Mayu Hattori Wins 2015 CAT Ladies (JLPGA)

Mayu Hattori won her fifth LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) title and first since 2012 with a 4-shot 14-under victory at the 2015 CAT Ladies. The 27-year old Hattori opened the tournament with a 7-under 66 (par was 73 for this tournament), leaving her in a four way tie for first place. She played well again … Continue reading →

Onnarin Sattayabanphot Wins 2014 Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPGA)

The first tournament of the 2014 LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) season left me with joy in most respects, but tinged with a bit of blue. I’m very pleased to see Thailand’s Onnarin Sattayabanphot ride the low round of the day (5-under 67, tied for low round of the tournament with Bo-Mee Lee) to an 8-under … Continue reading →

Teresa Lu Wins 2013 Mizuno Classic

From the first day she touched a golf club to the moment she drained her final birdie at the 2013 Mizuno Classic, I don’t know if Taiwan’s Teresa Lu has ever played a better round. I highly doubt that if she has, that it came at a more critical time. With a sensational 9 birdie, … 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 →

Onnarin Sattayabanphot Wins 2013 Hoken no Madoguchi Ladies

We have seen the Korean and Japanese influx of golfers inject a fresh dose of diversity and talent to women’s golf worldwide. But while LPGA winner Stacy Prammanasudh is half-Thai, there has been a lack of winners actually representing Thailand on the four major tours. Until now. Earlier this year, young Thai phenom Ariya Jutanugarn … Continue reading →

Women’s Golf Round-Up: Suzann Pettersen Wins 2012 KEB-Hana Bank Championship; So-Hee Kim Wins 2012 Masters GC Ladies; Mi-Hyun Kim Completes Final Career Tournament

I thought I’d try something different this time. Instead of splitting my LPGA and JLPGA posts, I just figured I’d start killing two birds with one post. If it works out, I will try adding KLPGA and LET coverage next year. Let’s start with Suzann Pettersen avoiding a winless year by holding on…barely…but holding on … Continue reading →

Sakura Yokomine Leads 2012 Masters GC Ladies After 2nd Round

In 2009, Sakura Yokomine set a JLPGA record with 175,016,384 ¥ earned, easily leading the money list. She won 6 tournaments including a Major, the JLPGA Championship Ricoh Cup. Since then, she has been a good player, winning twice in 2010 and once last year. But she has taken a back seat nonetheless to Sun-Ju … Continue reading →

Rikako Morita Wins 2012 Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open

Rikako Morita won her second JLPGA title at the 2012 Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Open. Her 6-birdie, 1-bogey 5-under 67 pushed her overall score to 14-under, 2 shots ahead of second round leader Hiromi Mogi. Chie Arimura also shot a final round 5-under 67, but her 10-under score was 4 shots short in 4th place. … 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 →

Sun-Ju Ahn Wins 2012 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup For Second Straight Year

2-time defending JLPGA Player of the Year Sun-Ju Ahn of South Korea won the 2012 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup in a three-way playoff over Inbee Park and Morgan Pressel. Ahn’s win is her 9th JLPGA victory in only 2 years and a few months on the Japanese tour. She successfully defends her title at … Continue reading →