Mika Miyazato facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mika Miyazato宮里美香 |
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Miyazato at the 2009 LPGA Championship
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| Personal information | |
| Born | 10 October 1989 Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Height | 5 ft 2 in (1.57 m) |
| Nationality |  Japan |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 2008 |
| Current tour(s) | LPGA Tour (joined 2009) |
| Professional wins | 3 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 2 |
| Best results in LPGA Major Championships |
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| Kraft Nabisco C'ship | T7: 2011 |
| LPGA Championship | T2: 2012 |
| U.S. Women's Open | 5th: 2011 |
| Women's British Open | 4th: 2012 |
| The Evian Championship | T19: 2013 |
Mika Miyazato (born October 10, 1989) is a professional golf player from Japan. She played on the LPGA Tour, which is a major golf tour in the United States.
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Mika Miyazato's Golf Journey
Early Golf Days
Mika Miyazato started playing golf at a young age. When she was just 14, she won the 2004 Japan Amateur Women's Championship. This made her the youngest person ever to win that event.
In 2006, Mika competed in the Asian Games. She won two silver medals there. One was for her individual performance, and the other was with her team.
Mika became a professional golfer in December 2008. She earned her spot on the LPGA Tour by doing well in a special qualifying tournament.
First Years as a Pro
In 2009, at 19 years old, Mika had a great first year as a professional. She finished fourth in two big tournaments: the LPGA Corning Classic and the Wegmans LPGA.
Her first professional win came in October 2010 at the Japan Women's Open Golf Championship. That same year, she finished in the top 10 five times on the LPGA Tour. She earned over $600,000, which is a lot of money in golf!
In 2011, Mika led the U.S. Women's Open after two rounds. She ended up finishing fifth in that major championship. She also had three other top-10 finishes that year.
Best Season in 2012
The year 2012 was Mika's best season on the LPGA Tour. After a slow start, she began to play much better in June. She tied for third place at the ShopRite LPGA Classic.
The very next week, she tied for second at the LPGA Championship. This is one of golf's major tournaments. Soon after, she tied for second again at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Mika won her first LPGA Tour event in August 2012. This victory happened at the Safeway Classic in Oregon. For the whole season, she earned over $1 million and had nine top-10 finishes.
Later Career and Wins
In October 2013, Mika won her second Japan Women's Open Golf Championship title. She won by just one stroke, making a birdie on the very last hole.
After 2013, her earnings on the LPGA Tour changed each year. In 2015, she earned over $500,000 again, with a second-place finish at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship.
Mika continued to play on the LPGA Tour for several more years. She had one top-10 finish in 2016. Her appearances on the LPGA Tour became less frequent in 2017, 2018, and 2019.
It's interesting to know that even though she shares a last name with another famous Japanese golfer, Ai Miyazato, they are not related. Both are from Okinawa.
Professional Wins
Mika Miyazato has won 3 professional golf tournaments.
LPGA Tour Wins (1)
- 2012 Safeway Classic
JLPGA Wins (2)
- 2010 Japan Women's Open Golf Championship
- 2013 Japan Women's Open Golf Championship
LPGA Major Tournament Results
Mika Miyazato played in many major golf tournaments. Here's a quick look at her best results:
- ANA Inspiration: Tied for 7th in 2011
- Women's PGA Championship: Tied for 2nd in 2012
- U.S. Women's Open: 5th place in 2011
- Women's British Open: 4th place in 2012, Tied for 7th in 2015
- The Evian Championship: Tied for 19th in 2013
Team Competitions
Mika Miyazato also represented Japan in team golf events.
As an Amateur
- Espirito Santo Trophy: 2004, 2006, 2008
As a Professional
- International Crown: 2014, 2016
Images for kids
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Miyazato hits a tee shot during the 2011 Ricoh Women's British Open.
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See also
In Spanish: Mika Miyazato para niños
