Hiroshi Iwata from Japan is a veteran star of the Japan Golf Tour (JGTO) who continues to perform at the highest level well into his 40s. A seven-time winner on tour, Iwata enjoyed a historic 2024 season where he captured two titles, including a major victory at the BMW Japan Golf Tour Championship Mori Building Cup, becoming the tournament’s oldest-ever champion. He capped off that year with a prestigious win at the Casio World Open.
He carried that form into the 2025 season, finishing 23rd on the JGTO Money List thanks to his remarkable consistency. Although he did not add a trophy in 2025, he came close, finishing tied-2nd at The Crowns. He also recorded top-10 finishes at the ISPS HANDA Summer Golf Battle (tied-3rd) and the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament (tied-8th), proving he remains a threat every time he tees it up.
