Okamoto, Ayako (1951–)
Okamoto, Ayako (1951–)
Japanese golfer. Born April 2, 1951, in Hiroshima, Japan.
Enormously popular in Japan, won Japan LPGA (1979); won Arizona Copper Classic (1982), Rochester International (1983), Hitachi British Open, Mayflower, and J&B (1984); won Elizabeth Arden Classic and Cellular One-PING (1986), Kyocera Inamori Classic, Chrysler-Plymouth, Lady Keystone, Nestle World, and named player of the year (1987); won Orient Leasing Hawaiian Open, San Diego Inamori, and Greater Washington Open (1988); won Corning Classic (1989), Sara Lee Classic (1990), and McDonald's (1992); compiled 28 top-20 finishes in 51 major championship starts. Recipient of Japanese Prime Minister's Award (1987).
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