The third round of the Japan Open, which decides the number one golfer in Japan, was held, and amateur university student Yasuka Semikawa rose to the top with a total score of 13-under, improving his score by seven points.
On the 23rd, Semikawa will aim to win the "Japan Open" as an amateur for the first time in 95 years since the first tournament.
Golf's "Japan Open" 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.
In the first half, Semikawa, who started in the lead with a total of 6 under par, bogeyed at the 3rd par 3 and 4th par 4, but succeeded in making one turn at the 9th par 4 and took an eagle. 1, 4 birdies and 2 bogeys improved his score by 4.
Continuing to play aggressive golf in the second half, he took birdies at the 10th, 12th, and 15th holes of the par 4. On this day, he increased his score by 7 points and finished 13 under par, 6 strokes behind the 2nd place. stood up
Last month, Semikawa won the 6th amateur victory in the history of the domestic men's tour, and on the 23rd he will aim to win the "Japan Open" as an amateur for the first time in 95 years since the first tournament.
Kazuki Higa, who is currently ranked number one in the prize money ranking in Japan and has taken the lead alongside Semikawa, improved his score by one with three birdies and two bogeys on the day, and finished second with a total of 7 under par. increase.
On the 23rd, NHK will also broadcast the event on General TV.
Amateur Yasuka Semikawa, who stood alone at the top with a 6 stroke lead over second place, said, “I think I played good golf. There was almost nothing," he said about the successful one-on shot on the 9th hole that took the eagle, saying, "My goal is to become a fascinating golfer, and if I carve it, the people in the gallery will not find it interesting. I used a spoon.This eagle changed the tide."
Ahead of the final round on the 23rd, he was enthusiastic, saying, "'Japan Open' is the biggest match in Japan, so it's a title that I definitely want to win. I want to play well and win."