Yūsaku Miyazato

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Yūsaku Miyazato (宮里 優作 Miyazato Yūsaku?, born June 19, 1980) is a professional golfer. On August 25, 2006 he became the first golfer to make two hole in one shots in the same round of a PGA Tour event.[1]

Miyazato was born in Higashi, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan on June 19, 1980. He attended Tohoku Fukushi University[2], and won the Japanese collegiate championship in 2000, and the Japanese amateur championship in 2001. In December 2002, he announced his decision to turn pro before his upcoming graduation[3].

His younger sister, Ai Miyazato is also a professional golfer who is currently competing in the LPGA Tour.

[edit] Footnotes

  1. ^ Sonner, Scott. "Miyazato Aces 2 Holes in Same Round", Associated Press, ABC News, 2006-08-25. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
  2. ^ Miller, Ann. "Legion of foreign golfers gets set for Waialae", Associated Press, Honolulu Advertiser, 2003-01-14. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
  3. ^ Miller, Ann. "Defending champ Garcia highlights Mercedes field", Associated Press, Honolulu Advertiser, 2003-01-02. Retrieved on 2006-08-26.
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