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March 16, 2005
Ai Miyazato : The next big "little" thing
Sure there is a slew of young up-and-comers in the world of women's golf, but one seems ready "bring it on" and she's got an entire country behind her.
Waiting in the wings is 19-year-old Ai Miyazato, who is wildly popular in Japan. The 5-foot-2 pixie won her first title on the Japan LPGA as an amateur, then turned pro last year and won five more.
Last month, she finished 1 shot behind Karrie Webb in the ANZ Ladies Masters. She has received a sponsor exemption for next week's Kraft Nabisco.
"I think I'm pretty lucky to get one off her now because in a few years we'll be seeing her in the winner's circle more and more," Webb said after her victory.
Unlike the tall and powerful Hawaiian-born Wie, Miyazato is only 5-foot-2. She has become Japan's most popular player, and her TV ratings eclipsed those of Tiger Woods when the two played last year in Japan in separate tournaments during the same week.
Miyazato led Japan to victory at last month's inaugural Women's World Cup in South Africa. She won five times last season on the Japanese Tour, and is considering a switch to the LPGA Tour as early as 2006.
Here she comes...
READ MORE BELOW:
Miyazato sets off for major challenge - JapanToday.com
Miyazato Ai’s up world number one spot - LadiesEuropeanTour.com
Miyazato packs a punch for women's golf in Japan - JapanTimes.co.jp
Ai stirs the spirit of 63 - SMH.com.au
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