Mar 10, 2025

CARLSBAD, Calif. (March 10, 2025) – A 21-year-old up-and-coming Japanese star recorded her second LPGA victory Sunday (March 9) at the Blue Bay LPGA located on China’s southern island of Hainan, making it her ninth professional win since April 2024.

The Champion relied on the N.S.PRO MODUS³ TOUR120 steel shafts in her irons and wedges to pull away from the field and shoot a 10-under par total that included rounds of 69-69-69-64, leading to a six-shot win.

“Nippon Shaft is thrilled that this young Japanese star who has been continuing her path on the LPGA Tour, and we congratulate her for her outstanding tournament at the Blue Bay LPGA,” said Hiro Fukuda, sales and marketing for Nippon Shaft. “We look forward to the U.S. Women’s Open, which is coming up in May.”

Nippon Shaft products are available globally either as stock or custom shafts in many of the world’s top iron brands. In addition, Nippon Shaft products are available through Nippon Shaft’s dedicated global club fitter network. Details of these can be found at www.nipponshaft.com

Based in Yokohama, Japan, Nippon Shaft is the No. 1-selling steel shaft in Asia. Nippon Shaft is a privately-held subsidiary of NHK Spring Co. LTD, a Japanese automobile parts manufacturer. Nippon Shaft’s North American headquarters is in Carlsbad.