Michiko Okada (born 11 January 1945) is a Japanese
professional golfer
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who played on the
LPGA of Japan Tour
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(JLPGA).
Okada won 10 times on the JLPGA between 1975 and 1995. One of Ohsako's JLPGA wins was co-sanctioned with the
LPGA Tour
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, the 1978
Mizuno-Japan Classic.
LPGA Tournament Chronology 1970-79
Professional wins
LPGA of Japan Tour wins (10)
*1975 (1) Lake Towada International Women's Open
*1976 (1) Taisetsu Women's Open
*1977 (1) Miyagi TV Cup Women's Open
*1978 (1) Mizuno-Japan Classic (co-sanctioned with LPGA Tour)
*1981 (1) West Sea National Park Women's Open
*1983 (1) Hiroshima Women's Open
*1986 (1) UCC Ladies
*1989 (1) Mitsubishi Electric Infantas Ladies
*1992 (1) Kosaido Asahi Golf Cup
*1995 (1) Daio Paper Elleair Women's Open
LPGA Tour wins (1)
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
Team appearances
Professional
*Handa Cup
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(representing World team): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
References
External links
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Japanese female golfers
LPGA of Japan Tour golfers
Sportspeople from Fukushima Prefecture
1945 births
Living people
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