Last year on the Sunday, Ryosuke Kinoshita stared at the leader board by the 18th green 3 times, as he just couldn't believe what he was seeing. That same detailed leader board was put on at by the 18th green on today's Pro-Am day.

"Last year, I was really shocked when I saw the leader board after my 3 shot. Jinichiro Kozuma with dramatic eagle out taken the top spot from me."

Ryosuke had long birdie chance, which could have placed him onto the playoffs, but couldn't make it and ended as 2nd.

"I remember not being able to talk to the press after the game because I was crying so much. I was really upset. Even recalling the memory gives me shivers."

This week, Ryosuke is back as No.1 Money Ranker to make the revenge and win.

"If I didn't have that regretful feelings from last year's event, I don't think I will be here as No.1 on the Money List. That made me push myself harder. I was really upset, and I told myself I will win next time, and went on doing really tough trainings during the off season."

He went on changing his swing too much and at the moment he was suffering not being able to score under 80.

"I wanted to know why I lost, what I lack. So, I changed everything even from my grip. At first I was really confused of what my coach was telling me but I believed him and did whatever he told me to do. It all paid off."

As he said, his first victory at the Major, Japan Golf Tour Championship in June and his 2nd victory following right after in July at Dunlop Srixon Open was accomplished with much confidence. Now he is back with 2 victories on his resume.

"Last year's regretful lost got me better and stronger."

Ryosuke has been saying out loud that the capturing the Order of Merit title is a big goal since start of this season. He has waved his chance to challenge the US PGA cub-tour's QT rights in order to pursuit that dream.

"I have chosen my ultimate goal of the season to become Order of Merit Champion, so I must accomplish it."

First of all, he will try to revenge this week, and with that first prize, he will be making a big leap toward the ultimate dream.