The 2010 LPGA of Japan Tour was the 43rd season of the LPGA of Japan Tour, the professional golf tour for women operated by the Ladies Professional Golfers' Association of Japan. It consisted of 34 golf tournaments, all played in Japan.
Ahn Sun-ju won the Order of Merit and had the lowest scoring average. Sakura Yokomine finished most often (20 times) inside the top-10. [1]
Events in bold are majors.
The Mizuno Classic is co-sanctioned with the LPGA Tour.
* Ahn Sun-ju's victory at Stanley Ladies marks Korean players' 100th victory since Ku Ok-hee's victory at Kibun Ladies Classic in 1985. (See more detail in Korean players' victories on LPGA of Japan Tour).
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This article summarizes the highlights of professional and amateur golf in the year 2010.
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