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Ai Miyazato holds on to win Evian Masters

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato holds the winner's trophy against the backdrop of the Japanese national flag as she captured her first title of the season on July 24, 2011, after a final-round 70 secured a two-shot victory at the Evian Masters in France.

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Yokomine moves into lead at Nichirei PGM Ladies

MIHO, Japan - Money leader Sakura Yokomine tees off at the 15th hole in the second round of the Nichirei PGM Ladies on June 20 at Miho Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. Yokomine shot a 5-under-par 67 for an 8-under 136 total, a two-shot lead ahead of Chie Arimura.

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Albatross helps Ueda win Mizuno Classic

SHIMA, Japan - Japan LPGA Money rankings leader Momoko Ueda is all smiles with her trophy in hands after winning the Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club on Nov. 4. Ueda made an albatross on the seventh hole in shooting a final-round 66 that gave her a two-shot victory over Sweden's Maria Hjorth and Reilley Rankin of the United States who shared second place.

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Katayama moves 2 shots clear at Tour Championship

KASAMA, Japan - Shingo Katayama overcame some shakiness to make a major move for his first title of the year as he grabbed a two-shot lead going into the final round of the UBS Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 30.

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Fukushima ends drought at Munsingwear Ladies

INABE, Japan - Veteran Akiko Fukushima holds her cup after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic Ryosen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 17. After two runner-up finishes this season, Fukushima finally ended her two-year title drought after a flawless 6-under-par 66 gave her a two-shot victory over joint overnight leader Lee Ji Hee and an 18th career win on the Japan tour.

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Kawagishi charges into Japan Open lead with birdie spree

MIKI, Japan - Tour veteran Ryoken Kawagishi birdied five straight holes in shooting the day's low of 5-under-par 66 that gave him a two-shot lead after two rounds of the Japan Open at Hirono Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 14.

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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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Britain's Clarke takes 2-shot lead at Taiheiyo Masters

GOTEMBA, Japan - Britain's Darren Clarke holed a pair of eagles on the way to a 7-under-par 65 to open up a two-shot lead at the midway point of the Mitsui-Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 12.

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada.

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(1)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam watches her shot during the first round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The 33-year-old super Swede kick-started her bid for a third straight title by firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead over South Korean pair Grace Park and Lee Jung Yeon.

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Britain's Clarke takes 2-shot lead at Taiheiyo Masters

GOTEMBA, Japan - Britain's Darren Clarke holed a pair of eagles on the way to a 7-under-par 65 to open up a two-shot lead at the midway point of the Mitsui-Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters at Taiheiyo Club in Shizuoka Prefecture on Nov. 12. (Kyodo)

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Kawagishi charges into Japan Open lead with birdie spree

MIKI, Japan - Tour veteran Ryoken Kawagishi birdied five straight holes in shooting the day's low of 5-under-par 66 that gave him a two-shot lead after two rounds of the Japan Open at Hirono Golf Club in Hyogo Prefecture on Oct. 14. (Kyodo)

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Fukushima ends drought at Munsingwear Ladies

INABE, Japan - Veteran Akiko Fukushima holds her cup after winning the Munsingwear Ladies Tokai Classic Ryosen Golf Club in Mie Prefecture on Sept. 17. After two runner-up finishes this season, Fukushima finally ended her two-year title drought after a flawless 6-under-par 66 gave her a two-shot victory over joint overnight leader Lee Ji Hee and an 18th career win on the Japan tour. (Kyodo)

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Katayama moves 2 shots clear at Tour Championship

KASAMA, Japan - Shingo Katayama overcame some shakiness to make a major move for his first title of the year as he grabbed a two-shot lead going into the final round of the UBS Japan Golf Tour Championship at Shishido Hills Country Club in Ibaraki Prefecture on June 30. (Kyodo)

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Albatross helps Ueda win Mizuno Classic

SHIMA, Japan - Japan LPGA Money rankings leader Momoko Ueda is all smiles with her trophy in hands after winning the Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club on Nov. 4. Ueda made an albatross on the seventh hole in shooting a final-round 66 that gave her a two-shot victory over Sweden's Maria Hjorth and Reilley Rankin of the United States who shared second place. (Kyodo)

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Yokomine moves into lead at Nichirei PGM Ladies

MIHO, Japan - Money leader Sakura Yokomine tees off at the 15th hole in the second round of the Nichirei PGM Ladies on June 20 at Miho Golf Club in Ibaraki Prefecture. Yokomine shot a 5-under-par 67 for an 8-under 136 total, a two-shot lead ahead of Chie Arimura. (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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Henderson uses ace to take lead at Women's PGA Championship

Brooke Henderson (R) of Canada celebrates with her caddie after making a hole-in-one on the 13th hole in the opening round of the Women's PGA Championship at the Sahalee Country Club in Sammamish, Washington, on June 9, 2016. Henderson carded a 4-under 67 to take a two-shot lead over South Korea's Kim In Kyung and Christina Kim of the United States. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Ai Miyazato holds on to win Evian Masters

EVIAN, France - Japan's Ai Miyazato holds the winner's trophy against the backdrop of the Japanese national flag as she captured her first title of the season on July 24, 2011, after a final-round 70 secured a two-shot victory at the Evian Masters in France. (Kyodo)

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(2)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam (R) waves at the gallery after firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead at the end of the first round of Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. Playing with her is Yuri Fudo, Japan's top player for the past three seasons and current JLPGA money rankings leader, who stayed four shots behind Sorenstam for a five-way tie with Pak Se Ri of South Korea and Lorie Kane of Canada. (Kyodo)

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan speaks after playing the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno held a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan speaks after playing the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno held a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan gives a fist bump to a spectator as she walks to the 13th tee during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno held a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan reacts after making a birdie on the 15th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno held a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits her third shot on the 15th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno holds a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan hits her second shot on the first hole during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno holds a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan tees off on the 17th hole during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno holds a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Women's British Open

Hinako Shibuno of Japan tees off on the second hole during the third round of the Women's British Open at Woburn Golf Club in Milton Keynes, England, on Aug. 3, 2019. Shibuno holds a two-shot lead after 54 holes. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Hataoka leads Japan Women's Open by 2 strokes

Nasa Hataoka pumps her fist after making a birdie on the 17th hole during the third round of the Japan Women's Open at Abiko Golf Club in Abiko, Chiba Prefecture, on Sept. 30, 2017. Hataoka will take a two-shot lead into the final round in her bid to win the major tournament for the second consecutive year. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Justin Thomas wins PGA C'ship

Justin Thomas of the United States holds the winner's trophy after a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship, his first major title, at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Aug. 13, 2017. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kim In Kyung wins 1st major at Women's British Open

Kim In Kyung of South Korea holds the winner's trophy after a two-shot victory at the Women's British Open at Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland on Aug. 6, 2017, her first career major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Golf: Kim In Kyung wins 1st major at Women's British Open

Kim In Kyung of South Korea holds the winner's trophy after a two-shot victory at the Women's British Open at Kingsbarns Golf Links in Scotland on Aug. 6, 2017, her first career major title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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(1)Sorenstam shoots 63 for Mizuno Classic 1st-round lead

OTSU, Japan - Annika Sorenstam watches her shot during the first round of the Mizuno Classic at Seta Golf Course in Shiga Prefecture on Nov. 7. The 33-year-old super Swede kick-started her bid for a third straight title by firing a 9-under-par 63 for a two-shot lead over South Korean pair Grace Park and Lee Jung Yeon. (Kyodo)