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament at Spyglass Hill Golf Course in Pebble Beach, California, on Feb. 13, 2016. Phil Mickelson of the United States leads the tournament, two strokes ahead of Iwata. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Woods, Matsuyama make solid start at Wyndham C'ship

Hideki Matsuyama (L) and playing partner Tiger Woods shake hands after the first round of the Wyndham Championship, the last event for some to qualify for the FedEx Cup playoffs, at Sedgefield Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina, on Aug. 20, 2015. Woods shot a 6-under 64 to be two strokes off the pace in a tie for seventh, and Matsuyama carded a 65. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mika Miyazato finishes 2nd at Arkansas C'ship

Mika Miyazato reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green in the final round of the NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 28, 2015. She finished alone in second at 13 under, two strokes behind Choi Na Yeon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Mika Miyazato finishes 2nd at Arkansas C'ship

Mika Miyazato of Japan reacts after missing a birdie putt on the 18th green at the NW Arkansas Championship at Pinnacle Country Club in Rogers, Arkansas, on June 28, 2015. She finished alone in second at 13 under, two strokes behind South Korean Choi Na Yeon. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kim rallies to win Japan Open

NAGOYA, Japan - Kim Kyung Tae of South Korea takes his winning putt on the 18th hole at the Japan Open golf tournament at Aichi Country Club on Oct. 17, 2010. Kim won the title by two strokes with a 7-under 64. (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)

Record 13 mln Chinese take college entrance exam

Myanmar students learn Chinese calligraphy in summer vacation

Japan's Matsuyama still in contention in Northern Trust Open

Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&amp;T Pebble Beach golf tournament

9-birdie Ishikawa 2 strokes off lead at Wyndham Championship

9-birdie Ishikawa 2 strokes off lead at Wyndham Championship

U.S. Open golf

U.S. Open golf

S. Korea's Jeon takes lead at JLPGA Tour C'ship

Ishikawa at Mizuno Open

Kim rallies to win Japan Open

Ishikawa finishes 4th in Tokai Classic

Ishikawa finishes 4th in Tokai Classic

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Ishikawa 2 strokes off pace at U.S. Open

Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

Tiger Woods retains top place at PGA C'ship

Ishikawa misses cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Japan's Miyazato in third place after third round of British Open

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

Miyazato stays in hunt at Miyagi Cup golf

Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

(2) Australian Jones claims victory at Tsuruya Open

Tiger Woods two behind Bjorn

(2)Ko wins Tour Championship, Fudo clinches money title

Takahashi rallies for Miyagi TV Cup victory

Imano wins Niigata Open

Fudo takes Nichirei Cup golf in seesaw final with Webb

Fujino holds lead in Katokichi Queens golf

Hattori wins Suntory Ladies Open

Webb wins 2nd straight Nichirei Cup title

Miyase takes Sumitomo VISA golf in 3-way playoff

Taniguchi wins Casio World Open

Miyazato stays in hunt at Miyagi Cup golf

Miyazato surges, 2 shots off pace at Fujitsu Ladies

Japan's Miyazato in third place after third round of British Open

Ishikawa misses cut at Arnold Palmer Invitational

Takahashi rallies for Miyagi TV Cup victory

Golf: Nomura tied for 2nd at Swinging Skirts Classic

Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Matsuyama two shots off lead ahead of Masters final round

Spieth gets ready to defend Masters title

Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&amp;T Pebble Beach golf tournament

Woods, Matsuyama make solid start at Wyndham C'ship

Mika Miyazato finishes 2nd at Arkansas C'ship

Mika Miyazato finishes 2nd at Arkansas C'ship

Kim rallies to win Japan Open

Miyazato ties for 6th at Daikin Orchid Ladies

Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament

Japan's Iwata 2nd at AT&T Pebble Beach golf tournament