[JLPGA] Game Result : JLPGA Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Hisako Higuchi (28th Oct – 30th Oct)

The Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Hisako Higuchi was held at the Musashigaoka Golf Club (6,650 yards / par 72) in Hanno, Saitama.

Kumiko Kaneda, nicknamed "Kinkumi" after starting at the top of the leaderboard, won the tournament with a 9-under total. It was the longest blank win since the Tour system went into effect in 1988. It was her second win in 11 years and 189 days after her first win. Haruka Kawasaki was second place with 2 stroke behind at 7-under total. Also, defending champion Hinoko Shibuno, from the USLPGA Tour, 4-under 68 stroke in the final day to move from a tie for 28th to a tie for 8th.

At the end of the day, Haruka Kawasaki, who was aiming for her consecutive win from last week, was within one stroke for leader. However, Kumiko Kaneda made her second shot at the 17th hole, 160 yards to go 1 meter to the pin, with a 7I. It was the shot that ultimately decided for the winner. Haruka Kawasaki, said, "But, she (Kumiko Kaneda) was very strong right to the end, and on the 17th hole, she made a 'finishing stroke' shot. Toward the end, I could feel the strength spirit."

The longest blank win was a match that impressed many Japanese.

◆Winner's Gear◆
Driver
Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond 10.5 degrees
FW
Yamaha RMX VD 3W 15 degrees
Callaway Rogue ST MAX 5W 18 degrees
Callaway Rogue ST MAX 7W 21 degrees
Utility
Dunlop SRIXON ZX 4UT 22 degrees
Dunlop SRIXON ZX 5UT 25 degrees
Iron
TaylorMade Stealth Glore (7I-PW)
Wedge
Fourteen RM4 46, 52, 58 degrees
Putter
Odyssey White Hot OG 2 Ball Blade
Balls
Bridgestone B XS