Katsuragawa Yuto (桂川有人) shot a 65 with 7 birdies and 1 bogey on the first day of the Vantelin Tokai Classic to take the lead. He had also recorded 2 wins on the European Tour the previous week and finished the opening day in front.
On the first day of the Vantelin Tokai Classic, Katsuragawa Yuto (桂川有人) moved into the lead with a score of 65, recording 7 birdies and 1 bogey. The photograph was taken during an interview after he completed his round, following his play on the West Course at Miyoshi Country Club in Aichi Prefecture.
Katsuragawa had recorded his second win on the European Tour the previous week and appears to have maintained his strong form on the opening day of the domestic season. The article does not currently provide detailed developments from within the first round.
His score for the day comprised 7 birdies and 1 bogey, putting him at the top of the leaderboard at the start. The venue was Miyoshi Country Club West in Aichi, and the report included a photograph provided by Jiji Press at the time of the interview.