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Takeda
Japan
Birthdate
2/4/2003 (22)
Birthplace
Kumamoto, Japan
Swing
Right
Turned Pro
2022
Height
1.65 m
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Yamashita holding 3-shot lead at Women's Open
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Takeda, Okayama share lead at Women's Open
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Takeda shoots blistering 64 for second LPGA title
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Takeda takes 2-shot lead into final round in China
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Takeda wins Japan Classic after 6 playoff holes
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Golf News
Matsuyama holds slim Phoenix Open lead with Scheffler lurking
Hideki Matsuyama was thrilled to play with fellow Japanese player Ryo Hisatsune in the final pairing at the Phoenix Open and hoped they could do it again.
Ryo Hisatsune leads, Scottie Scheffler makes cut at Phoenix
Ryo Hisatsune shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 on Friday to surge into the lead in the second round of Phoenix Open, where Scottie Scheffler rallied to make his 66th straight cut.
Chris Gotterup up by 2 after 63 at PGA Tour's Phoenix Open
Chris Gotterup shot a bogey-free 8-under 63 to take a two-shot lead Thursday in the first round of the Phoenix Open.
How to watch the 2026 TGL - Bay GC vs. Los Angeles GC on ESPN
The Bay and LAGC tee off at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, Feb. 9. Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
Scottie Scheffler in danger of missing cut at Phoenix Open
Scottie Scheffler got off to a shaky start in his bid to win a third straight PGA Tour start, shooting a 2-over 73 in the first round of the Phoenix Open on Thursday.
How to watch the 2026 Waste Management Phoenix Open on ESPN
This week, PGA golfers head to Scottsdale, Arizona for the 39th edition of "The People's Open." Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.
