SHIMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 07: Vicky Hurst of the USA hits a teeshot on the 17th hole during the round two of Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club on November 7, 2009 in Shima, Japan. Getty Images logo Getty Images 27 months ago

SHIMA, JAPAN - NOVEMBER 07: Vicky Hurst of the USA hits a teeshot on the 17th hole during the round two of Mizuno Classic at Kintetsu Kashikojima Country Club on November 7, 2009 in Shima, Japan.

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