Shuri Sakuma Claims Four-Shot Victory at Toto Japan Classic

Shuri Sakuma fired a final-round 8-under 64 to finish at 20-under 268 and secure her first career LPGA Tour title.

Shuri Sakuma captured her first LPGA Tour title on Sunday, finishing with a 72-hole total of 20-under 268 at the Taiheiyo Club. Sakuma carded a final-round 8-under 64 to secure a four-stroke victory over runner-up Aki Iwai. The win at the Toto Japan Classic earned Sakuma a $315,000 prize and eligibility to join the LPGA Tour, adding to her eight career victories on the LPGA of Japan Tour.

Iwai, who held a one-shot lead entering the final round, posted a 71 on Sunday to finish at 272. Erika Hara took third place with a four-day total of 273 after shooting a 70 in the final round. Arpichaya Yubol and Yuna Araki shared fourth place at 14-under par, finishing six strokes behind the winner. Yubol closed the tournament with an even-par 72, while Araki turned in a 70.

Defending champion Nasa Hataoka, who led the field after two rounds, finished in a four-way tie for sixth place at 13-under 275. Hataoka shot a 71 on Sunday to finish seven strokes back of Sakuma. The event north of Tokyo served as the final stop of the LPGA's four-tournament late-season Asian swing.