Rikuya Hoshino
The main tournament wins for Rikuya Hoshino are shown in the table below, which also includes relevant information on venues, scores and prize money.
Europe
Commercial Bank
Played as the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters (Feb 8-11; Eurpn Tr event). Second-placed Ugo Coussaud (Fra) finished 1 shot behind 27-year-old Rokuya Hoshino (Jpn), who recorded his first European (DP World) Tour win in his 34th start on the Tour. [Doha GC, Qatar].
Japan
Heiwa PGM
Played as the Heiwa PGM Championship (Oct 27-30; Japan Tr event; last played in 2019). Second-placed Aguri Iwasaki (Jpn) and Chan Kim (USA) finished 5 shots behind Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn). [PGM Ishioka GC, Omitama, Ibaraki, Japan].
Awards
Japan Tr
Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn) recorded the 2022 season's lowest stroke average (69.975) on the Japan Tour. Kazuki Higa (Jpn) was second with 70.123; Chan Kim (USA) was third with 70.221.
Japan
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Played as the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup Golf (May 13-16). Second-placed Juvic Pagunsan (Phil) finished 4 shots behind Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn), who recorded his second win in his last four Japan Tour starts, and fifth overall win on the Tour. [East course, Sagamihara GC, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Jpn].
Japan
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Played as the Kansai Open (April 22-25; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Chan Kim (USA) finished 2 shots behind Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn). Hoshino lost out in a playoff the previous time the event was played (2019). [Royal course, Arima Royal GC, nr Kobe, Hyogo].
Japan
Fujisankei
Played as the Fujisankei Classic (Sept 3-6; Japan Tr event). Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn) beat Mikumu Horikawa (Jpn) with a birdie at the third playoff hole, to win this title for the second time in three years. [Fujizakura CC, Yamanashi, Jpn].
Japan
Dunlop-Srixon
Played as the Dunlop Srixon Fukushima Open (June 27-30; Japan Tour event). Second-placed Shota Akiyoshi (Jpn) finished 2 shots behind Rikuya Hoshino (Jpn), who won his second Japan Tour event. Reduced to 54 holes; final round lost to rain. [Grandee Nasushirakawa GC, Fukushima, Jpn].
Japan
Fujisankei
Played as the Fujisankei Classic (Aug 30-Sep 2; Japan Tr event). Second-placed Shugo Imahira (Jpn) finished 5 shots behind 22-year-old Hoshino (Jpn), who recorded his first Japan Tour win. [Fujizakura CC, Yamanashi, Jpn].
Sony Open in Hawaii: played at Waialae Country Club near Honolulu, the Sony Open takes over the spotlight from The Sentry as the PGA Tour’s calendar-year opening event (Jan 15-18). The Sentry (not being played in 2026) was formerly known as the Tournament of Champions, with a field typically restricted to golfers who won a PGA Tour event in the previous calendar year.
Dubai Desert Classic: the DP World Tour’s first Rolex Series event of 2026, is contested for the 37th time (Jan 22-25). First won by Englishman Mark James in 1989, it now boasts a four-time winner, Rory McIlroy. Played on the Emirates Golf Club’s Majlis course, this once desert-surrounded course is the long-time flagship for Golf in Dubai.
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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