Overview
- On December 30, Mao Saigo issued a statement expressing deep gratitude after Masashi Ozaki’s death on December 23.
- She said she visited his residence to offer condolences and bid farewell in person.
- Saigo praised Ozaki’s contributions to Japanese golf as immeasurable and recalled his warmth.
- A first-cohort member of the Jumbo Ozaki Golf Academy, Saigo has competed full time on the LPGA and won April’s Chevron Championship for her first U.S. tour victory.
- Tributes from Japanese golf continue, including an Instagram message on December 31 from JLPGA season champion Akari Sakuma.