Tournament article

Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup Shishido Hills 2021

Ryosuke Kinoshita keeps his lead after R3 putting his best buddies "never give up spirit" in action

8th year as professional, Ryosuke Kinoshita has a great chance to achieve his first career victory. He started in final group and managed to mark 67, has 4 shots lead going into the Final Round tomorrow.

"I am nervous and had many anxieties, but I was able to perform my ideal shots today. I think I was able to overcome my weakness."

On his 1st hole he missed the par saving putt, but from Par 5 2nd, he made back-to-back birdies and had the course management under his control.

He has been closed to winning for past 5 tournaments and learned the key to success was his rhythm.
"When I am under pressure, I tend to swing too fast. So, I told myself to keep my tempo, same rhythm all the wat through until my last shot."

Ryosuke has been learning under trustworthy coach, who give him great tips to regain his confidence.
"I send him video of my shots and he gives me perfect advice. It feels like magic, because the advice he gives me makes my swing so well. I am really dependent on him."

As for my mental training, my buddy Hideki Matsuyama is my role model.
"I was surprised to see Hideki play so aggressive at The Masters Final Round. He had 4 shots lead and he could have planned to play safe, but he didn't. I learned the best way to win is to keep on playing aggressive. When you turn to play safe, other players will catch up to you easily. So, I will keep on going aggressively to aim for the pins tomorrow."