Nonaka scores first title win

Shigeru Nonaka claimed the first Japan Golf Tour title of his career with a three-stroke victory at the Kansai Open Golf Championship today.

The 39-year-old, who is in his 19th season on the tour, started the day a shot behind overnight leader Takuya Taniguchi but carded four birdies and two bogeys at Tanabe Country Club for a two under 68.