Ryoken Kawagishi


Ryoken Kawagishi is a Japanese professional golfer.
Kawagishi was born in Ishikawa Prefecture.
As an amateur, he won two events in the United States in 1989, the Eastern Amateur and the Monroe Invitational.
Kawagishi joined the Japan Golf Tour in 1990, winning six times in his career. He was the rookie of the year in 1990, winning three times. He won again in 1991, 1995 and 1999.

Amateur wins (2)

Japan Golf Tour wins (6)

*Note: The 1991 Pocari Sweat Open was shortened to 54 holes due to rain.
Japan Golf Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11991Jun Classic Masashi OzakiLost to par on first extra hole
21999Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters Darren Clarke, Hirofumi MiyaseMiyase won with par on second extra hole
Kawagishi eliminated by par on first hole

Team appearances

Amateur
Professional