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Mikumu Horikawa Wins 5th Japan Men's Tour Title with Bridgestone Golf Gear!

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Published May 8, 2026 2:34 AM ・ Updated May 28, 2026 6:07 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Professional golfer Mikumu Horikawa, using Bridgestone Golf's "TOUR B X" ball, achieved a total of 16 under par at the Japan Men's Tour "Chunichi Crowns" to secure his 5th victory.
Other Bridgestone Golf contract players, Seichu Hiramoto and Daiku Kataoka, also finished in the top ranks.

Professional golfer Mikumu Horikawa, using Bridgestone Golf's "TOUR B X" ball, achieved a total of 16 under par at the Japan Men's Tour "Chunichi Crowns" to secure his 5th victory. Other Bridgestone Golf contract players, Seichu Hiramoto and Daiku Kataoka, also finished in the top ranks.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000013327.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: May 8, 2026

In the Japan Men's Tour "Chunichi Crowns" held from April 30th to May 3rd at Nagoya Golf Club Wago Course (Aichi Prefecture), Mikumu Horikawa, a ball and equipment contract player who started from 4th place tie, played with 7 birdies and a score of 63 strokes on the final day, achieving a total of 16 under par to win his 5th Japan Men's Tour title. Additionally, Seichu Hiramoto, also a ball and equipment contract player, finished in 3rd place tie, and Daiku Kataoka, another ball and equipment contract player, finished in 5th place.

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[Winner's Comment]

I am delighted to have won the Chunichi Crowns this time. The confidence I had in the new "TOUR B X" ball allowed me to hit the shots exactly as I envisioned, even in the tense final round, and playing my own golf led to this victory. I appreciate your continued support.

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https://jp.golf.bridgestone/bs-products/ball/bsg/xxs

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Announced　May 8, 2026 2:34 AM — Distributor PR TIMES
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Professional golfer Mikumu Horikawa, using Bridgestone Golf's "TOUR B X" ball, achieved a total of 16 under par at the Japan Men's Tour "Chunichi Crowns" to secure his 5th victory. Other Bridgestone Golf contract players, Seichu Hiramoto and Daiku Kataoka, also finished in the top ranks.

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PR TIMES: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000391.000013327.html

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May 8, 2026

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