Features [ODDS and EVENS] Haruka Kawasaki Displays Vigor and Poise in Breakthrough Victory The 19-year-old became the youngest winner of the JLPGA Championship Konica Minolta Cup, earning the title with an 8-under 64 in the final round. Ed OdevenSeptember 15, 2022
Golf Ayaka Furue Cards a 10-under 62 in Final Round and Wins Women’s Scottish Open The 22-year-old Kobe native captured her first LPGA Tour title with a career-best round in a come-from-behind victory. Ed OdevenAugust 1, 2022
Features [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] Golfer Mone Inami Rides Positive Momentum From Olympics to First Career Major Victory The third-year pro leads the Japanese professional women's tour with eight victories this season. Ed OdevenSeptember 19, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics GOLF | Nelly Korda Overcomes Heat, Rain Delay to Claim Gold for U.S. Runner-up Mone Inami wins a playoff with Lydia Ko to capture Japan's first medal in Olympic golf. Jim ArmstrongAugust 7, 2021
Olympics and Paralympics GOLF | Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom Grabs Early Lead After 66 in First Round of Women's Tournament Defending champion Inbee Park is three strokes back, while Japan's Nasa Hataoka is tied for 16th. Jim ArmstrongAugust 4, 2021
Japan Sports Notebook [JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] A Record 582 Athletes Comprise Host Nation’s Olympic Contingent ~~ The Olympics have grown in size and scale over the decades. Just as infrastructure costs and increased media coverage have increased, the host... Ed OdevenJuly 11, 2021