June 2, 2015 – Mizuno player Taichi Teshima finished -15 to become the first Mizuno staff player to win the Mizuno Open since Tommy Nakajima in 1986. A closing round of 69 saw 46-year-old Teshima win his eighth title on the Japan Golf Tour by two shots. Teshima’s win was also the first for Mizuno’s new MP X ball launched in March 2015.

With the win Teshima is now qualified to play the 144th Open Championship at St Andrews this year. Four others earned spots at this year’s Open, including up and coming Mizuno staffer, Shinji Tomimura – who will be playing his very first Open Championship. Tomimura will make his Open debut thanks to a second consecutive 67.

The top 4 players at the Mizuno Open qualified for the 144th Open Championship at St Andrews. 2nd from left is Akito Mizuno, President Mizuno Corp.

What’s in Taichi Teshima’s golf bag?

• Driver: Mizuno MP Craft 513 (9.5º)
• Fairway Wood: Mizuno Hot Metal F135 (13.5º); Mizuno World Master WM-III (18º)
• Irons: Mizuno MP-54 (4-PW)
• Wedges: Mizuno MP T5 (54º/12º, 60º/10º)
• Golf ball: Mizuno MP X

What’s in Shinji Tomimura’s golf bag?

• Driver: Mizuno JPX850 (9.5ºU)
• Fairway Wood: Mizuno MP FW (15º)
• Hybrid: Mizuno JPX850 (19º)
• Irons: Mizuno MP-54 (4 & 5); Mizuno MP-4 (6-PW)
• Wedges: Mizuno MP R4 (52º/07º, 58º/10º)