Akie Iwai
Japanese female professional golfer
About Akie Iwai
Born 2002. Akie Iwai is a Japanese professional golfer.
(born 5 July 2002) is a Japanese professional golfer. She plays on the LPGA Tour and 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 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 (9) LPGA Tour (1)
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 Results not in chronological order.
CUT = missed the half-way cut "T" = tied
Summary Most consecutive cuts made – 9 (2023 Women's British – 2025 Women's PGA) Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (2024 Evian – 2024 Women's British)
Team appearances Amateur Junior Golf World Cup (representing Japan): 2019 (winners) Professional Hitachi 3Tours Championship (representing JLPGA): 2023 (winners)
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Japanese female professional golfer (2002-)
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Akie Iwai was born on 5 July 2002.
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