Background
Miyazato was born in Higashi, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
宮里 優作
Miyazato was born in Higashi, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.
On 25 August 2006 he became the first modern-era golfer to make two hole in one shots in the same round of a Professional Golf Association Tour event, at the Reno-Tahoe Open in Nevada. In December 2002, he announced his decision to turn pro before his upcoming graduation. He currently plays on the Japan Golf Tour.
At the time of his holes in one, the Professional Golf Association Tour announced that it was the first time since they had started keeping records.
However, research later turned up confirming that an amateur golfer, West.W. "Bill" Whedon, also hit two in the opening round of the 1955 Insurance City Open. Japan Golf Tour wins (3) 2013 Golf Nippon Series JT Cup Other wins (1) Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing Japan): 1998, 2000, 2002.