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 →

Chie Arimura Leads 2012 JLPGA Golf 5 Ladies After Second Round

Chie Arimura returned to JLPGA action with two straight 5-under 67 rounds to grab a 1 shot lead at 10-under at the Golf 5 Ladies. However, although the 12-time JLPGA winner is lighting up the course at the Mizunami Country Club in Gifu prefecture, she should keep an eye in her rear view mirror as … Continue reading →

Chie Arimura Wins 2012 Stanley Ladies, Successfully Defends Title

In a moist, misty final round of the shortened 2012 Stanley Ladies, defending champion Chie Arimura shot even par to hold on for back to back victories in Susuno, Shizuoka Prefecture. It wasn’t a spectacular round, with 1 birdie and 1 bogey, but it was enough to earn Chie her 2nd win of the JLPGA … Continue reading →

Shanshan Feng Wins 2nd JLPGA Event Of 2011 At Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open

As a Shanshan Feng fan, the great news for me is that she won her 2nd LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) event of 2011 at the Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop Ladies Open. The not-so-great news for me is also that the Chinese star won her 2nd JLPGA event of 2011 at the Miyagi TV Cup Dunlop … Continue reading →