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Hello,this is Rio Takeda. Thank you always for your support. This season, I will be competing...
Hello, this is Rio Takeda.
Thank you always for your support.
This season, I will be competing on the U.S tour with the support of Fujifilm.
I will do my best to win a major championship.
My sponsor site has been renewed, please enjoy videos of my plays and answering your questions.
I'll also continue to share instax snapshots, so please look forward to them!
Thank you so much for your continued support in 2026.
—Rio Takeda
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This week, I had a tournament in Michigan!
The weather was very comfortable and pleasant ☀️
After the game, I went to a Japanese restaurant and enjoyed some delicious sushi! 🍣
I would love to go again sometime 😊
This week, I’ve been really into watching airplanes lately, so I went to a nearby airport close to my hotel to see planes up close!
Because the planes fly directly overhead there, the experience was incredibly thrilling and fun! 🤩
I’m looking forward to discovering more great airplane-watching spots to visit!
This week was the U.S. Women’s Open ⛳️
This photo was taken with Sakura Koiwai at the tournament monument during our practice round!
It was a fun week! 😃
During the open week, I returned to Kumamoto for the first time in a while and was able to refresh myself!
This photo was taken when I visited Nabegataki Falls in Oguni Town, Kumamoto Prefecture 💧
It had been a long time since I last went, but it was absolutely beautiful! 😊
I had an enjoyable open week!
This week, I had a tournament in Ohio!
The sky was beautiful on Friday morning when I took this photo.
Next week is an open week, so I will be returning to Japan to refresh and come back strong. 😊
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NEWS & TOPICS
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- 2026.04.13
- Tied for 5th at the Fujifilm Studio Alice Ladies Open
Rio participated in the Fujifilm Studio Alice Ladies Open held from April 10 to 12 at Ishizaka Golf Club in Saitama Prefecture. In this tournament, which was the first domestic tour event of the season for her, she finished tied for 5th place with a total score of 6 under par over three days.
She is scheduled to compete next in the major Chevron Championship, which will take place from April 23 to 26. Let's continue to support Rio as she pursues success on the world stage! -
- 2026.03.09
- Tied for 5th at the Blue Bay LPGA! 2nd consecutive top 10!
Rio competed as the defending champion in the fourth tournament of the LPGA Tour, the Blue Bay LPGA, held from March 5 to March 8 on Hainan Island, China. She tied for 5th place, making her the top Japanese player and achieving her second top-10 finish this season, following the HSBC Women’s World Championship in the third tournament. We appreciate your continued support for Rio, who is performing strongly this season!
PROFILE
Rio Takeda
- Date of birth
- April 2nd, 2003
- Height
- 166cm
- Blood type
- O
- Hometown
- Kōshi, Kumamoto
- Graduated from
- Kumamoto Kokufu High School
- Golf experience
- Since age 6
- Turned pro
- In 2021 (JLPGA 94th class)
- Go-to club
- Driver
- Hobby
- Watching sports
Major Achievements in 2026:
- 8th place—HSBC Women's World Championship;
- 5th place—Blue Bay LPGA
Major Achievements in 2025:
- 8th place—Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions;
- 9th place—Honda LPGA Thailand;
- Winner—Blue Bay LPGA;
- 5th place—Black Desert Championship;
- 8th place—Mizuho Americas Open;
- Runner-up—U.S. Women’s Open;
- 4th place—AIG Women's Open
Major Achievements in 2024:
- Winner—KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open;
- Winner—Fujisankei Ladies Classic;
- Winner—Bridgestone Ladies Open;
- Winner—Hokkaido Meiji Cup;
- Winner, Golf5 Ladies Tournament;
- Winner—Sony JLPGA Championship;
- Winner—Japan Women's Open Golf Championship;
- Winner—TOTO Japan Classic
Club Setup
- Driver
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SRIXON ZX7 Mk II Driver Prototype (8.5°) / Tour AD UB shaft (45.25 inches, 50g range, flex: X)
- Fairway Wood and Utility Clubs
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SRIXON ZX Mk II Fairway Wood (3 wood, 15°) / Tour AD UB shaft (60g range, flex: S)
SRIXON ZX Mk II Hybrids (3 Hybrid, 19°; 4 Hybrid, 22°) / Graphite Design Tour AD DI Hybrid shafts (70g range, flex: S)
- Irons
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SRIXON ZXi5 Iron (5 iron) / N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 shaft (flex: S)
SRIXON ZXi7 Irons (6 iron—PW) / N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 shafts (flex: S)
- Wedges
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Cleveland RTX (50°, 54°, 58°) / N.S. PRO MODUS³ Tour 120 shafts (flex: S)
- Putter
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Ai-ONE #7 S Putter
- Ball
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SRIXON Z-STAR Ball (2025 model)
Source: GDO https://news.golfdigest.co.jp/players/setting/18050/2025/1/
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