Ryoken Kawagishi (, born 6 December 1966) is a Japanese professional golfer.
Career Kawagishi was born in Ishikawa Prefecture.
As an amateur, he won two events in the United States in 1989, the Eastern Amateur and the Monroe Invitational.
Kawagishi joined the Japan Golf Tour in 1990, winning six times in his career. He was the rookie of the year in 1990, winning three times. He won again in 1991, 1995 and 1999.
Amateur wins 1989 Eastern Amateur, Monroe Invitational
Professional wins (6) Japan Golf Tour wins (6) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up118 Mar 1990Shizuoka Open−8 (73-73-66-68=280)2 strokes Hiroshi Makino22 Sep 1990Kanto Open−7 (66-64-73-70=273)2 strokes Isao Aoki328 Oct 1990ABC Lark Cup−11 (72-68-69-68=277)2 strokes Masashi Ozaki414 Apr 1991Pocari Sweat Open−14 (67-66-66=199)4 strokes Hiroshi Makino54 Jun 1995JCB Classic Sendai−13 (71-68-64-68=271)3 strokes Toru Suzuki631 Oct 1999Philip Morris Championship (2)−18 (71-65-66-68=270)1 stroke Katsunori Kuwabara
Japan Golf Tour playoff record (0–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11991Gene Sarazen Jun Classic Masashi OzakiLost to par on first extra hole21999Sumitomo Visa Taiheiyo Masters Darren Clarke, Hirofumi MiyaseMiyase won with par on second extra holeKawagishi eliminated by par on first hole
Team appearances Amateur Eisenhower Trophy (representing Japan): 1986, 1988
Professional Four Tours World Championship (representing Japan): 1991 Dynasty Cup (representing Japan): 2005
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