Who is Ayaka Furue?

Ayaka Furue is one of the leading Japanese players in the women’s game, with wins on both the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour.

Born in May 2000 in Kobe in Japan, Furue began playing at a young age, along with swimming, and she was coached by her father. After a successful amateur career, Furue turned professional in 2019 and immediately tasted victory on the LPGA Tour of Japan. She would go on to win eight times on the tour in three years, including a hat-trick of wins in both 2020 and 2021.

The Japanese star then secured her maiden LPGA Tour victory in 2022. She was the victor at the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open – an event co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour. Furue won by three shots at Dundonald Links to claim the victory. She became the second Japanese player to win a major title in 2024, following in the footsteps of Yuka Saso. Furue was victorious at the Amundi Evian Championship to claim her maiden major title, making eagle at the 72nd hole to win by one shot.

Ayaka Furue | Player Profile

Personal Information

Name: Ayaka Furue
Born: May 27, 2000
Nationality: Japan
Residence: Kobe, Kansai, Japan

Career

Turned Pro: 2019
Professional Wins: 10
Highest World Ranking: 8 – July 15, 2024

Best Results In Majors

Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T44 (2022)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T8 (2023)
– US Women’s Open – T6 (2023, 2024)
– Amundi Evian Championship – WON (2024)
– AIG Women’s Open – T20 (2021)

Professional Wins – 10

2019 (1) – Fujitsu Ladies
2020 (3) – Descente Ladies Tokai Classic, Ito En Ladies Golf Tournament, Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open
2021 (3) – Fujitsu Ladies, Nobuta Group Masters GC Ladies, Toto Japan Classic
2022 (2) – Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open, Fujitsu Ladies
2024 (1) – Amundi Evian Championship

Achievements and Awards

LPGA Tour of Japan Player of the Year – 2020/2021
LPGA Vare Trophy – 2024

Ayaka Furue | What’s In Her Bag?

Future is a Bridgestone staffer, playing with mainly Bridgestone clubs. She plays the B3 SD driver, along with the Tour B JGR fairway woods and hybrids. Additionally, Furue plays a TaylorMade SIM 2 MAX Rescue. The Tour B X-CB irons from 6i-PW are joined by a trio of Tour B BRM wedges and the Tour B XS ball. The Japanese star also uses a TaylorMade 5-hybrid and the Spider putter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Ayaka Furue

When and where was Ayaka Furue born?

Ayaka Furue was born in Kobe, Japan in May 2000. She began playing golf at the age of 3, and was coached by her father through her early years.

When did Ayaka Furue turn professional?

Ayaka Furue turned professional in 2019 and immediately rose to success on the LPGA Tour of Japan, winning eight times over the next three seasons.

How many LPGA Tour titles has Ayaka Furue won?

As of July 2024, Ayaka Furue is a two-time winner on the LPGA Tour. Her first came in a co-sanctioned event with the Ladies European Tour, as she won the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open in 2022. She then secured her maiden major title at the 2024 Amundi Evian Championship, winning by one shot.

AYaka Furue Amundi Evian CHampionship winner

Did you Know?

A Star on Home Soil

Furue is one of several Japanese stars in the game of golf right now. She won eight times on the LPGA Tour of Japan over a three-year period, winning the LPGA Tour of Japan Player of the Year honours for the 2020-2021 season.

Accuracy Over Distance

Due to her short stature, Furue is one of the shortest hitters on the LPGA Tour. However, she is accurate off the tee which helps quell that disadvantage. Over the 2023 season, she hit almost 85% of fairways, ranking second on the list.

Five Foot Star

Furue is only five feet tall, making her one of the shortest active players on the LPGA Tour.