Ryo Ishikawa

TOKYO (Reuters) - Record-breaking Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa has been warned to "be careful" about women by his country's former number one golfer Jumbo Ozaki. Ozaki offered his advice to the Japanese order of merit winner in reference to the scandal that has engulfed world number one Tiger Woods, who is taking an indefinite break from the game after admitting to infidelity in his marriage. The 18-year-old Ishikawa was being interviewed by Ozaki following a practice round before a domestic tournament this week, Japanese media reported on Tuesday. "I have only one thing I want to say and that's be careful over women," Ozaki ... Read Full Story

Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa continued his extraordinarily rapid learning curve when he clinched his first victory for the International team at the Presidents Cup on Friday. A day after suffering at the hands of Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker, 18-year-old Ishikawa was more in his comfort zone as he teamed with Korean Yang Yong-Eun against Americans Kenny Perry and Sean O'Hair at Harding Park. The Asian duo led from the very first hole to put the Americans away with consummate ease, 4 and 3, the biggest International victory so far this week. It was a balanced effort from Ishikawa and Yang, who both played ... Read Full Story

Geoff Ogilvy recalls playing in the Taiheiyo Masters in Japan when he noticed a swarm of photographers and fans descending over a hill, scrambling for the best view. "It was a Tiger pack," Ogilvy said. He turned to his playing partner, Brendan Jones of Australia, a regular on the Japan Golf Tour, and asked, "Who's that?" "It's the kid," Jones replied. He wasn't kidding. Ryo Ishikawa was only 16 at the time, already a star. He was a 15-year-old amateur when he became the youngest player to win a tournament that carried official world ranking points. Having since turned professional, the Japanese sensation has ... Read Full Story

Japanese teenager Ryo Ishikawa will participate in next month's HSBC Champions tournament in a field that includes Tiger Woods. The 18-year-old Ishikawa was scheduled to play in a smaller event on Japan's domestic tour but was given permission by his sponsors to take part in the $7 million event in Shanghai. "I'm looking forward to seeing how I perform in such a strong field," Ishikawa said Thursday. Spain's Sergio Garcia is the defending champion at the Nov. 5-8 event at Sheshan International Golf Club. Ishikawa has won four domestic events this year and currently leads the Japanese money rankings. He has played three majors ... Read Full Story

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - A grudge match between Tiger Woods and Yang Yong-eun and a battle of generations featuring Kenny Perry and teen-ager Ryo Ishikawa will take the spotlight in the President Cup singles Sunday. The United States will arrive at Harding Park needing five points from the 12 singles matches against the Internationals to win the trophy for a third consecutive time but two of pairings will hold some extra intrigue. Woods enters the final day with a spotless 4-0 record this week and will be looking for another point, as well as a measure of revenge, when he takes on Yang, who ... Read Full Story