Japanese teen Ishikawa to play PGA Championship

TOKYO ' Japanese golfer Ryo Ishikawa has received a special invitation to play in the PGA Championship.

I received the news today, Im very happy, the 17-year-old Ishikawa said Tuesday. My impression is that its an extremely tough layout and I will aim as high as I can.

Ishikawa, a two-time winner on the Japanese tour, missed the cut in his Masters debut in April, for which he also received a special invitation.

This years PGA championship will be held Aug. 13-16 at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minn.

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