"Ishikawa, just 19 years old and a Japanese professional golfer, announced on Wednesday that he will be donating all of his 2011 prize money to victims of the natural disaster that devastated Japan on March 11. That means that Ishikawa will probably be donating over $1 million, a number people estimate Ryo will win if he has a solid second full season on the PGA Tour, especially since a season ago he earned 151 million yen ($1.8 million) on the Japan Tour alone to go along with his $149,180 in the states.

Why has Ishikawa decided to do this, besides the obvious reasons that he is from Japan and wants to help out any way he can? He has told Japanese press that he feels the extra motivation to play well will help his game, and give him a reason to really grind out every round. If you think about the magnitude that each week could carry for Ishikawa, you have to think this is a huge win-win for everyone in Japan. First, they'd be getting a hefty sum of relief money headed their way, and second, they'd get to see their young star turn into a global icon if he starts to finish high or even win some elite events on the PGA Tour."

http://sports.yahoo.com/golf/blog/devil_ball_golf/post/Ryo-Ishikawa-will-donate-all-of-2011-prize-money?urn=golf-wp298

I just found this very touching, and reading news like this makes me think that the world really isn't such a bad place after all. I hope this article will encourage people to also help send aid to Japan in any way they possibly can.

(This topic felt more like news...although it involves golf.)

For Japan's recovery.

wow. i hope he wins, it's nice to see him care for his people.

i wish him luck:)