The pairings for the Kansai Open, Japan’s oldest open golf competition, have been announced. The tournament will be held at Ibaraki Country Club’s East Course in Osaka, measuring 6,734 yards with a par of 70. The event runs from May 13 onwards.
Mikumu Horikawa, who won the previous tournament, has been placed in the same group as multiple-time champion Takahiro Hata and another past winner. Horikawa secured a dramatic comeback victory last week, marking his first win in four years. Hata, a former champion, will look to leverage his experience at the historic course.
The Kansai Open, first held in 1926, features a strong field including many of Japan’s top players. Horikawa’s group is expected to be one of the most competitive, with all three players capable of making a run at the title. Fans will be watching closely as the tournament unfolds over the weekend.
