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Rio Takeda Rio Takeda (竹田麗央)
JPN #39 CME Rank
593.006 CME Points
2 Lifetime Wins
$3,628,499 Lifetime Earned
› born Apr 2, 2003 (age 23)
› birthplace Kōshi, Kumamoto, Japan
› hometown Kōshi, Kumamoto
› height 5'6" (167 cm)
› turned_pro 2022 (4 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2025
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/27 | FM Championship | CUT | +3 | 76 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 147 | — |
| 8/20 | CPKC Women's Open | CUT | +1 | 70 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 141 | — |
| 7/30 | AIG Women's Open | T6 | -1 | 69 | 73 | 72 | 69 | 283 | $247,127 |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2021
- AMLow amateur 2021 Japan Women's Open
- AM
- 2022
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 8 (JLPGA)
- PRO
- 2024
- WINWon the TOTO Japan ClassicFirst LPGA Tour win
- AWDJLPGA Player of the Year
- AWDJLPGA money leader
- WIN
- 2025
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- WIN
- RKE
Honors
Awards
2- 2024JLPGA Player of the Year
- 2024JLPGA money leader
Amateur career
2- 2021Low amateur 2021 Japan Women's Open
- ·39th Kyushu Junior champion
Path to the LPGA
No college Route Turned pro straight from amateur golf
2022 Turned pro age 19
2025 LPGA rookie season age 22 · 3 yrs after turning pro
8 Wins outside the LPGA JLPGA
2024 First LPGA win TOTO Japan Classic · age 21
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 18 | #27 |
| Cuts Made | 12 | #34 |
| Cuts Missed | 6 | #73 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 59 | #28 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 4 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 6 | #35 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.53 | #52 |
| Low Round | 66 | #70 |
| High Round | 84 | #11 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 31 | #22 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 1 | #72 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 71.67 | #69 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.44 | #47 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 72 | #96 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.91 | #44 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.12 | #126 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.04 | #19 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.73 | #66 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 271.96 | #27 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 64.97 % | #88 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 69.20 % | #44 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.93 % | #48 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 51.64 % | #62 |
| Ball Striking | 63 | #26 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.42 | #130 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.82 | #96 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.69 | #122 |
| Sand Save Pct | 49.40 % | #23 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 5.76 | #158 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.71 | #80 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 202 | #31 |
| Eagles | 5 | #30 |
| Bogeys | 179 | #10 |
| Double Bogeys | 12 | #92 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.02 % | #53 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.51 | #52 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.08 | #59 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 18.08 % | #66 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 3.03 | #76 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $732,180 | #40 |
| CME Points | 593.01 | #39 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 20 | #32 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 30 | #1 |
| Cuts Made | 28 | #1 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #170 |
| Events Played | 29 | |
| Rounds Played | 114 | #1 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 8 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 19 | #1 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.07 | #11 |
| Low Round | 64 | #32 |
| High Round | 80 | #58 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 79 | #1 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 11 | #5 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.9 | #12 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 69.83 | #8 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.04 | #24 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.6 | #44 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.96 | #15 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 3.99 | #11 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.61 | #13 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 267.72 | #34 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 74.80 % | #41 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 77.02 % | #2 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.94 % | #12 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 60.10 % | #4 |
| Ball Striking | 6 | #2 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.36 | #117 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.8 | #74 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.69 | #115 |
| Sand Save Pct | 52.43 % | #17 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.04 | #123 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.62 | #89 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 420 | #1 |
| Eagles | 13 | #5 |
| Bogeys | 202 | #17 |
| Double Bogeys | 24 | #19 |
| Birdie Pct | 21.21 % | #39 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.94 | #34 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.9 | #9 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 11.52 % | #4 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 1.84 | #153 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,896,319 | #4 |
| CME Points | 2,053.023 | #4 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 83 | #6 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 2 | |
| Starts | 48 | #796 |
| Cuts Made | 40 | #620 |
| Cuts Missed | 8 | #1183 |
| Events Played | 47 | #794 |
| Rounds Played | 173 | #705 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 12 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 25 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.58 | #25 |
| Low Round | 64 | #266 |
| High Round | 84 | #514 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 110 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 12 | #346 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.57 | #25 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.45 | #18 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.64 | #56 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.69 | #72 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 3.02 | #82 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.01 | #23 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.65 | #17 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 269.16 | #45 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 71.47 % | #380 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 74.35 % | #10 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 80.70 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 56.38 % | |
| Ball Striking | 42 | #11 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.38 | #582 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.8 | #92 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.69 | #550 |
| Sand Save Pct | 51.08 % | #41 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 5.94 | #558 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.65 | #600 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 622 | #495 |
| Eagles | 18 | #323 |
| Bogeys | 381 | #679 |
| Double Bogeys | 36 | #739 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.45 % | #44 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.79 | #40 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.52 | #22 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.14 | #21 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.25 | #1122 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $3,628,499 | #146 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Aug 31, 2026
Connections
Family in sport
Aunt Mayumi Hirase (18-time JLPGA winner); father Takashi runs ZIP GOLF shop
All JPN players
Roster, earnings and honors by country.