Tournament article
Vantelin Tokai Classic 2021
Yuki Inamori, Mr. Accuracy takes away the solo leader position controlling the hurricane condition
Yuki made 3 straight birdies from his staring hole. Hurricane's effect was making the monster course to be even harder with the tremendous gusty wind. Especially on the last 3 holes, which the wind will be blowing at you known to be the "amen corner of Miyoshi CC".
"It was really tough condition, so I was playing with care."
On 16th Par 3, his tee shot ended up in the sand, but saved par by making the 4-meter.
"Course strategy at Miyoshi CC is not to make careless bogeys. You should be satisfied will all pars. If you get a chance, get it done with your putting."
Yuki didn't miss any chances within 5-meters. He also made a chip-in on 15 from back side of the green.
If you include the first cut, he kept the fairways for 11 times out of 14 today. He says, he draws how he wants his shot to fly on the sky and hit as accordingly. His accuracy was great again, and he finished on top with 1 shot advantage.
Yuki has been No.1 of the Driving Accuracy STATS for 6 years in a row. This season he holds, magnificent record of 77.71% and keeps the No.1 position. But on his Driving Distance average he is 266.46 and sits at 108th.
He will turn 27 on Saturday this week. He will be playing along with the No.1 long hitter of 2019, Chan Kim.
"Well, I will just say go ahead, lead the way."
Yuki plans to be closer to the pin with his accuracy.
After the 3R on Saturday, there will be the annual Driving Contest.
"I will just enjoy watching it."