It was revealed on Monday that former Coconuts Musume member Ayaka Kimura (26) is married to successful professional golfer Hideto Tanihara (29). The two had been dating for half a year before registering their marriage on July 8. They plan to hold a ceremony and reception soon.

The couple first met last October at a pro-amateur golf tournament in Hyogo, where Ayaka is from. (Golf is one of Kimura's hobbies, with her best score said to be 108.) After meeting, the two kept in touch, and they had their first date at the start of this year.

As a golfer, Tanihara has won 7 tournaments on the Japan Golf Tour and has competed in international tournaments. This past Saturday, he and Ayaka traveled with family and associates to England, where Tanihara will be playing in the Open Championship this coming weekend. He has participated in it since 2006, when he tied for 5th place.

In April, Ayaka became the last member to leave Coconuts Musume. She has been pursuing an acting career since then under the stage name Ayaka Nagate.