Michiko Okada
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| 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 an 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 (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 (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runners-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 Nov 1978 | Mizuno-Japan Classic (co-sanctioned with JLPGA) |
–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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