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Japanese golfer
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Female
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11 October 1993(Motobu, Japan)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Mamiko Higa (born 11 October 1993) is a Japanese professional golfer.
Amateur career
Higa represented Japan at the 2010 Asian Games. She finished 8th in the individual competition and 4th in the team competition.
Professional career
Higa plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has five wins. She has twice finished in the top-10 at the Women's British Open – T7 in 2013 and T4 in 2018. In her first U.S. Women's Open appearance, she led after the first round.
Personal life
Higa is in a relationship with professional sumo wrestler Ikioi Shōta.
LPGA of Japan Tour wins
- 2013 Yamaha Ladies Open Katsuragi, Resort Trust Ladies
- 2017 NEC Karuizawa 72 Golf Tournament
- 2018 KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open
- 2019 Daikin Orchid Ladies Golf Tournament
Results in LPGA majors
Results not in chronological order before 2019.
| Tournament | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANA Inspiration | CUT | ||||||
| U.S. Women's Open | T5 | ||||||
| Women's PGA Championship | |||||||
| The Evian Championship | CUT | ||||||
| Women's British Open | T7 | CUT | T4 | CUT |
Top 10
Did not play
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
- International Crown (representing Japan): 2014, 2018
- The Queens (representing LPGA of Japan Tour): 2017