'Frustrated' Hinako Shibuno settles for third place at Women's British Open
Hinako Shibuno was left frustrated after missing a playoff at the Women's British Open by one shot on Sunday, denying the 23-year-old a chance to win her second major. After entering the final round at Muirfield five shots off the lead in second place, Shibuno ...
Shibuno, the 2019 Women's British Open champion, finished the day two shots off winner Kim Hyo-joo of South Korea.
Hinako Shibuno bounces back to finish fourth at Chevron Championship
The 2019 Women's British Open winner, who sat top after two rounds at Mission Hills Country Club, carded seven birdies and a bogey for a final-round 6-under 66 to wrap up in a 10-under 278.
Hinako Shibuno falters at Chevron to see hopes of major title fade
The 23-year-old led by a stroke after two rounds at Mission Hills Country Club but then dropped to 5-over-par 77, carding two birdies, three bogeys and two double bogeys for a 4-under 212.
Hideki Matsuyama wins Masters to become first Japanese man to claim major title
Matsuyama survived some late slip-ups, and a determined challenge down the back nine from Xander Schauffele, who finished 7-under, to claim the iconic green jacket in dramatic fashion.
Hinako Shibuno one shot off lead after opening round of U.S. Women's Open
The 2019 Women's British Open winner missed the fairway just twice in a fine start to the last major of the year.
Nasa Hataoka aims to keep nerves in check for Women's PGA Championship
World No. 5 Nasa Hataoka said Wednesday she is trying to rid her mind of pressure as she prepares to chase her first major title at this week's Women's PGA Championship. The 21-year-old will make her fourth straight appearance at the event, which takes place ...
Hinako Shibuno misses cut in Women's British Open title defense
Hinako Shibuno's Women's British Open title defense ended Friday when the 21-year-old missed the cut by three shots, carding 12-over par through the first two rounds. On the front nine at the spectator-free Royal Troon Golf Club, Shibuno had one birdie, two bogeys and one ...
Hinako Shibuno hopes virus won't derail Women's British Open title defense
Following her surprise victory last year, Hinako Shibuno said Friday she hopes to play for a second straight Women's British Open title next month. The tournament is scheduled to tee off on Aug. 20 at Scotland's Royal Troon Golf Club, but an announcement has yet ...
Hinako Shibuno among eight Japanese players given spots in 2020 U.S. Women's Open
Eight Japanese players, including 2019 Women's British Open winner Hinako Shibuno, were given exemptions for the postponed U.S. Women's Open, which will be played in December. On Wednesday, the United States Golf Association finalized its exemption categories for the event, which will take place Dec. ...
Japan women's golf tour opens after four-month coronavirus shutdown
The 72-hole tournament is the first event on the Japan LPGA Tour to be held without spectators.
