Eight Japanese players, including 2019 Women's British Open winner Hinako Shibuno, were given exemptions for the postponed U.S. Women's Open to be played in December.On Wednesday, the United States Golf Association finalized its exemption categories for the Dec. 10-13 event at Champions Golf Club in Houston, Texas.The tournament was originally scheduled for June 4-7 but was pushed back due to the spread of the coronavirus.Related coverage:Golf: Japan's women's tour opens after 4-month coronavirus shutdownGolf: Matsuyama, Ishikawa tee-up support for coronavirus battleREAD FULL ARTICLE