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Japan's Ishikawa hopes for McIlroy inspiration

Tue June 21, 2011, 12:27 PM

Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to draw inspiration from newly-crowned US Open champion Rory McIlroy and challenge him for titles in the future.

Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he hopes to draw inspiration from newly-crowned US Open champion Rory McIlroy and challenge him for titles…

Wed June 15, 2011, 05:42 AM

The Japanese PGA will not punish teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa after he was found to have driven a car without a valid licence, its chairman said Wednesday.

Ryo Ishikawa apologises for unlicensed driving

Fri June 10, 2011, 06:40 AM

Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa apologised at the airport shortly before leaving for the US Open after he was found to have driven without a valid licence.

Ishikawa ready to be 'beaten up' at US Open

Tue June 07, 2011, 09:14 AM

Japanese teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa says he is ready to be "beaten up" at next week's US Open as he struggles for form after missing the cut for two straight weeks on the domestic tour.

Ishikawa to chip in golf earnings for disaster relief

Thu March 31, 2011, 10:35 AM

Japanese teen golfer Ryo Ishikawa has vowed to donate all of his tournament earnings in 2011 to help survivors of the earthquake and tsunami which devastated his country's Pacific coast.

Tiger Woods cancels Japan visit

Wed March 23, 2011, 04:18 PM

Golf star Tiger Woods cancelled his visit to Japan next month, following the quake-tsunami tragedy, his sponsors Nike said on Wednesday.

Japan's Miyazato aims to be number one golfer

Wed May 05, 2010, 12:15 PM

Japan's Ai Miyazato aims to become the world number one this week, brimming with confidence after winning her fourth US Tour title at the Tres Marias Championship at the weekend.

'I've done my homework for Masters': Ishikawa

Thu March 11, 2010, 10:13 AM

Japan's teenage golf star Ryo Ishikawa said Thursday he had done his homework ahead of a second Masters bid before departing for a clutch of tournaments in the United States.

Japan's teen pro skips PGA date for school graduation

Fri March 05, 2010, 12:37 PM

Japan's number-one golfer, teenager Ryo Ishikawa, will miss playing in a US PGA competition next week to attend his high school graduation, according to his agent Friday.

Italy's Molinari wins Dunlop Phoenix

Sun November 22, 2009, 09:34 AM

Italy's Edoardo Molinari defeated Robert Karlsson of Sweden on the second play-off hole to win the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament on Sunday.

Italy's Molinari takes Dunlop Phoenix golf lead

Sat November 21, 2009, 07:56 AM

Edoardo Molinari of Italy hit a two-under-par 69 to snatch the lead after the third round in the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament on Saturday.

Japan's teen golfer keen for Presidents Cup

Mon October 05, 2009, 12:19 PM

Japanese teenage star Ryo Ishikawa, fresh from his fourth domestic title of the year, says he will feel the whole of Japan behind him when he plays at this week's Presidents Cup.

Ishikawa wins fourth golf title in Tokai Classic

Sun October 04, 2009, 10:29 AM

Japan's teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa birdied the last two holes for a one-stroke victory in the Tokai Classic men's golf tournament on Sunday.

Ishikawa wins golf Fujisankei Classic

Sun September 06, 2009, 08:25 AM

Japanese teenage golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa on Sunday won the Fujisankei Classic and returned to the top of the 2009 Japanese prize money list.

Ishikawa hopes to emulate Yang's major glory

Tue August 18, 2009, 12:45 PM

Japan's teenage star Ryo Ishikawa said Tuesday he would try to emulate South Korean Yang Yong-Eun's success at the US PGA Championship to blaze the trail for Asian golfers.

Japan's Oda keeps Casio Open lead

Sat November 29, 2008, 08:33 AM

Overnight leader Komei Oda of Japan has overcome an up-and-down round for an even par 72 to keep the lead after the third round at the Casio Open men's golf tournament. Oda, who has yet to win a title on the Japan Tour, carded…

Japan's Komei Oda takes Casio Open golf lead

Thu November 27, 2008, 08:57 AM

Japan's Komei Oda shot a sizzling six-under-par 66 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round amid tight security at the Casio Open men's golf tournament on Thursday. Police stepped up security at the Kuroshio Country Club…

Thailand's Prayad wins Dunlop Phoenix title

Sun November 23, 2008, 08:51 AM

Overnight leader Prayad Marksaeng of Thailand shot an even-par 71 to seal the Dunlop Phoenix title, finishing one shot clear of Japan's teenage sensation Ryo Ishikawa. Starting the day with a two-stroke lead, Prayad hit a double…

Australia's Sheehan takes lead in Dunlop Phoenix golf

Thu November 20, 2008, 08:48 AM

Australia's Paul Sheehan birdied the 18th hole for a bogey-free four-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead after the first round of the Dunlop Phoenix men's golf tournament. The 31-year-old Australian, who has three victories…

Els upbeat ahead of Japan's Dunlop Phoenix golf

Wed November 19, 2008, 01:06 PM

South Africa's Ernie Els is riding high and happy with his form ahead of the tournament which propelled him onto the world stage 15 years ago. Els, 39, said on his website he was feeling upbeat about this week's Dunlop Phoenix…

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