Shiho Kuwaki

Shiho Kuwaki is a Japanese professional golfer from Okayama City who won the 2026 AIG Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes, beating Esther Henseleit on the second playoff hole for her first major championship and her first LPGA Tour title. She passed the JLPGA professional test in June 2021 and built her career on the LPGA of Japan Tour, where her five wins include the 2024 JLPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup. She has seven professional wins in total and rose to a career-best 15th in the Rolex Rankings after the Women’s Open. Kuwaki plays a yellow golf ball and is noted in the Japanese press for her distinctive on-course fashion.

Shiho Kuwaki uses a Bridgestone B-Limited BX Tour Max Driver (9.5°). The driver is typically chosen for its combination of distance, forgiveness, and workability to suit the player's swing.

Shiho Kuwaki uses a Piretti GSS Tour Only Putter. Putter choice is highly personal among tour professionals, often staying with the same model for years.

Shiho Kuwaki plays the Bridgestone Tour B XS Ball. Tour players typically choose balls that match their swing speed and provide the spin characteristics they need around the greens.

Shiho Kuwaki uses Bridgestone 241CB Irons. Iron selection on tour varies between players who prefer blades for workability and those who choose cavity backs for added forgiveness.

Shiho Kuwaki plays a Mitsubishi Diamana BB 53 S in the driver, Nippon N.S. Pro 850GH S in the irons and Nippon N.S. Pro 950GH S in the wedges.

As of September 2026, Shiho Kuwaki's bag includes a Bridgestone B-Limited BX Tour Max Driver (9.5°), Piretti GSS Tour Only Putter putter, and Bridgestone Tour B XS Ball. Professional golfers typically update their equipment throughout the season based on performance and new releases.