After becoming the first amateur to win the Japan Open in the tournament's 95 years of competition last fall, Taiga Semikawa aims for more success in...
The former world No. 1 amateur is alone in fifth place after a spectacular 63 at the Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club.
“I hope I have created a pathway for not only Japanese players but all Asia-Pacific players to pursue the dream they have,” Nakajima said.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler leads the field with an 8-under 136 at the midway point.
The five-time Masters champion plays his first round of competitive golf in more than 500 days, while Matsuyama shoots an even-par 72.
Coach Jamie Joseph’s squad trailed 29-0 entering the second half in a match that exposed the team’s weaknesses.
Manager Toru Oniki's club has played 12 games this season, winning 10 times and earning two draws.
