Ryo Ishikawa had to withdraw from the seasonal opening event due to his back injury.

Ryo commented, "It is very disappointing to withdraw from the opening event Token Homemate Cup, since I was looking very much forward to this. I have injured my back, but since it is not so serious, I was told that it will cure within 2 weeks' time. I send my apologize for the inconvenience and making everyone worry for me."