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| Yamauchi Suzuran Golf Survey |
For the fourth consecutive year, Suzuran Yamauchi, a former member of SKE48, has dominated a survey asking male golfers who they thought was the best idol golfer.
At 29, she continues to shine, receiving the most votes. It seems like her golfing skills, alongside her charm, have made a lasting impact.
Interestingly, it wasn’t just her talent on the course that won hearts; she was also voted as the idol golfers would most like to play a round with.
This double victory is becoming something of a tradition for Yamauchi, as she keeps holding on to her top spot. Not only does it show how her skills have grown over the years, but it’s also a testament to her likeability within the golfing community.
Coming in second, as usual, was another ex-SKE48 member, Rara Goto. She’s no stranger to these polls either, having consistently been rated one of the best idol golfers.
However, in a slight twist this year, Goto slipped down a spot in the ‘play with’ category. She was overtaken by Mao Yamamoto, who is best known for her time in HKT48.
Yamamoto Mao's rise in the poll highlights her growing popularity, especially since stepping away from the idol scene and moving into golf.
Both Goto and Yamamoto are proving to be stiff competition for Yamauchi, but for now, Yamauchi remains at the top. It will be interesting to see if this dominance can continue into next year or if the rankings will see a shuffle as more former idols take to the golf course.
Idol golfing has steadily gained attention in recent years, with fans following their favourite stars beyond music and TV. This growing trend of combining entertainment with sports has offered idols a fresh platform to showcase their talents, and the ongoing buzz around Yamauchi proves that people are paying attention.
With these three ex-idols leading the polls, it seems like the golfing world is increasingly recognising the talent these women bring to the sport. Whether you’re a fan of their idol days or have come to know them through their golfing prowess, their presence in the world of golf is hard to ignore.