Hisayuki Sasaki (27 November 1964 – 3 January 2013) was a Japanese professional golfer. Sasaki won three tournaments on the

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and featured in the top 100 of the Official World Golf Ranking. Sasaki tied

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for the individual trophy of the

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but lost on the fifth hole of a sudden-death playoff. Sasaki played on the

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in 1996 but with only three top-25 finishes he failed to maintain his playing rights. He finished third in the 1997

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Professional wins (9)

Japan Golf Tour wins (3)

Japan Golf Tour playoff record (0–2)

Japan Challenge Tour wins (3)

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Kanto Kokusai Open * 1992 Kanto Kokusai Open, Korakuen Cup (2nd)

Other wins (3)

*1994

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*1999

*2002

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Results in major championships

"T" = Tied
''Note: Sasaki only played in The Open Championship.''

Team appearances

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(representing Japan):

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