Tournament article
DAY4
DAY42020/10/19 (Mon)Ryo Ishikawa finishes with big Sunday charge and heads to ZOZO in US with enthusiasm
This week's venue, Sumire course is one of Ryo's practice ground since his junior days. He knows this course inside and out, which lead to ...
DAY42020/10/19 (Mon)Japan Open 2020 Lowest Amateur Title was shared by Taiga Sugihara and Riki Kawamoto
Taiga Sugihara and Riki Kawamoto was awarded with this year's Low Amateur Title as they both finished at 5T. Taiga is from Tokushima Prefec...
DAY42020/10/19 (Mon)Hideto Tanihara "regrets the lack of technic" to a disappointing defeat
It was almost certain that Hideto will win his first ever Major, Japan Open. "It is very disappointing" said 41 years old with discouraging...
DAY42020/10/19 (Mon)Takumi Kanaya solo 7th finish on debut game now heads to ZOZO Championship in US
Takumi Kanaya made a good debut by finishing solo 7th at Japan Open, and now he will head to US to be in the field at USPGA and JGTO co-san...
DAY42020/10/19 (Mon)Yuki Inamori scooped away the win at the very last moment to make his V2 at the Japan Open
Final Round Sunday was quiet but very tense atmosphere for the final group. Leader Hideto Tanihara and Yuki Inamori 1 shot behind the leade...
DAY3
DAY32020/10/18 (Sun)40 something Hideto Tanihara takes away the lead from promising 20 years old amateur
The final grouping of the R3 at Japan Open was 41 years old Hideto Tanihara and 20 years old amateur Riki Kawamoto. Two of them had a fierc...
DAY32020/10/18 (Sun)No.1 driving accuracy titleholder Yuki Inamori jumps up to aim for V2 at Japan Open
Known to be the "straightest hitter in Japan" Yuki Inamori has the chance to gain his second victory that this prestigious Major by scoring...
DAY32020/10/18 (Sun)Amateur Riki Kawamoto at 1 shot behind the leader going on to the Final Round
20 years old amateur Riki Kawamoto played along Hideto Tanihara in final group on R3 Saturday, making an exciting see-saw battle.In one poi...
DAY2
DAY22020/10/17 (Sat)Unprecedented surprise! 3 of the Top 5 players is dominated by amateurs at Japan Open R2
The Major this week, Japan Open's leader board after the R2 ended as unprecedented surprise. 3 amateur players finished within Top 5, and t...
DAY22020/10/17 (Sat)Takumi Kanaya manages to make the cutline on his Pro Debut tournament
"If you could make the CUT, every player still has the chance to win", said Takumi Kanaya. On his R2 of debut tournament as professional, h...
DAY22020/10/17 (Sat)Over 40 something but still aggressive Hideto Tanihara marks 64 and leaps to 2T
Hideto Tanihara says he enjoys the tough course setting of the Major."Since most of the tournaments had been cancelled due to pandemic, I h...
DAY1
DAY12020/10/16 (Fri)Takumi Kanaya made his Pro Debut with 2 over Par Round but says "no worries"
Takumi Kanaya's Debut round as a professional was a clod rainy day."I knew about the rain forecast so I was prepared for it", said Takumi, ...
DAY12020/10/16 (Fri)52 years old "Senior" Toru Taniguchi showed off his PRIDE on R1 at the Japan Open
No matter there was non-spectator event, Toru Taniguchi finished his round making a big fist pump right after making a 10-meter birdie putt...
DAY12020/10/16 (Fri)2018&19 Orde of Merit Champion Shugo Imahira makes a great start at the Japan Open R1
It seemed like an easy round for Shugo Imahira, the 2018&19 Order of Merit Champion, who marked 66 on R1 at the Japan Open today."I believe...
DAY12020/10/16 (Fri)8 Amateurs at Top 20s on Leader Board after R1 at Japan Open
As World's No.1 Amateur Takumi Kanaya turns to Pro, other powerful amateurs are following right after his footsteps. 8 amateurs finished in...
PREVIOUS
PREVIOUS2020/10/15 (Thu)Rikuya Hoshino aims for 2 wins in a row at this week's Major
Murasaki Country Club Sumire Course is named after cute little white flower which blooms during the rainy season in Japan by the popular wr...
PREVIOUS2020/10/15 (Thu)Takumi Kanaya will make his Pro debut in same groupings with Rikuya Hoshino and Ryo Ishikawa
The 1st Round groupings has been announced and Takumi Kanaya who has just turned Pro will be making his debut round with Rikuya Hoshino and...
PREVIOUS2020/10/15 (Thu)Ryo Ishikawa aims for Japan No.1 Golfer title at his "home course"
"Japan Open always gives me excitement and tense atmosphere since this Major title represents No.1 Golfer in Japan", says Ryo Ishikawa. He ...
PREVIOUS2020/10/15 (Thu)Defending Champion Chan Kim wishes success for Japan Open Golf Championship from overseas
Same as Fuji Sankei Classic in September, this week's tournament must start with out the Defending Champion's presence. Last year in 2019, ...
