is a Japanese professional
golfer. She has won 15 tournaments internationally, including four on the U.S.-based
LPGA Tour.
Professional career
Kobayashi turned pro in 1985. She won six titles on the
LPGA of Japan Tour in 1989. In 1990, she joined the
LPGA Tour and was named
LPGA Rookie of the Year
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. She won four tournaments between 1993 and 1998. She also won one title on the
Ladies European Tour
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, the
Evian Masters in 1997.
Professional wins (15)
LPGA of Japan Tour (11)
*1989 (6) Sky Court Ladies, Tohoku Queens, Mizuno Ladies Open,
Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, Junon Women's Open, Daio Paper Elleair Women's Open
*1991 (1) Itsuki Classic
*1995 (2)
Fujitsu Ladies,
Kibun Women's Classic
*1998 (1)
Japan Classic
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(co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour)
*2002 (1) Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open
Tournament in bold denotes major championships in LPGA of Japan Tour.
LPGA Tour (4)
LPGA Tour playoff record (3–1)
Ladies European Tour (1)
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1997
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(1)
Evian Masters
Team appearances
Amateur
*
Espirito Santo Trophy (representing Japan):
1986
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Events January
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References
External links
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Japanese female golfers
LPGA Tour golfers
LPGA of Japan Tour golfers
Sportspeople from Fukushima Prefecture
1963 births
Living people
20th-century Japanese women