Chisato Iwai (岩井 千怜, Iwai Chisato) (born 5 July 2002) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has 7 wins.[1]
Early life and amateur career
Iwai was born in Saitama Prefecture and started playing golf at 8 years old.[1] She won the Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup twice.[2]
Professional career
Iwai turned professional and joined the LPGA of Japan Tour in 2021. As a rookie she won a title on the developmental circuit, the Step-Up tour.[1]
She had her breakthrough in 2022 when she won two titles. In 2023, she won another two titles.[1]
In 2024, she tied for 19th at the U.S. Women's Open, and rose to 42nd in the Women's World Golf Rankings.[3][4]
In December 2024, Iwai earned her LPGA Tour card for 2025 by finishing second at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.[5]
Personal life
Her twin sister, Akie is also a professional golfer on the LPGA of Japan Tour.[6]
Amateur wins
- 2018 Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup
- 2019 Golf Digest Japan Junior Cup
Source:[2]
Professional wins (8)
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (7)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner(s)-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Aug 2022 | NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament | 66-68-69=203 | −13 | 2 strokes |  Kotone Hori Minami Katsu Nana Suganuma Nozomi Uetake Yuri Yoshida Hikaru Yoshimoto
|
| 2 | 21 Aug 2022 | CAT Ladies | 67-66-70=203 | −13 | 1 stroke | Miyū Yamashita
|
| 3 | 14 May 2023 | RKB Mitsui Matsushima Ladies | 66-74-65=205 | −11 | Playoff | Akie Iwai Miyū Yamashita
|
| 4 | 11 Jun 2023 | Ai Miyazato Suntory Ladies Open Golf Tournament | 63-67-67-68=265 | −15 | 5 strokes |  Jiyai Shin Miyū Yamashita
|
| 5 | 3 Mar 2024 | Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament | 65-73-65-67=270 | −18 | 2 strokes | Mao Saigo
|
| 6 | 12 May 2024 | RKB-Mitsui Matsushima Ladies | 69-68-67=204 | −12 | 3 strokes | Saiki Fujita Miyū Yamashita
|
| 7 | 27 Oct 2024 | Hisako Higuchi Mitsubishi Electric Ladies Golf Tournament | 67-65-68=200 | −16 | 2 strokes | Akie Iwai Yuri Yoshida
|
Step-Up Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | To par | Margin of victory |
Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Sep 2021 | Castrol Ladies | 71-68-67=206 | −10 | Playoff | Nanako Ueno
|
Results in LPGA majors
| Tournament | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Chevron Championship | ||
| U.S. Women's Open | T48 | T19 |
| Women's PGA Championship | CUT | |
| The Evian Championship | CUT | |
| Women's British Open | CUT | CUT |
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Professional
- Hitachi 3Tours Championship (representing JLPGA): 2023 (winners)
References
- ^ a b c d "Chisato Iwai". LPGA of Japan. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ a b "Chisato Iwai". World Amateur Golf Ranking. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Chisato Iwai". Women's British Open. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Akie Iwai". Women's World Golf Rankings. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
- ^ "Players Finishing in Positions 1-25 and Ties Earn LPGA Tour Status in Category 15". LPGA. 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Golf is starting to see double. Identical twins from Japan, Denmark and Germany are competing". AP News. Retrieved 7 December 2024.
External links
- Chisato Iwai at the LPGA of Japan Tour official site
- Chisato Iwai at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
- Chisato Iwai on Instagram
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