Naoyuki Kataoka, ranked 500th in the world, qualifies for 2026 Masters after Japan Open win

Naoyuki Kataoka, ranked 500th in the Official World Golf Ranking, is heading down Magnolia Lane come April after winning the ...
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History-making Japan golf twins push each other to greater heights

Akie and Chisato Iwai were born just a minute apart and now the identical twins from Japan are making history together on the ...
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16 year-old possibly 18 holes away from Masters Tournament invitation

Taisei Nagasaki, a 16-year-old making his debut at the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship, opened up a five-stroke lead after ...

Augusta chairman on Masters criteria change: 'Golf is a global game'

Augusta National chairman Fred Ridley said the recent change in invitation criteria announced by the Masters was driven by ...

Japanese teen Nagasaki has 5-shot lead in Asia-Pacific Amateur and eyes spot in the Masters

Taisei Nagasaki had a great start and a great finish for a 65 in the Asia-Pacific Amateur. That gives the 16-year-old from Japan a five-shot lead going into the final round at the Emirates Golf Club.