Lately it seems the world of women’s golf has been taken over by Generation Next. From Lydia Ko to Lexi Thompson to Ariya Jutanugarn to Hyo-Joo Kim, the word phenom is getting so ubiquitously applied to young player after young player that it’s starting to lose its distinction. Even players who have multiple years and … Continue reading »
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Rikako Morita Leads 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup After Round 3
The first Major of the LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA) is heading to the homestretch with Rikako Morita holding a 2 shot lead at 7-under par after the 3rd round of the 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup. While Rikako was playing well with a 4-under round, overnight leader Saiki Fujita stumbled with a 3-over … Continue reading »
Sakura Yokomine Wins 2013 Cyber Agent Ladies
I am always pleased to post about the JLPGA. The ladies on that tour are among the best players in the world and have produced players like Ai Miyazato and Yuri Fudoh. My entry today is especially thrilling for me as my favorite JLPGA player is Sakura Yokomine. The 2009 JLPGA Money List champion won … Continue reading »
Mamiko Higa Wins 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi
Mamiko Higa, 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi It’s been an exciting JLPGA season so far. For the third time in five tournaments, victory was decided in a playoff. For the third week in row, there has been a first time winner. Honors for the 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi go to 19-year old Mamiko Higa, … Continue reading »
Natsuka Hori Wins 2013 AXA Ladies
Natsuka Hori fired a clean 3-birdie 69 to win the 2013 AXA Ladies Golf Tournament in Miyazaki with a 14-overall score. The real story of the tournament was Hori’s second round, however. The 20-year old fired an 8-under 64 that included a blistering 7-under front 9 which saw her go out in 29. She came … Continue reading »
Yuki Ichinose Wins 2013 T Point Ladies Golf Tournament
Yuki Ichinose should be thankful that she had a cushion going into the final round of the 2013 T Point Ladies Classic. Her 2-under 70 round was good, giving her a 14-under overall victory. She played very well, especially considering she was going for her first JLPGA win. There might have been some nerves, but … Continue reading »
Mi-Jeong Jeon Wins 2013 Yokohama Tire Golf Tournament PRGR Ladies Cup
Two JLPGA events in the books. Two playoffs. Looks like it’s going to be a dramatic and exciting year on the LPGA of Japan tour. This time it would be the 2012 JLPGA Player of the Year, Mi-Jeong Jeon of South Korea, outdueling fellow Seoul Sister Young Kim. Both MJJ and Young Kim both finished … Continue reading »
Hina Arakaki: Precocious Star Shines On JLPGA
Just a little side-note from the 2013 Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament. Finishing in a tie for 28th at 5-under was 15-year old middle school student Hina Arakaki. Some say she is the next great player from Okinawa, following in the footsteps of the unrelated Miyazato non-sisters, Ai and Mika. She actually first played Daikin … Continue reading »
Rikako Morita Wins 2013 Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament; Defeats Sakura Yokomine In Playoff
The 2013 JLPGA season is off to a great start. Rikako Morita drained a 12 foot birdie putt on the first hole of a playoff to defeat Sakura Yokomine and win the 2013 Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament. The win is the 3rd victory for Rikako on the JLPGA. I have to be honest in … Continue reading »
LPGA Watch 2013: Chie Arimura
I have to give Chie Arimura credit. She is one of the most popular Japanese golfers on the LPGA of Japan (some might argue currently the most popular). She is successful both on and off the course, winning tournaments and winning sponsors. The money on the JLPGA is very good. Honestly, she could have stayed … Continue reading »
