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Akari Sakuma Marks First Japan Women’s Golf Tour Season Title at Tokyo Fan Event

Her four-win campaign culminated in the year-end honor, which she described as rewarding despite tough spells.

Overview

  • Sakuma addressed fans on December 9 at a sponsor’s appreciation event held in Tokyo’s Chuo Ward.
  • She reflected on the season by saying, “There were difficult times, but it was a very good season.”
  • Regional outlets Nishinippon and Hokkaido Shimbun reported the appearance the same day, with full articles available to subscribers.
  • Chunichi reported that she posted four victories this season, beginning with her first tour win in April.
  • She said mentor Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki noted she still has not won one of Japan’s four domestic majors.