Ryo Ishikawa to give 2011 golf earnings to victims (AP)

TOKYO (AP)—Golf sensation Ryo Ishikawa says he is giving all of his
tournament earnings this year to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in
his native Japan.

Kyodo News reported Wednesday that the 19-year-old Ishikawa also is pledging
money for every birdie he makes. If he plays similar to last year, Ishikawa
could wind up giving more than $2 million toward relief efforts.

He was No. 3 on the Japan Golf Tour money list in 2010, making just over
$1.8 million, which includes his earnings from the majors and World Golf
Championship. He led the tour by making 341 birdies last year, which could
amount to another $400,000. His pledge was for 100,000 yen for each birdie.

Ishikawa won his first pro tournament as a 15-year-old amateur, and already
has won nine times in Japan.