Opening on February 29th! Women’s Golf, Heroine Candidates for This Season, Strong and Gallant
Their swings are too beautiful! The battle for the title of the prize money queen will be fought amongst talented players, rising stars, and overseas players!
“The contenders include the twin sisters Akie (21) and Chisato Iwai (21), who broke out last season, as well as the rising star Kokona Sakurai (20), who secured four victories. Among them, special attention should be paid to Erika Hara (25). Last year, she underwent surgery for a herniated disc that had plagued her for years, and this season, she approaches the game in perfect condition from the first match. Utilizing her tall stature of 173 cm, her driving shots are her forte, with an average distance exceeding 255 yards, ranking her among the top in women’s professional golf.” (Sports writer, Mr. Myung-Yeol Kim)
There are also many promising prospects among the South Korean players.
“Song Ga-eun (23), who is making her first appearance in Japan, is a next-generation star candidate who has won two victories on the Korean Tour’s top division. Her iron control is outstanding, and she also passed the qualifying tournament for this season’s participation in first place. Additionally, Ahn Shin-ae (33), who is known as the ‘Sexy Queen,’ is returning to the competition after five years. She should dazzle fans with her captivating golf.”
This season, experienced champions like Mone Inami (24), Yurika Yoshida (23), and Mao Saigo (22) will compete in the US tour. With fewer top players, attention should be focused on those aiming for their first victory.
“There are high expectations for Yuka Yasuda (23), who experienced two second-place finishes last year, to secure her first victory. Especially with a greens-in-regulation rate of 71%, she boasts a high number, showing ample potential. If she develops her competitiveness, results should follow suit.”
What kind of dramas will unfold this year?
Erika Hara (25)
Driver: 5
Putting: 3
Approach: 5
Control: 4
Recovery: 3
Last season, he had a good approach shot as well as driver and ranked 3rd in par on-putt rate among all players. In the off-season, she has been working on recovering her distance, and she is back to the point where she does not feel the effects of the surgery.
Chisato Iwai (21)
Akie Iwai (21)
Chisato Iwai
Driver: 5
Putting: 5
Approach: 4
Control: 3
Recovery: 4
Like her sister Akie, Chisato possesses an outstanding driver, which is her charm. Last year, they garnered attention with the first-ever playoff between twins. Expectations are high for another breakthrough season for the twins.
Akie Iwai
Driver: 5
Putting: 4
Approach: 5
Control: 3
Recovery: 4
With an average driving distance exceeding 257 yards and shining approach shots, I also recorded the highest greens-in-regulation rate. The question remains whether I can improve my fairway hit rate, which I identify as a challenge.
