Shiho Oyama Wins 2014 Golf5 Ladies

They say you can’t win a golf tournament on the first day, but you can lose it. Well, maybe Shiho Oyama didn’t win the 2014 Golf5 Ladies (JLPGA) on day one, but she sure went a long way towards putting herself in position on days one and two. She blistered the Mizunami Country Club course … Continue reading →

Ji-Yai Shin Wins 2014 Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament (JLPGA), Takes The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Ah, the memories. Last week it was former LPGA favorite of mine, Momoko Ueda, winning on the JLPGA. This week it’s former LPGA superstar, Jiyai Shin, shining at the 2014 Nitori Ladies Golf Tournament. She threw down the gauntlet with a first round 5-under 67. From there, nobody could pass her. Catch her, yes. Pass … Continue reading →

Sakura Yokomine Wins 2013 Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament

So I wake up this morning…hallelujah…with my body feeling the drain of a busy week and imploring me to stay in bed and sleep a few more hours. Since I don’t always cover the JLPGA, especially non-Major weeks, the odds were in my favor to sleep in. After all, there were 55 players competing in … 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 →

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 →

Sakura Yokomine Wins 2013 Nobuta Group Masters GC Ladies

They say you can’t win a tournament on day one, but you can lose it. Maybe so, but perhaps Sakura Yokomine won the 2013 Nobuta Group Masters GC Ladies (JLPGA) on the second day. Facing a strong field that included LPGA standout Shanshan Feng, Sakura opened up with a solid 2-under 70. It was on … Continue reading →

Mika Miyazato Holds On To Win 2013 Japan Women’s Open

It seems whether it’s in the United States or Japan, a national Women’s Open is going to test both the skills and wills of the best female golfers in the world. There will be no 20-under runaway scores. Even elite players need patience. They are forced to embrace the beauty of scoring par on a … 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 →

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 →