The second round of the Japan Open, which decides the number one golfer in Japan, was held on the 21st. standing at the top of

The Japan Open of golf is one of the domestic major tournaments, and this year it is being held at the Sanko Golf Club Japan Course in Miki City, Hyogo Prefecture.



Semikawa, an amateur college student who came out as a provisional leader at 6 under par, bogeyed at the par-4 7th hole in the first half, but birdied at the par-4 10th hole and the par-3 13th hole in the second half. I took it away.



Semikawa, who bogeyed the par 4 16th, turned even par on this day and defended the top with a total of 6 under par.



Higa, who came out from the provisional 5th place, was the one who made the charge, taking 5 birdies in the first half alone. I stood at the top alongside other players.



In the same group as Higa, Keita Nakajima, a university student who turned professional after being ranked number one in the world amateur rankings, made two double bogeys, dropping four points on the day and finishing with a total of 5 over pars of 48. I advanced to the final round from the 22nd.



On the 22nd, NHK will also broadcast the event on General TV.

Semikawa "I'm really looking forward to the final round"

Yasuka Semikawa, who finished the second round and kept the lead, said, "My tee shot on the 1st hole was pretty good and I thought, 'I think I can do it today. It was a day that I couldn't do. I was able to go around evenly, but I made a few mistakes, so I think I could have done a little more."



He said, "I'm really looking forward to the final round from the 22nd. I want to prepare well so that I can play golf so that I can win the championship so that I won't lose to my seniors lined up at the top."

Higa "I want to do my best at my own pace without being overwhelmed"

Kazuki Higa, who finished the second round in the top spot, reflected, "I started off with a birdie, and after that, I was able to have a series of good birdies. I was able to complete the rounds without stress in the second half, so it was a good day." .



Ahead of the final round starting on the 22nd, he said, "I want to keep the momentum going in the qualifying rounds and do my best at my own pace for the remaining two days."