Height 188cm, weighs 88kg, big and tough Takahiro Hadachi marked 3 under for the Round 1 and became tied 4th today. He shot 342 yards drive on the 3rd hole and his Driving Distance Average was at 324.50 yards which really surprised the spectators.

He said that he doesn't have his A game today but carded 5 birdies and 2 bogeys.
"I wanted to avoid bogeys and play it smart."

His course management worked. Due to the gusty wind, many ended up in the water at Par 3 16th, but he played it safe and landed 2 meters over the pin, which he managed to make a birdie.

"That birdie made me feel positive."
He finished with another birdie on final 18 and he made his best career finish tied to 4th.

"Today I couldn't clearly decide on the tee shot at 8th, so I want to stay calm tomorrow and play with concrete decisions."

He has the benefit of world class physical potentials, with the big drive as his weapon, all eyes are very curious to see how he will do on the next 3 days.