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Japanese women's golf progress 2026

Overview

In early July, rookie Rie Higo secured her first professional win on Japan's women's development tour, marking a breakthrough for emerging talent.

A month later, the main Japanese women's professional circuit resumed with the Meiji Cup in Hokkaido, featuring top domestic players such as Shiho Kuwaki and Kaede Sug. Simultaneously, Japanese amateurs competed in the U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship, with Anna Iwanaga leading after the first round. The events together highlight a growing depth of Japanese women golfers both at home and abroad.

Entities

Anna Iwanaga · Shiho Kuwaki · Kaede Sug · Yurina Hiroyoshi · Meiji Cup

Timeline

  1. 13 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Japanese golfers start domestic tour and US amateur championship

    Japanese women golfers kicked off the domestic Meiji Cup and the U.S. Women’s Amateur, with Kaede Sug and Anna Iwanaga leading their fields.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Rookie Rie Higo Claims First Professional Victory on Japan's Women's Development Tour

    Rie Higo wins her first pro title at the Royal Meadow Cup, while Shoutarou Wada leads the men's ACN Tour after a 61‑round, showcasing Japan's secondary golf tours.

Sources

hochi.news · joshi-shogi.com · lesson.golfdigest.co.jp · news.golfdigest.co.jp