Michiko Okada
| Michiko Okada | |
|---|---|
| — Golfer — | |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
11 January 1945 Iwaki, Fukushima, Japan |
| Height | 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in) |
| Nationality |
 Japan |
| Career | |
| Status | Professional |
| Former tour(s) | LPGA of Japan Tour (1968-2002) |
| Professional wins | 10 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| LPGA Tour | 1 |
| LPGA of Japan Tour | 10 |
Michiko Okada (born 11 January 1945) is a Japanese professional golfer who played on the LPGA of Japan Tour (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, the 1978 Mizuno-Japan Classic.[1][2]
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)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Nov 1978 | Mizuno-Japan Classic | −6 (73-74-69=216) | Playoff |  Nancy Lopez Ai-Yu Tu |
LPGA Tour playoff record (1–0)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1978 | Mizuno-Japan Classic | Nancy Lopez Ai-Yu Tu |
Won with birdie on fifth extra hole Tu eliminated with birdie on second hole |
Team appearances
Professional
- Handa Cup (representing World team): 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
References
External links
- Michiko Okada at the LPGA of Japan Tour official site (Japanese)
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