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DP World Tour Qualifying School: Ryo Hisatsune was a relatively unknown golfer from Japan just over a year ago. But come next season, the 21-year-old will have opportunities to go toe-to-toe against the planet’s best golfers on the PGA TOUR on a weekly basis.

Hisatsune became the first Asian golfer on Sunday to benefit from the strategic partnership between the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR when he earned his PGA TOUR card along with nine others through the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex.

"My stomach has been in knots playing these last few weeks, but knowing I’ve secured my status makes me extremely happy, and I’m really looking to next year," said the ever-smiling Hisatsune. "This has only opened the door and it’s up to me to take advantage of the opportunity but for now, I’m just really happy."