KOKA —

Sixteen-year-old golfer Ryo Ishikawa picked up his first title as a professional Sunday with a victory at the Kansai Open.  Ishikawa, who became the youngest Japanese tour event winner in May last year and turned pro in January, shot a final-round 69 that gave him a four-stroke win at the regional tournament in western Japan with a 72-hole total of 12-under-par 276.

Ishikawa is playing in his first year as a pro after his victory at the Munsingwear KSB Cup earned him exemption on the JGTO circuit through the 2009 season. He has had two top-10 finishes this year on the top-tier Japanese circuit. Sunday’s victory at Shiga Golf Club also gave him a spot in the Japan Open in October. The Kansai Open is not an official JGTO event.

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3 Comments

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  northlondon at 12:48 PM JST - 25th August

  Ryo Ishik...ZZZZzzzz

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  isthistheend at 04:46 PM JST - 26th August

  No zzz in Japan. He's the one who's sparking lots of practice for the younger generation. Why not wake up and see his play as a positive.

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  simplygirl at 01:55 AM JST - 7th April

  he deserves to win coz he can make it...he is good and nice person...goodluck to all your golf tour in every country...

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