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Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
AP PHOTOS: The U.S. Women's Open
Chisato Iwai, of Japan, gets ready to tee off on the third hole during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Erin Hills Thursday, May 29, 2025, in Erin, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
Kyodo News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Japan's Rio Takeda grabs share of U.S. Women's Open lead
KYODO NEWS - 10 hours ago - 16:29 | Sports, All Japanese golfer Rio Takeda grabbed a share of the lead with a 4-under 68 in the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills on Thursday. The 22-year-old carded six birdies against a pair of bogeys to finish the day in a six-way tie with Kim A Lim and Im Jin Hee of South Korea, Angel Yin and Yealimi Noh of the United States, and Julia Lopez Ramirez of Spain. Japan's Chisato Iwai, Nasa Hataoka and Yui Kawamoto are in a group one stroke back in a tie for seventh, with last year's runner-up Hinako Shibuno, Shiho Kuwaki and Chevron Championship winner Mao Saigo a further shot behind. Takeda started her round on the 10th hole and made all six birdies in a nine-hole stretch from No. 14 through No. 4, making up for her bogeys at Nos. 17 and 2. Japanese defending champion Yuka Saso, aiming for her third U.S. Open title in five years, got off to a slow start with a 2-over 74. Related coverage: Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st U.S. tour title in Mexico Golf: Hideki Matsuyama misses PGA Championship cut for 1st time in career Golf: Japan's Mao Saigo wins 1st LPGA major of year in 5-way playoff
Kyodo News
6 days ago
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Japan's Rio Takeda grabs share of U.S. Women's Open lead
KYODO NEWS - 13 minutes ago - 16:29 | Sports, All Japanese golfer Rio Takeda grabbed a share of the lead with a 4-under 68 in the first round of the U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills on Thursday. The 22-year-old carded six birdies against a pair of bogeys to finish the day in a six-way tie with Kim A Lim and Im Jin Hee of South Korea, Angel Yin and Yealimi Noh of the United States, and Julia Lopez Ramirez of Spain. Japan's Chisato Iwai, Nasa Hataoka and Yui Kawamoto are in a group one stroke back in a tie for seventh, with last year's runner-up Hinako Shibuno, Shiho Kuwaki and Chevron Championship winner Mao Saigo a further shot behind. Takeda started her round on the 10th hole and made all six birdies in a nine-hole stretch from No. 14 through No. 4, making up for her bogeys at Nos. 17 and 2. Japanese defending champion Yuka Saso, aiming for her third U.S. Open title in five years, got off to a slow start with a 2-over 74. Related coverage: Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st U.S. tour title in Mexico Golf: Hideki Matsuyama misses PGA Championship cut for 1st time in career Golf: Japan's Mao Saigo wins 1st LPGA major of year in 5-way playoff
Kyodo News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Kyodo News
Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st U.S. tour title in Mexico
KYODO NEWS - 3 hours ago - 14:08 | Sports, All Japan's Chisato Iwai secured her first win on the U.S. LPGA Tour on Sunday after topping the leaderboard by six strokes at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. The 22-year-old LPGA rookie started the day a shot back in second and carded seven birdies and a bogey for a 6-under 66 in the final round at the par-72 El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, wrapping up with a 12-under total of 276. "I wouldn't have thought I'd be able to win a tournament this early (in my career). I'm really happy," said Iwai, whose celebration included a champagne shower courtesy of her team members and older sister Akie, who tied for 16th at 2 under. Iwai sank an 8-meter birdie putt on the opening hole to get early momentum, adding four straight birdies from No. 3 and two more on the back nine. "Taking chances on the course this week would have been quite damaging," she said. "My strategy was to stay calm both mentally and with my golf." Jenny Bae of the United States was second and Kan Hae Ji of South Korea was a further shot behind in third. It also turned out to be a memorable tournament for Iwai's father Yuji, who visited Cancun near the course more than 20 years ago on his honeymoon. "I'm happy. She did her parents proud," he said. "I'm sure this is now firing up her sister." Related coverage: Golf: Hideki Matsuyama misses PGA Championship cut for 1st time in career Golf: Japan's Mao Saigo wins 1st LPGA major of year in 5-way playoff Golf: Japan's Iwai runner-up to Sweden's Lindblad at LPGA event in LA
The Mainichi
26-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Golf: Chisato Iwai wins 1st US tour title in Mexico
PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Mexico (Kyodo) -- Japan's Chisato Iwai secured her first win on the U.S. LPGA Tour on Sunday after topping the leaderboard by six strokes at the Mexico Riviera Maya Open. The 22-year-old LPGA rookie started the day a shot back in second and carded seven birdies and a bogey for a 6-under 66 in the final round at the par-72 El Camaleon Golf Course in Mayakoba, wrapping up with a 12-under total of 276. "I wouldn't have thought I'd be able to win a tournament this early (in my career). I'm really happy," said Iwai, whose celebration included a champagne shower courtesy of her team members and older sister Akie, who tied for 16th at 2 under. Iwai sank an 8-meter birdie putt on the opening hole to get early momentum, adding four straight birdies from No. 3 and two more on the back nine. "Taking chances on the course this week would have been quite damaging," she said. "My strategy was to stay calm both mentally and with my golf." Jenny Bae of the United States was second and Kan Hae Ji of South Korea was a further shot behind in third. It also turned out to be a memorable tournament for Iwai's father Yuji, who visited Cancun near the course more than 20 years ago on his honeymoon. "I'm happy. She did her parents proud," he said. "I'm sure this is now firing up her sister."
