Masashi โJumboโ Ozaki, Japanโs most prolific golfer with a record 113 victories worldwide, died Wednesday in his home country following a battle with colon cancer, the Japan Golf Tour announced. He was 78.
A towering figure in Japanese golf, Ozaki was celebrated for his power off the tee and unmistakable style. He won 94 titles over a remarkable 29-year career on the Japan Golf Tour, with his final victory coming at the 2002 ANA Open at age 55.
Ozaki reached a career-high world rank
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