Woodone Open Hiroshima
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The Woodone Open Hiroshima was a golf event on the Japan Golf Tour
from 1973 to 2007. It was first played in 1972 as the Hiroshima Open. The venues were the courses of the Hiroshima Country Club, except the 1997 tournament, that was held at the Yonex Country Club in Niigata
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Juken Sangyo Open Hiroshima
Yonex Open Hiroshima
Hiroshima Open
Japan Golf Tour
The Japan Golf Tour is a prominent golf tour. It was founded in 1973 and as of 2006 it offers the third highest annual prize fund out of the regular men's professional tours after the PGA Tour and the European Tour. However since the early 1990s, the growth in prize money has not kept pace with...
from 1973 to 2007. It was first played in 1972 as the Hiroshima Open. The venues were the courses of the Hiroshima Country Club, except the 1997 tournament, that was held at the Yonex Country Club in Niigata
Niigata Prefecture
is a prefecture of Japan located on the island of Honshū on the coast of the Sea of Japan. The capital is the city of Niigata. The name "Niigata" literally means "new lagoon".- History :...
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Winners
Woodone Open Hiroshima- 2007 Toru TaniguchiToru Taniguchiis a Japanese professional golfer.Taniguchi was born in Nara. He has won 17 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour , topped the money list in 2002 and 2007, and is fifth on the career money list...
- 2006 Tetsuji HiratsukaTetsuji Hiratsukais a Japanese professional golfer.Hiratsuka was born in Kyoto, Japan. He has won six times on the Japan Golf Tour. He represented Japan at the 2007 Omega Mission Hills World Cup with Hideto Tanihara.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*2003 Golf Nippon Series JT Cup...
- 2005 Takao NogamiTakao NogamiTakao Nogami is a Japanese professional golfer.Nogami plays on the Japan Golf Tour, where he has won once.-External links:...
- 2004 Shingo KatayamaShingo KatayamaShingo Katayama is a Japanese golfer.Katayama was born in Chikusei, Ibaraki Prefecture. He turned professional in 1995 and has played full time on the Japan Golf Tour since 1997. He topped the Japan Golf Tour money list five times: 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008...
- 2003 Toshimitsu IzawaToshimitsu IzawaToshimitsu Izawa is a Japanese professional golfer. He is sometimes known outside of Japan as Toshi Izawa.Izawa was born in Kanagawa, attended Nihon Taiiku University, and turned professional in 1989....
Juken Sangyo Open Hiroshima
- 2002 SK HoSK HoHur Suk-ho , who is usually known as SK Ho in English, is a South Korean professional golfer who plays mainly on the Japan Golf Tour....
- 2001 Keiichiro FukaboriKeiichiro Fukaboriis a Japanese professional golfer who currently plays on the Japan Golf Tour. He has eight wins on the Tour, and had his best year during the 2000 season.Fukabori was born in Tokyo. He turned professional in 1995....
- 2000 Keiichiro FukaboriKeiichiro Fukaboriis a Japanese professional golfer who currently plays on the Japan Golf Tour. He has eight wins on the Tour, and had his best year during the 2000 season.Fukabori was born in Tokyo. He turned professional in 1995....
Yonex Open Hiroshima
- 1999 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1998 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1997 Naomichi OzakiNaomichi Ozaki) is a Japanese professional golfer.Ozaki was born in Tokushima. He turned professional in 1977 and won 32 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour between 1984 and 2005. He ranks fourth on the list of most Japan Golf Tour wins. He topped the money list in 1991 and 1999...
- 1996 Hideyuki Sato
- 1995 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1994 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1993 Toshiaki OdateToshiaki OdateToshiaki Odate is a Japanese professional golfer.Odate played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning twice.Odate's sister, Masako Natsume, was a model and actress.-External links:...
- 1992 Nobumitsu YuharaNobumitsu Yuharais a Japanese professional golfer.Yuhara played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning seven times.-Japan Golf Tour wins:*1981 Kanto Open, Jun Classic*1983 Fujisankei Classic*1990 Pocari Sweat Open*1992 Sapporo Tokyu Open, Yonex Open Hiroshima...
- 1991 Eiichi ItaiEiichi ItaiEiichi Itai is a Japanese professional golfer.Itai played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning three times.-External links:...
- 1990 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1989 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1988 Hajime MatsuiHajime MatsuiHajime Matsui is a Japanese professional golfer.Matsui played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning twice.-External links:...
- 1987 Hajime MeshiaiHajime Meshiaiis a Japanese professional golfer.Meshiai was born in Chiba. He turned professional in 1978. He won 11 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and led the money list in 1993...
Hiroshima Open
- 1986 Toru NakamuraToru Nakamurais a Japanese golfer.Nakamura was born in Osaka. He won 20 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks eighth on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1973 Hiroshima Open*1974 KBC Augusta, Sapporo Tokyu Open...
- 1985 Yoshitaka YamamotoYoshitaka YamamotoYoshitaka Yamamoto is a Japanese professional golfer.Yamamoto was born in Osaka. He won 13 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks 15th on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1973 Wizard*1975 Suntory Open, Bridgestone Open...
- 1984 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1983 Katsunari TakahashiKatsunari Takahashiis a Japanese professional golfer of Korean ancestry.Takahashi was born in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō...
- 1982 Takashi KuriharaTakashi KuriharaTakashi Kurihara is a Japanese professional golfer.Kurihara played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning five times.-Japan Golf Tour wins:*1973 Kanto Open*1974 Shizuoka Open*1979 ASO National Park Open*1982 Hiroshima Open...
- 1981 Seiichi KanaiSeiichi KanaiSeiichi Kanai is a Japanese professional golfer.Kanai was born in Niigata. He won 11 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks 18th on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1976 Japan PGA Championship*1978 Kanto Open...
- 1980 Norio SuzukiNorio SuzukiNorio Suzuki is a Japanese professional golfer.Suzuki won 16 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks 10th on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1974 Kyusyu Open*1975 Dunlop Tournament, Kyusyu Open...
- 1979 Yoshitaka YamamotoYoshitaka YamamotoYoshitaka Yamamoto is a Japanese professional golfer.Yamamoto was born in Osaka. He won 13 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks 15th on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1973 Wizard*1975 Suntory Open, Bridgestone Open...
- 1978 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1977 Yasuhiro MiyamotoYasuhiro MiyamotoYasuhiro Miyamoto is a Japanese professional golfer.Miyamoto played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning eight times.-Japan Golf Tour wins:*1973 ANA Phoenix*1975 Sports Shinko International, Tokai Classic...
- 1976 Masashi OzakiMasashi Ozakiis a Japanese professional golfer. Ozaki is often known as Jumbo Ozaki on account of his height and length off the tee. He featured in the top ten of the Official World Golf Rankings for almost 200 weeks between 1989 and 1998...
- 1975 Lu Liang-HuanLu Liang-HuanLu Liang-Huan , or "Mr. Lu" as he came to be known to British golf fans, was a successful Taiwanese golfer who won several important tournaments on the Asian and European circuits between 1959 and 1979.Lu was born in Taipei...
- 1974 Lu Liang-HuanLu Liang-HuanLu Liang-Huan , or "Mr. Lu" as he came to be known to British golf fans, was a successful Taiwanese golfer who won several important tournaments on the Asian and European circuits between 1959 and 1979.Lu was born in Taipei...
- 1973 Toru NakamuraToru Nakamurais a Japanese golfer.Nakamura was born in Osaka. He won 20 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and ranks eighth on the career victories list.-Japan Golf Tour wins :*1973 Hiroshima Open*1974 KBC Augusta, Sapporo Tokyu Open...
- 1972 Hsieh Yung-yoHsieh Yung-yoHsieh Yung-yo is a Taiwanese professional golfer.Hsieh played throughout Asia, winning national opens in South Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines...
External links
- Coverage on Japan Golf Tour's official site - in English