Bo-Mee Lee Wins 2016 CAT Ladies

Ok, before I even get to my comments on the 2016 CAT Ladies, let me just say something. The response to the women’s golf event in Rio at the 2016 Summer Olympics was okay, crowd-wise. It was about what I expected. But with Japan set to host the 2020 Games…it’s going to be LIT! If … Continue reading →

Kaori Ohe Wins 2016 T-Point Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPG)

Standing on the 17th tee during the third and final round of the 2016 T-Point Ladies Golf Tournament, overnight leader Ha-Neul Kim needed another flash of lightning like she had in the 2nd round when she scored a hole-in-one on the par 3 17th. Instead of an ace, Kim would go on to bogey the … Continue reading →

Bo-Mee Lee Wins 2015 Stanley Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPGA)

The weather at the 2015 Stanley Ladies Golf Tournament limited play in the final round to 9 holes, thus reducing the event to 45 holes, but that was all Bo-Mee Lee needed to continue her dominant run through the JLPGA this season. The South Korean star notched her 5th title of the year on the … Continue reading →

Bo-Mee Lee Wins 2015 Earth Mondamin Cup (JLPGA)

It was a Seoul Sister shootout at the 2015 Earth Mondamin Cup as two of the most accomplished South Korean (or any nationality, for that matter) players on the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA), Bo-Mee Lee and Ji-Hee Lee, had to settle matters in a playoff as they finished regulation play tied at 14-under. Bo-Mee was … Continue reading →

Teresa Lu Wins 2015 Resort Trust Ladies (JLPGA), Defends 2014 Title

For an avid LPGA fan like myself, the JLPGA’s 2015 Resort Trust Ladies top finishers were a tip of the hat to some familiar names. Soo-Yun Kang, winner of the LPGA’s 2005 Safeway Classic, had by far her best tournament of the season. It wasn’t just that she finished tied for 4th. She’s had a … Continue reading →

Yuki Ichinose, Mamiko Higa Join Shiho Oyama Atop Leaderboard After 2nd Round Of 2013 Mizuno Classic

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 Leads After First Round Of 2013 Mizuno Classic

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 →

Soo-Yun Kang Wins 2013 Stanley Ladies Golf Tournament

Normally, a 2nd place finish by Sakura Yokomine in an LPGA of Japan event is not a cause for me to celebrate. After all, Sakura is my favorite JLPGA player. To have her come so close, yet be so far from victory can be vexing. However, on this day, with Yokomine coming up tied for … 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 →

Chie Arimura Wins 2012 JLPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup; 13th JLPGA Win, 1st Major

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 →