Yūsaku Miyazato

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

Miyazato was born in Higashi, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. 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]. He currently plays on the Japan Golf Tour.

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

At the time of his hole in one, the PGA Tour announced that it was the first time since they had started keeping records. However, research later turned up suggesting that an amateur golfer, W.W. "Bill" Whedon, also hit two in the opening round of a tournament in 1955.[4]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Sonner, Scott. "Miyazato has 2 aces up sleeve", Associated Press, The Seattle Times, 2006-08-25. Retrieved on 2008-05-25. 
  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. 
  4. ^ Double aces also happened on the PGA Tour in 1955, officials discover. Associated Press. PGA.com (2006-08-26). Retrieved on 2008-05-25.

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