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Kudai Kaneko, 23, Clinches Japan Tour Money Title as Ogiso Wins JT Cup

A seventh-place finish in the season finale sealed the Japan Golf Tour money crown for the 23-year-old.

Overview

  • Kaneko closed the Japan Series JT Cup at 4 under to finish tied for seventh at Tokyo Yomiuri Country Club.
  • He retained his pre-event lead on the season money list to secure his first money title.
  • Ogiso won the Japan Series JT Cup at 13 under to claim his second career tour victory.
  • The finale was contested on a par-70, 7,002-yard course with a ¥130 million purse and ¥40 million to the winner.
  • Kaneko’s ascent featured passing the pro test in 2020, earning his first seed in 2023, and tour wins in May and November this season.