In 2008 , she became the first player on the JLPGA Tour to break the billion - yen barrier in career winnings with her victory in the Meiji Chocolate Cup .
In 2008 , she also took the lead at Sunningdale in the Women 's British Open .
In 2008 , she became the first player on the JLPGA Tour to break the billion - yen barrier in career winnings with her victory in the Meiji Chocolate Cup , and also took the lead at Sunningdale in the Women 's British Open .