H1: Stalter Shines, Herbert Leads in International Series Japan
In a thrilling display of skill and determination, French golfer Joël Stalter shone bright as he navigated the challenging courses of the International Series Japan, securing a spot in the weekend rounds with a stellar first-day performance.
Stalter’s Impressive Start
The 33-year-old, known for his steady game and strategic putting, carded a first-round 66 (-6) at the Seta Golf Club, putting him in a tie for fifth place. Stalter, known for his humble demeanor, acknowledged the day’s success:
“It was a solid day. I hit a lot of fairways, gave myself plenty of chances, and made some nice putts.”
Joël Stalter
Herbert in Command
Meanwhile, Australian golfer Lucas Herbert sits firmly at the top of the leaderboard after an astounding seven-under 65. The 25-year-old, renowned for his power off the tee, attributed his success to his driving accuracy:
“If I could drive it well, I knew I could make a lot of birdies today because I’ve got a lot of confidence in my irons and wedges, and I’m putting well. So just drove it brilliantly.”
Lucas Herbert
Key Takeaways & tournaments ahead
- Leaderboard: Lucas Herbert (-7), Masahiro Kawamura (-6), Chap Choir kiradech (-6)
- Next stop: The series moves to the East Course, verificaros the Golf Club from October 28-30
- Format: 72 holes, stroke play, no cut after the first two rounds
Did you know?
Joël Stalter is a two-time Alps Tour winner. He secured his second victory in 2020 at the challenge Open de changes in France.
Get Involved
With the International Series Japan providing a whopping US$2 million in total prize money, the stakes are high for these golfers. Tune in to see who will emerge victorious. We’d love to hear your predictions and thoughts in the comments below!