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Akie Iwai (岩井 明愛, Iwai Akie) (born 5 July 2002) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA of Japan Tour where she has 6 wins.
Early life and amateur career
Iwai was born in Saitama Prefecture and started playing golf at 8 years old. In 2019, she won the Junior Golf World Cup.
Professional career
Iwai turned professional and joined the LPGA of Japan Tour in 2021. As a rookie she won a title on the developmental circuit, the Step-Up tour, and the JLPGA Rookies Championship.
She had her breakthrough in 2023 when she won three titles and finished second on the money list.
In 2024, she finished top-10 in two LPGA majors, and rose to 26th in the Women's World Golf Rankings.
In December 2024, Iwai earned her LPGA Tour card for 2025 by finishing T-5 at the LPGA Final Qualifying Tournament.
Personal life
Her twin sister, Chisato, is also a professional golfer on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Professional wins (8)
= LPGA of Japan Tour wins (6)
== Step-Up Tour wins (1)
=^Shortened to 36 holes due to weather
= Other wins (1)
=Results in LPGA majors
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied
Team appearances
Amateur
Junior Golf World Cup (representing Japan): 2019 (winners)
Professional
Hitachi 3Tours Championship (representing JLPGA): 2023 (winners)
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References
External links
Akie Iwai at the LPGA of Japan Tour official site
Akie Iwai at the Women's World Golf Rankings official site
Akie Iwai on Instagram