Oda leads Ishikawa by 1 stroke at Panasonic Open

So, Japan is hoping that a kid beats a veteran? If Oda wins will we hear praises for him? no, not at all.

smith san, of course you know why. I know you know why, because I always look forward to hearing your words which I value as being of my top 3 favorites of all contributors. Its because this is a society that treasures youth AT ALL COSTS, quite literally. Since Oda is 34, there's nothing special about him winning. But an up-and-coming teen, with somehow much brighter and bigger future, now that's something to latch on and root for!...or so they imagine.