Yuto Katsuragawa set his sights on a place on the PGA Tour after claiming a home win at the ISPS Handa Championship in Japan.
The world No 434 started the week largely unknown outside of his homeland and it looked like it would stay that was as he entered the final round three shots off the lead among players with winning pedigree on the DP World Tour. But he found himself in a share of top spot around the turn after picking up two shots on the front nine as the leaders faltered and five birdies in seven holes from the 10th sent him soaring to victory.
Golf leaderboards: PGA Tour, LPGA Tour, DP World Tour and moreHow European LIV players remain eligible for Ryder CupWhen are the majors? 2024 golf calendar and key eventsHe will instantly enter the top 25 on the Race to Dubai, with the top 10 players at the end of season not already exempt earning a PGA Tour card, and the 25-year-old was quick to plot his route to the United States. 'I have been practising a lot to stand on the big stage,' he said.
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