Tour Report: Ishikawa donating all of 2011 earnings to earthquake, tsunami relief efforts
Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa said Tuesday he will donate all of his earnings in 2011 to the victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in his country.
The teenager also said he will donate 100,000 yen for every birdie he makes.
Ishikawa has earned more than 100 million yen in each of the past three seasons since he turned pro at the beginning of 2008 at age 16.
Last year, Ishikawa was third on the Japanese money list with 151 million yen, and he had 341 birdies, the most on the tour.
"I’ve set my goal at 200 million yen in total," Ishikawa told the Associated Press. "I know recovery in the quake-affected areas will take a long time. I’d like to strive together with the victims in recovery efforts."
The nine-time winner in Japan created the donation program after consulting with his father Katsumi.
After the Masters, Ishikawa will return home for the start of the Japanese Tour season.
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