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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)

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      = Step-Up Tour wins (1)

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      ^Shortened to 36 holes due to weather


      = Other wins (1)

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      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

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