Golf: Bear sighting ends tournament in Japan amid safety concerns

Bear on golf course brings early end to women's tournament in Japan; "surprised" teen declared winner

The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women's second-tier Step Up tour in central Japan was cancelled after a bear was spotted on the course.

Bear stops play: Japan golf event ended after furry sighting

The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women’s second-tier Step Up tour was cancelled after a bear was spotted.

Bear stops play! Japan golf event ended after furry sighting

Golfers in Japan had more than just bunkers and water hazards to deal with when a bear sighting brought an early end to a tournament because of safety concerns.

Golf: Bear sighting ends tournament in Japan amid safety concerns

A bear sighting Saturday on a golf course in Japan's Ishikawa Prefecture brought an early end to a tournament on the women's second-tier Step Up Tour due to safety concerns. The final round of the Twinfields Ladies was canceled at GC Twin Fields in the city of Komatsu shortly after a temporary halt around 12:30 p.m. Read full story here

The tournament was interrupted by the organizers, who explained fear for the safety of the players and spectators.

Bear stops play at Japan golf event

Golfers in Japan had more than just bunkers and water hazards to deal with when a bear sighting brought an early end to a tournament because of safety concerns. The final round of the Twinfields Ladies on the women’s second-tier Step Up Tour in central Japan was cancelled after a bear was spotted on the course on Saturday. The decision was taken to protect players and spectators, said organisers. Reina Maeda, who was leading on six-under par aft…