Ai Miyazato- (Golf) – Japan
In September 2009, golfer Ai Miyazato finished second at the Samsung World Championship. She ended the year ranked No.8 in the Rolex Rankings and third on the LPGA official money list. Miyazato is the first player since 1966 to win consecutive season-opening events, winning the Honda PTT LPGA Thailand in February and the Tres Marias Championship in May 2010. In June, Miyazato won the ShopRite LPGA Classic and tied for third at the LPGA Championships, presented by Wegmans. Miyazato was ranked No.2 in the Rolex Rankings at the end of July and is in second place for the Rolex Player of the Year. She is also ranked No.1 for the most victories in 2010.