2024 Earth Mondamin Cup Pro-Am Tournament

■ Overview
Tournament name: Earth Mondamin Cup
Organizer: Earth Chemical Co., Ltd.
Officially recognized: Ladies Professional Golf Association of Japan
Date: November 2024rd to December 6th, 20
Course: Camellia Hills Country Club (265 Otake, Sodegaura City, Chiba Prefecture)
Prize money: [Total prize money] 3 million yen [Winner's prize money] 5,400 million yen

I started playing golf at the age of 13, but I didn't enjoy it much as a child. However, when I felt myself working hard at golf during qualifying tournaments, I realized that I loved golf. Now I feel that I enjoy it more than anything.
The best part of golf is when things don't go well. Even people who are good at sports can't be good at golf. I think it's fun when things don't go the way you want them to.
I think it's wonderful to have dreams, so I hope that all university students will not give up, but will work hard and achieve their dreams.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

Influenced by my father and grandfather, I started playing golf at around age 6. When I was a high school student and preparing for the professional test, I often watched games on TV, and my desire to become a professional golfer grew.
I think the appeal of golf is that you get to interact with people a lot. When I'm feeling down because my performance is poor and someone offers words of encouragement, I feel grateful in a way that I don't feel in my everyday life.
I'm sure you'll have doubts and struggles as you pursue your dreams, but as long as you have faith in yourself, you'll be fine. Do your best. I'll do my best too!
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

My father used to play golf, and I became interested in golf after watching the Itoen Ladies' Tournament with tickets given to me by my father's coach at the time. Rather than the sport of golf, I was inspired by the sight of Ai Miyazato signing autographs, and I wanted to try signing autographs myself.
The best part about golf is that it is a sport that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of gender, young or old.
I hope you will pursue what you are good at and what you like, and work hard to get the job you really want in the future.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf when I was eight years old, accompanying my father to the driving range. The most difficult time I've ever had was when I failed the pro test in my first year. Even after becoming a pro, I still enjoy golf, but I also feel its toughness and pain. When I feel down, I try to relax by meeting up with friends.
I think the appeal of golf is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
University life seems like a lot of fun, but make sure you enjoy it to the fullest as it is your last year as a student before you enter society.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

My first encounter with golf was when my father took me to a driving range when I was four years old. I was small at the time and had a hard time hitting the ball far, but once I gradually got the hang of it, I had a lot of fun.
I had wanted to become a professional golfer ever since I started playing golf, but after watching a professional tournament in junior high school, it became a clear goal for me.
I think the best part of golf is being able to play in the great outdoors. On sunny days, you can enjoy the scenery, which is another attraction.
I hope that all university students will continue to work towards their goals and dreams without giving up, even when times are tough.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

I first encountered golf when I was three years old, accompanying my father to practice.
Since I was in junior high school, I had a strong desire not to lose to my rivals, and I clearly set my sights on becoming a professional. I was really happy when I passed the pro test.
One of the attractions of golf is that you can play with people of all ages and have the chance to have "accidental experiences" where things go well unexpectedly. I would be delighted if university students would take an interest in the sport.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

My father and older sister both played golf, so I would accompany them to the practice range and naturally started playing. I went to a high school with a golf club, and the environment influenced me to want to become a professional golfer.
When I can't quite play the way I want to, I feel happy and enjoy it when I hit a good shot or make a good putt.
I'm sure there will be some hardships as you pursue your dreams, but I'm sure there will be many fun things and experiences waiting for you at the end, so I hope you do your best.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf at the age of 8 at my father's suggestion. I started competing at the age of 10, and it was around this time that I began to enjoy golf. Practicing every day was tough, but I felt happy when I got good results in the tournaments.
There are many hardships, but the practice you put in will always pay off in results. It's fun when you get results in a match, and I think the appeal of playing is that you can play with a fresh feeling and a desire to improve every time.
Make lots of friends and enjoy your university life.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

Encouraged by my parents, I started playing golf with my sister when I was 3 years old. When I first played golf, I found it difficult but also fun. I had been aiming to become a professional from the beginning, but it wasn't until I played in my first professional tournament in my third year of junior high school that I really began to think about making that dream come true.
The appeal of golf is that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young to old. There are many things you can only do when you're young, so I hope that university students will try everything they want to do so that they won't have any regrets.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

Encouraged by my golf-loving parents, I started playing golf at the age of 10. There were times when I wanted to quit, but seeing my parents' happy faces when I achieved results made me happy, and I've continued to enjoy playing golf even now that I'm a professional.
Golf allows you to interact with a wide variety of people through your play, so it's also very attractive in terms of building relationships.
I hope that all university students will remember to be interested in something and have fun trying out a variety of different things, including golf.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

I started playing golf at the age of five, when I became interested in watching my father practice.
When I started elementary school, my practice became more serious and there were times when I wanted to quit golf, but the success of professional golfers and the desire to become a professional golfer that gradually grew from my practice have kept me going until now.
The best part of golf is being able to play in lush, natural surroundings. The best part is being able to enjoy it with people of all ages.
I think that knowing golf will be useful when you enter the workforce. It is a valuable sport that can be played in nature. Take this opportunity to start playing golf, university students!
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

His career as a golfer began when he started practicing golf with his father at the age of 8. As he participated in national tournaments, he grew to love golf more and more, and by the time he was in junior high school, he had decided that he wanted to become a professional golfer in the future.
Since becoming a professional, I have had a lot of fun traveling to tournaments around the country, and I have come to realize once again that one of the joys of golf is being able to play with people of all ages.
Golf can be a big hurdle to take up as a hobby, as you need to buy the necessary gear and clubs at first, but there are places where you can easily try it out, such as driving ranges, so I would encourage university students to give it a try.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

I first encountered golf when I went to a driving range with my father at the age of three. When I was in kindergarten, I went to watch a professional match and wanted to be as successful as them. When I was in elementary school, I went straight to the driving range every day after school.
It's fun to see each step of improvement, such as getting better at something you weren't good at before, increasing your distance, or making a good putt, so I would like as many people as possible to start playing golf.
I think there are many paths ahead, so no matter what you aim for, keep working hard and don't give up.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf when I was in the first grade of elementary school, influenced by my grandfather. After that, I went to the practice range almost every day. I decided to become a professional golfer when I was in the third grade of elementary school, after seeing Ai Miyazato playing and thinking she was cool.
The appeal of golf is that it is a sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and allows people to connect with each other.
I know that all of you university students are busy every day, but I hope that you will stay positive and do your best in everything you do.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf when I accompanied my father to the driving range when I was in the fourth grade of elementary school. There were many people around me at the golf school who were aiming to become professionals, and with the influence of my parents, I naturally began to aim to become a professional. Every day was spent practicing, and my youth was dominated by golf.
There are few sports where both professionals and amateurs can play together, so I think this is a big attraction of golf.
I believe that as university students, you have a lot of potential because you are young, so I encourage you to try all sorts of things, even if you fail.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

When I was in kindergarten, my father was a teaching professional, which influenced me to start playing golf. I had always wanted to become a professional, but when I saw my seniors aiming to become professionals in high school, my desire became even stronger.
I think the appeal of golf is that there is no "right answer." It is a sport where you never play under the "same circumstances" - the course, the weather, your own physical condition, etc. It's fun to play with a spirit of exploration, always working towards a goal.
Golf is a sport that allows you to build relationships and learn about society, so I would encourage all university students to give it a try.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

My father played golf as a hobby, and I thought it looked fun, so I started playing when I was eight years old. As a child, I didn't have time to play with friends, so I practiced golf every day. It was hard, but I enjoyed golf and had a strong desire to become a professional, so I persevered.
The appeal of golf is that you are playing against nature, so you never hit the same shot twice, so you never get bored of the game.
Playing golf increases your connections with people, so I would like as many people as possible to start playing.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf when I was 7 years old, accompanying my father to the driving range. From then on, as I practiced, my competitive nature worked to my advantage, and I decided to aim to become a professional golfer and make it my career.
The best thing about golf is that it can be played by a wide range of age groups. I think that the unique appeal of golf is that everyone, from juniors to seniors, can work towards the same goal.
I would like all university students to make it a point to absorb many different things, see different worlds, and broaden their horizons.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf when I was 10 years old, encouraged by my parents, who were golfers. At first, I was frustrated that I couldn't hit the ball, but the more I practiced, the more my love for golf deepened. After watching the Itoen Ladies' tournament in person when I was in sixth grade, I decided to become a professional golfer.
I now feel that the appeal of golf is that it is similar to life, where you follow different paths to reach your goals and overcome challenges to achieve them.
Golf allows you to interact with a variety of people and broaden your knowledge, so I would encourage all university students to try playing the game.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

When I was five years old, my father encouraged me to take up golf as an extracurricular activity, and I began playing. As I competed hard against many rivals in tournaments, my goal of becoming a professional golfer emerged. Once that goal became clear, I stopped playing after school and devoted all my time to practicing golf.
The appeal of golf is that it has no end. It's a sport where you make a variety of choices in an ever-changing situation, so you never get bored.
I learned the joy of "taking on a challenge" through golf, so I encourage all university students to try different things.
(Ryusei Nishiyama, 4th year student at Musashino University)

At my mother's suggestion, I started playing golf at the age of 14. As a professional, I am constantly expected to achieve results, so there are many times when I find it difficult. However, my sponsors, parents, and supporters are my driving force. They are very important people.
The appeal of golf is that it allows you to interact with people you wouldn't normally meet and allows you to play sports in nature.
I believe that the efforts you make towards your goals will eventually lead to something, so I hope that all university students will live their lives with pride in what they are doing now.
(Mitsutomo Maruyama, second-year student at International Christian University)

My older sister, who is three years older than me, used to go to the practice field with my father, so I started going along with her when I was in the second grade of elementary school. At first, it was just something for my family to enjoy, but when I entered a high school with a strong sports program, I was inspired by the environment and began aiming to become a professional.
I think the appeal of golf is that it is a sport that can be played for a lifetime by people of all ages and genders.
In the future, there will be times when you will not only have good times but also setbacks. I hope you will keep on trying with a strong will and without giving up.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)

I started playing golf because of my father. When I found out that he was playing golf on his days off, he took me to the driving range. At first, I couldn't hit the ball at all, but towards the end, I hit it perfectly and that day I was hooked.
I think the charm of golf is playing in the great outdoors. When I played golf for the first time, I was surprised to find that it was played in a forest like this.
I believe there are things that university students can only do now, so I urge you to take on new challenges. Believe that the future is bright, and do your best.
(Mei Nitta, second-year student at International Christian University)