Ryoken Kawagishi
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Ryoken Kawagishi (Japanese: 川岸良兼, born 6 December 1966) is a Japanese professional golfer.
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 (2)
- 1989 Eastern Amateur, Monroe Invitational
Japan Golf Tour wins (6)
- 1990 Shizuoka Open, Kanto Open, ABC Lark Cup
- 1991 Pocari Sweat Open
- 1995 JCB Classic Sendai
- 1999 Philip Morris Championship
Team appearances
Amateur
- Eisenhower Trophy (representing Japan): 1986, 1988
Professional
- Four Tours World Championship (representing Japan): 1991