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The Mainichi
19-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Golf: Scheffler wins PGA Championship for 1st time, Hisatsune 37th
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Kyodo) -- Overnight leader Scottie Scheffler won the PGA Championship for the first time on Sunday for his third major title as Japan's Ryo Hisatsune finished in a tie for 37th. American Scheffler, ranked 1st in the world, had an even-par 71 in the final round at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina, triumphing on an 11-under total of 273 and by five strokes. Fellow Americans Harris English, Bryson DeChambeau and Davis Riley were joint second. Hisatsune labored to a 74 carding a birdie, two bogeys and a double bogey all on the front nine and fell 14 places as the 2023 European Tour Rookie of the Year rounded off at 1-over. "I'm really frustrated after dropping my scores on the third and fourth days," the 22-year-old said as he shot 68, 71, 72 and 74 at the tournament. "I think it was a course that demanded super all-around ability. I need to elevate my adaptability and get used to these occasions."
Japan Forward
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Japan Forward
Ryo Hisatsune Making His Mark on the PGA Tour
Ryo Hisatsune is vying for his sixth top-25 finish of 2025, and compatriot Hideki Matsuyama missed the PGA Championship cut for the first time in his career. Ryo Hisatsune hits a bunker shot in the first round of the 2025 PGA Championship on May 15, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (©KYODO) Ryo Hisatsune has had a steady start to the 2025 PGA Tour season. Before swinging his golf clubs at the PGA Championship (May 15-18) in Charlotte, North Carolina, Hisatsune had participated in 14 tournaments, finishing in the top 25 on five occasions. This included three top-10 finishes ― tied for fourth at March's Valspar Championship, tied for fifth at April's Valero Texas Open, and a share of 10th place in the Mexico Open in February. He's also missed the cut five times, but only once in the past seven tournaments. Now he's aiming to climb into the top 25 or the top 10 once again. After the third round, in which he shot a 1-over 72, on Saturday, May 17, Hisatsune was nine strokes off the pace at 2-under 211. That put Hisatsune in a tie for 23rd place. World number one Scottie Scheffler leads the field at 11-under 202 (69-68-65). The 22-year-old Hisatsune began his second appearance in the PGA Championship on Thursday at Quail Hollow Club with a 3-under 68 in the opening round. He had four birdies and a bogey ― all on the back nine. After the opening round, Hisatsune assessed his performance, describing it as a pleasant surprise. "My round went better than I expected," Hisatsune said, according to Kyodo News. "It's big that I was able to get birdies when I went aggressive." In Friday's second round, Hisatsune recorded a trio of birdies and a bogey on the front nine. Then he made par on seven holes and bogeyed the other two. That gave him an even-par 71 for the round. Hideki Matsuyama hits a tee shot in the second round of the PGA Championship. (KYODO) Meanwhile, Hideki Matsuyama, who shot a 1-over 72 in the first round, struggled on Friday and missed the cut for the first time at the PGA Championship. It was Matsuyama's 13th appearance in the golf major. Matsuyama had a 2-over 73 in round two. That put him at 3-over 145, two strokes more than the cutoff point. "Everything was bad," Matsuyama told reporters. As a result, his streak of making the cut at majors ended at 19, which had been the longest active streak on the PGA Tour. The 2021 Masters champion said he'll shift his focus to getting ready for the US Open, which will be held June 12-15 in Oakmont, Pennsylvania. "There was this mood of nothing going well, whatever I tried," said Matsuyama, who had three bogeys, including the par-4 18th, on Friday, according to Kyodo News. "I'll prepare well for the next major." Ryo Hisatsune putts during the second round of the PGA Championship. (KYODO) In 2024, Hisatsune competed in the Masters, the PGA Championship and the British Open, only making the cut in the PGA Championship (he tied for 18th). He debuted in all three events last year. Now, Hisatsune finds himself in a unique position in Charlotte: the lone remaining Japanese golfer in the year's second major. The Okayama Prefecture native said he's comfortable with the course. "I think the setting is good for me," he was quoted as saying by Kyodo News before adding, "I can still hit the rough and there are several factors that make it easy to play." Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza jubilate after winning the 2024-25 WE League title on May 17 in Tokyo. (KYODO) Nippon TV Tokyo Verdy Beleza captured the 2024-25 WE League title on Saturday, May 17. Beleza completed the season with 16 wins, three defeats and three draws (51 points). And they earned a 3-0 triumph over JEF United Chiba on the season's final day at Ajinomoto Stadium Nishigaoka. Yuzuki Yamamoto led Beleza with two goals in the title-clinching win. Teammate Shino Matsuda also scored. INAC Kobe Leonesa also had a 16-3-3 record and the same total of points. But Beleza secured the title with a better goal difference (plus 34 ― 50 goals scored, 16 allowed). INAC finished with 43 goals and surrendered 14 (plus-29 goal difference). Beleza manager Takeo Matsuda described the team's title quest in the euphoria that followed the match. "I am relieved that we were able to carry the match to the end as I had envisioned," Matsuda was quoted as saying by NHK. "We have been playing the last few matches as if they were finals, and the players showed their strength in today's match as well." Beleza captain Tomoko Muramatsu, a defender, was thrilled with the outcome. "Winning the league championship has always been my goal," Muramatsu said, according to NHK. "Finally, we were able to win this title. I am so happy. This is an unforgettable day in my soccer career." In the 2023-24 season, Beleza finished third out of 12 teams. The Urawa Reds Ladies, who entered the 2024-25 campaign as two-time defending champions, placed third overall this season. Leonesa standout Carlota Suarez scored a league-best 13 goals, followed by Miyu Yakata of Cerezo Osaka Yanmar Ladies with 11. Kashima Antlers' Yuma Suzuki (left) competes against Shimizu S-Pulse's Sen Takagi in the first half on May 17 in Kashima, Ibaraki Prefecture. (KYODO) The Kashima Antlers defeated visiting Shimizu S-Pulse 1-0 on Saturday, May 17. Yuma Suzuki scored the lone goal in the seventh minute. At Ibaraki Prefecture's Kashima Soccer Stadium, the Antlers collected their seventh straight victory. In five of those matches, the opponent was held scoreless. Kashima improved to 12-1-4 (37 points) under first-year manager Toru Oniki, the celebrated former Kawasaki Frontale boss. After the match, Suzuki spoke about the victory-deciding play. "A good ball came from Chucky (Serbian forward Aleksandar Cavric), and I was able to score it by just making sure to meet the ball," Suzuki said, according to "I hadn't been able to score like that since last year, but I had a good feeling from yesterday, so I'm glad I was able to score." Whenever they step onto the pitch, the Antlers are focused on winning, according to Suzuki. "Whether it's seven, eight, or nine consecutive wins, we won't be satisfied until we win the championship," Suzuki told reporters after the match. Also Saturday, FC Machida Zelvia beat second-place Kashiwa Reysol 3-0. Reysol have 33 points and a 9-6-2 record. ODDS and EVENS | Season is Providing Compelling Competition Ozeki Onosato defeats fourth-ranked maegashira Takerufuji on Day 7 of the Summer Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on May 17. (©SANKEI) At the end of the first week of the 15-day Summer Grand Sumo Tournament, only two makuuchi division wrestlers remained unbeaten. Ozeki Onosato and seventh-ranked maegashira Hakuoho owned identical 7-0 records through the end of competition on Saturday, May 17. The second week of the Summer Basho starts on Sunday, May 18 at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan. Heading into Day 8 of the tourney, lone yokozuna Hoshoryu (5-2) was two wins off the pace. Title contenders also include ninth-ranked maegashira Aonishiki (6-1) and komusubi Wakatakakage (6-1). Onosato, who has won three Emperor's Cups, including in a playoff at March's Spring Basho, is seeking promotion to yokozuna. And a title in this tournament would secure it ― and be the ideal early birthday present (Onosato turns 25 on June 7). Teaming up with Emmy-award-winning founders of StudioNaginami, WorldWide Sumo will stage a series of upcoming events called "Super Power Show!" in the United States in the summer of 2025. WorldWide Sumo made the announcement on Thursday, May 15. According to a press release, the tour will kick off at Petco Park's Gallagher Square (July 25-26) in San Diego. After that, the sports, entertainment and cultural spectacle has a total of five scheduled performances from August 1-3 at the American Dream mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey. "This isn't just a sporting event," said Todd Yasui, co-founder of WorldWide Sumo. "It's a dynamic celebration of Japanese heritage, artistry, and athleticism — and an invitation to a new generation of fans." Retired pro wrestlers from Japan, Mongolia and Brazil will participate in sumo exhibition matches. For more information, check out Tickets are now available for purchase on the website. Shoki Murakami (©SANKEI) Hiromi Itoh (KYODO) Shoki Murakami of the Hanshin Tigers is No 1 in strikeouts (43) among Central League pitchers through May 16. And Hokkaido Nipponham Fighters starter Hiromi Itoh leads the Pacific League with 56 Ks. Murakami is 6-1 with a 1.87 ERA in 57⅔ innings. Itoh is 5-1 with a 2.08 ERA in 52 frames. He is one of three PL pitchers with 50 or more strikeouts. In other baseball news, former NPB and MLB pitcher Kenta Maeda has signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs, it was announced on Friday. The Detroit Tigers released the 37-year-old in early May. Maeda was not effective in seven relief appearances this season, posting a 7.88 ERA for Detroit. Cubs manager Craig Counsell hopes the team can help Maeda revive his career. "He has had success, he's struggled," Counsell said. "[And] he's on a minor league contract. I think it's a player that we've got to have constant conversations with and see where we can maybe make some adjustments and see where he's at." Shohei Ohtani Hammers 2 Homers in Dodgers' 19-2 Rout of A's Author: Ed Odeven Find Ed on JAPAN Forward' s dedicated website, SportsLook . Follow his [Japan Sports Notebook] on Sundays, [Odds and Evens] during the week, and X (formerly Twitter) ＠ed_odeven .
The Mainichi
16-05-2025
- Sport
- The Mainichi
Golf: Ryo Hisatsune off to solid start, Hideki Matsuyama struggles at PGA C'ship
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina (Kyodo) -- Japan's Ryo Hisatsune shot a 3-under 68 for a share of ninth place while compatriot Hideki Matsuyama struggled to a 72 in the opening round of the PGA Championship on Thursday, the second major of the year. The 22-year-old Hisatsune sits four strokes off the pace set by Venezuela's Jhonattan Vegas, whose 64 gave him a two-shot lead over Ryan Gerard of the United States and Australia's Cam Davis. Hisatsune, who has posted three top-10 finishes in his second season on tour, carded four birdies against a single bogey at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. "My round went better than I expected," Hisatsune said. "It's big that I was able to get birdies when I went aggressive." The 2023 European Tour Rookie of the Year's said his tee shots were the only thing he has to clean up, adding "I couldn't hit my driver straight consistently." Meanwhile, Matsuyama is at 1 over after carding three birdies and four bogeys, three of the latter on the back nine, leaving him in a tie for 60th.
USA Today
14-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ryo Hisatsune odds to win the 2025 PGA Championship
Ryo Hisatsune odds to win the 2025 PGA Championship PGA Championship details and info Date: May 15-18, 2025 May 15-18, 2025 Course: Quail Hollow Club Quail Hollow Club Location: Charlotte, NC Charlotte, NC Previous Winner: Xander Schauffele How to watch the PGA Championship Thursday: ESPN, The Golf Channel ESPN, The Golf Channel Friday: ESPN, The Golf Channel ESPN, The Golf Channel Saturday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), ESPN, NBC (WBGH-Binghamton, NY) CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), ESPN, NBC (WBGH-Binghamton, NY) Sunday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), ESPN, NBC (WBGH-Binghamton, NY), NBC (WBIR- Knoxville, TN) Watch golf on Fubo! Hisatsune odds to win the PGA Championship PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 9:07 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Hisatsune odds to finish in the top 5 at the PGA Championship Hisatsune odds to finish in the top 10 at the PGA Championship Other betting markets for Hisatsune at the PGA Championship Hisatsune recent performances Hisatsune has taken part in 13 tournaments this season, and he has collected two top-five finishes and three top-10 finishes. Hisatsune has finished in the top five in one of his past four events.
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Ryo Hisatsune odds to win the 2025 RBC Heritage
Ryo Hisatsune odds to win the 2025 RBC Heritage RBC Heritage details and info Date: April 17-20, 2025 April 17-20, 2025 Course: Harbour Town Golf Links Harbour Town Golf Links Location: Hilton Head, SC Hilton Head, SC Previous Winner: Scottie Scheffler How to watch the RBC Heritage Thursday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Friday: The Golf Channel The Golf Channel Saturday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), The Golf Channel Sunday: CBS (KBAK-Bakersfield, CA), CBS (WNEM – Flint-Saginaw-Bay City), The Golf Channel Watch golf on Fubo! Hisatsune odds to win the RBC Heritage PGA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 3:06 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Hisatsune odds to finish in the top 5 at the RBC Heritage Hisatsune odds to finish in the top 10 at the RBC Heritage Other betting markets for Hisatsune at the RBC Heritage Hisatsune recent performances Hisatsune has participated in 10 tournaments this season, and he has earned two top-five finishes and three top-10 finishes. In his past four appearances, Hisatsune has finished in the top five twice. Hisatsune will try to extend his streak of made cuts to four by qualifying for the weekend in this tournament.
