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KENICHI KUBOYA

JAPAN

Height:

5 ft, 7 in

Weight:

161 lbs

Birthday:

03/11/1972

College:Meiji University (1994)
Turned Pro:1995
Birthplace:Kanagawa, Japan
Residence:Tokyo, Japan

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INTERNATIONAL VICTORIES
1997 Fujisankei Classic [Jpn], Daikyo Open [Jpn]. 2002 PGA Championship [Jpn], Munsingwear Open KSB Cup [Jpn].
Current Year PGA TOUR Best Round
73 at Round 2, U.S. Open.
2011 Season PGA TOUR
Tournaments Entered--1; in money--1; Top 10 finishes--
Other Information
One of five Japan natives with PGA TOUR cards in 2003, and one of two Japanese rookies (Akio Sadakata) to earn TOUR card at Qualifying School, finishing T26. Compiled four wins in seven full seasons on the Japan Golf Tour, including two in 2002 at the PGA Championship and Munsingwear Open KSB Cup. Finished seventh on the Japan Golf Tour money list in 2002. Has played in three career PGA TOUR events, including two in 2002-- the British Open (T59) and WGC-American Express Championship (64). Father owned a practice range, but did not acquire professional aspirations until working as an assistant at one of Japan's most prestigious clubs, Tokyo Golf Club. Winner of the 1990 All Nippon Public Championship.
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