JLPGA Awards: Female Pros in Their Elegant Best
Hinako Yamauchi
Yamauchi reported on her Instagram, “A huge transformation!!! monsoon nights are gonna get you so high!!!” She confessed that she had sent a message to her favorite artist, SEKAI NO OWARI’s hairstylist, Hiroki Eguchi, to ask for help with her hair and makeup for the awards, and he kindly accepted. Surrounded by the world of SEKAI NO OWARI, she commented, “Thank you so much for such a happy and fun time. It became the most memorable award ceremony.”
Sakura Koiwai
Koiwai (26), with two victories this season, had a photo session in a kimono with her close friend, Rio Takeda, who won five titles. When asked about the fashion points, Takeda answered, “It’s a pink obi,” to which Koiwai pointed to her own obi, saying, “This one,” making the gathered reporters laugh.
Reika Usui
Usui (26), who won her first title of the season at the AXA Ladies Golf Tournament in MIYAZAKI, appeared in a mermaid dress. The daring dress with an open back made her look like an actress. She revealed at an event that she would be debuting as an idol with Nana Suganuma (24) in February next year. She is one of the pros to watch next season.
Yui Kawamoto
Kawamoto (26), who won the NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf tournament for the first time in five years, appeared in a daring high-slit dress with her right shoulder exposed. She was delighted by the extra camera flashes from photographers, saying, “I feel like a Hollywood actress.” She also shared, “The color of Zoro, a character I support from my favorite manga ONE PIECE, matches the JLPGA’s color, green, so I decided on this dress. I fell in love with it at first sight!”
Reika Miyako
Miyako (20), who won the amateur title at the Daiou Kaiun Ladies Open on the lower tour and passed the professional test this year, appeared in a halter neck dress with bold exposures of her arms, shoulders, and back. She mentioned that she rented the dress just the day before, saying, “The venue had a black and gold atmosphere, so I chose black as the main color. I love the white halter neck design, so I decided right away.” Having been active since her amateur days, she is one of the rookies whose popularity is expected to rise next season.
Akie & Chisato Iwai
