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Jumbo Ozaki, Golf Legend, Dies at 78
24 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Japanese golf icon Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki has passed away at the age of 78.
- He died following a courageous battle with colon cancer.
- Ozaki achieved an incredible 94 victories on the Japan Golf Tour.
Japanese golf icon Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki has passed away at the age of 78. The World Golf Hall of Famer succumbed to a courageous battle with colon cancer, as confirmed by the Japan Golf Tour. His loss is deeply felt within the golfing community.
Ozaki was described by the Japan Golf Tour as an "indispensable, one-of-a-kind figure" whose influence on men's golf will endure. His career was marked by unparalleled dominance, securing a remarkable 94 wins on the Japan Golf Tour over nearly three decades.
The legendary golfer's extensive victories and lasting impact have solidified his place in the annals of golf history. His passing signifies the end of a significant chapter for the sport in Japan and globally.
