Name: Taiga Semikawa's 176-yard approach in close leads to birdie at Sony Open
Uploaded: 2024-01-13T03:35:47.927Z
Duration: 26 s
Description: In the second round of the 2024 Sony Open in Hawaii, Taiga Semikawa makes birdie on the par-4 5th hole.

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Taiga Semikawa's 176-yard approach in close leads to birdie at Sony Open

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