Coming into 2013, Yuki Ichinose and Mamiko Higa had a combined grand total of zero JLPGA wins (and for that matter zero LPGA wins, since the Mizuno Classic is co-sanctioned). 5 events into the season, both had earned their maiden victories, 25-year old Ichinose at the T-Point Ladies Golf Tournament and 20-year old Higa, who … Continue reading
Shiho Oyama rode a 6 birdie, 2 bogey opening day effort to a 4-under lead after round 1 of the 2013 Mizuno Classic. The 36-year old Oyama is a 12-time JLPGA winner, although her last victory came in 2011 when she won her 2nd Masters GC Ladies. Her greatest year on the LPGA of Japan … Continue reading
“I hadn’t won in about 2 years, so this makes me happy. My goal is to win 3 tournaments this year.” – Na-Ri Kim 1 down, 2 to go for Na-Ri Kim. The South Korean golfer won the 2013 Studio Alice Ladies, her 2nd win on the JLPGA Tour and first in nearly 2 years. … Continue reading
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
Last week, Chie Arimura wasn’t able to hold on to the lead at the 2012 Golf 5 Ladies. Fast forward one week and Chie made up for it big time by holding on to win her 3rd JLPGA event of the year, her 13th JLPGA event of her career and 1st career Major. And for … Continue reading
Mi-Jeong Jeon of South Korean fired a 3-under 69 to finish at 14-under overall and take the title at the 2012 Resort Trust Ladies. It is Mi-Jeong’s 18th win on the JLPGA. She started the tournament off with a 7-under 65 and never looked back with a follow-up 68 and 69. However, if there were … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 