Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Japan Golf Tour record winner Jumbo Ozaki dies at 78

Former professional golfer Masashi Ozaki speaks to the media in Ichihara in Chiba Prefecture, eastern Japan, in September 2020. Nicknamed Jumbo Ozaki, he died of sigmoid colon cancer aged 78 on Dec. 23, 2025, after scoring 112 wins, the most for a Japanese player, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour.

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita poses at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Golf: Yamashita named LPGA Rookie of Year

Japanese golfer Miyu Yamashita makes a speech at an award ceremony in Naples, Florida, on Nov. 17, 2025, after earning the U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association's 2025 Rookie of the Year award. The 24-year-old won two LPGA tournaments during the 2025 season, including the Women's British Open in August.

China: Veteran Rescues Driver from Sinking Car in Jiangsu 2

On October 14, 2025, in Taizhou, Jiangsu, a retired soldier jumped into a river and smashed a car window with a brick to save a trapped driver, pulling them to safety as bystanders watched.

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Qualifying

Lily Muni He (IND) Professional Golf Player and Partner o Alexander Albon (THA) - Williams Racing - Williams FW47 - Mercedes during Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 at Miami International Autodrome in Florida, USA, on May 1st-4th. Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Sprint race

MOTORI - Formula 1 - Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 - Sprint race

Lily Muni He (IND) Professional Golf Player and Partner o Alexander Albon (THA) - Williams Racing - Williams FW47 - Mercedes during Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix 2025 at Miami International Autodrome in Florida, USA, on May 1st-4th. Alessio De Marco Avens-Images.com

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

Keegan Bradley Meets FDNY Golf Team - NYC

American professional golfer Keegan Bradley is posing with his wife Jillian Stacey and the Ryder Cup trophy. Keegan also taking pictures with FDNY Golf Team front of a fire station in New York City, NY, USA on July 9, 2024. Photo by Dylan Travis/ABACAPRESS.COM

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

US professional disc golfer Eagle McMahon attends a press conferance ahead of the Disc Golf European Open event in Nokia, Finland, on July 19, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

US professional disc golfer Eagle McMahon attends a press conferance ahead of the Disc Golf European Open event in Nokia, Finland, on July 19, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

Disc Golf European Open 2023 in Nokia, Finland

US professional disc golfer Eagle McMahon attends a press conferance ahead of the Disc Golf European Open event in Nokia, Finland, on July 19, 2023. LEHTIKUVA / JUSSI NUKARI - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Jussi Nukari/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

Golf: Mizuho Americas Open

Golf: Mizuho Americas Open

Rose Zhang of the United States holds up the trophy after winning the Mizuho Americas Open golf tournament in her professional debut on June 4, 2023, at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Akie Iwai (L) poses for a photo with her younger sister Chisato after winning the Vantelin Ladies Open golf tournament at Kumamoto Kuko Country Club in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 16, 2023. They became the first twins, male or female, with titles on Japan's top professional golf tour.

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Akie Iwai holds up the trophy after winning the Vantelin Ladies Open golf tournament at Kumamoto Kuko Country Club in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 16, 2023. Akie and her younger sister Chisato became the first twins, male or female, with titles on Japan's top professional golf tour.

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Akie Iwai (R) hugs her younger sister Chisato after winning the Vantelin Ladies Open golf tournament at Kumamoto Kuko Country Club in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 16, 2023. They became the first twins, male or female, with titles on Japan's top professional golf tour.

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Golf: Japan twins achieve rare feat

Akie Iwai pumps her fists in the air after sinking the winning putt at the Vantelin Ladies Open golf tournament at Kumamoto Kuko Country Club in Kikuyo, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on April 16, 2023. Akie and her younger sister Chisato became the first twins, male or female, with titles on Japan's top professional golf tour.

Matsuyama in Waste Management Phoenix Open

Matsuyama in Waste Management Phoenix Open

SCOTTSDALE, United States - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama tosses his putter after missing a birdie putt at the 17th hole in the final round of the Waste Management Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale golf club in Arizona on Feb. 2, 2014. He finished in a tie for fourth.

Guinness officially recognizes Ishikawa as youngest golf winner

Guinness officially recognizes Ishikawa as youngest golf winner

TOKYO, Japan - Ryo Ishikawa, winner of the Munsingwear Open KSB Cup at Tojigaoka Marine Hills Golf Club in Okayama, Japan on May 20, poses with the framed certificate issued by the Guinness World Records after he was officially recognized Sept. 3 as the youngest winner on the men's professional golf tour at age 15 years, 8 months and 4 days. The certificate was presented to Ishikawa, a senior high school student in Tokyo, at an official recognition ceremony in Tokyo on Sept. 3.

Japan golfer Matsuyama plays in 2nd round of Sony Open

Japan golfer Matsuyama plays in 2nd round of Sony Open

HONOLULU, United States - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits out of the bunker on the 16th hole in the second round of the Sony Open professional golf tournament at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Jan. 16, 2016.

Japan pro golfer Matsuyama in action at Sony Open

Japan pro golfer Matsuyama in action at Sony Open

HONOLULU, United States - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits a tee shot on the second hole in the opening round of the Sony Open professional golf tournament at the Wailalae Golf Course in Honolulu in the U.S. state of Hawaii on Jan. 15, 2015.

Reed wins Tournament of Champions golf tourney

Reed wins Tournament of Champions golf tourney

KAPALUA, United States - Patrick Reed of the United States holds the trophy after winning the Hyundai Tournament of Champions professional golf tourney in Kapalua, Hawaii, on Jan. 12, 2015, by beating compatriot Jimmy Walker in a playoff.

Japan golfer Matsuyama misses birdie in Hawaii tourney

Japan golfer Matsuyama misses birdie in Hawaii tourney

KAPALUA, United States - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan appears disappointed after missing a birdie putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Hyundai Tournament of Champions professional golf tourney in Kapalua in the U.S. state of Hawaii on Jan. 12, 2015. He finished third in the tournament with 20-under-par 272.

Matsuyama opts out of Japan pro golf tour

Matsuyama opts out of Japan pro golf tour

NARITA, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Hideki Matsuyama speaks to the press ahead of his departure for the United States at Narita airport east Tokyo on Jan. 4, 2015, revealing that he did not register to play on the Japan golf tour for the 2015 season and will instead focus on the U.S. PGA tour.

Aoki celebrates 50 years as pro golfer

Aoki celebrates 50 years as pro golfer

TOKYO, Japan - Isao Aoki speaks to the press in Tokyo on Dec. 19, 2014, ahead of a party to mark the 50th year since his professional golf career began.

Japan pro golf Hall of Fame picks Sugihara, Okamoto

Japan pro golf Hall of Fame picks Sugihara, Okamoto

TOKYO, Japan - The late Teruo Sugihara (L) and Ayako Okamoto, shown in these undated file photos, are among the four players chosen to be inducted into the Japan Professional Golf Hall of Fame at a ceremony set for February 2015. Sugihara won 63 times worldwide in a career spanning more than 50 years. Okamoto, who won 17 times on the U.S. LPGA tour, was voted into the World Hall of Fame in 2005.

Golfer Ishikawa wins 'Most Impressive Player' award

Golfer Ishikawa wins 'Most Impressive Player' award

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Ryo Ishikawa holds a trophy at a hotel in Tokyo on Dec. 8, 2014, after winning this year's Most Impressive Player award from the Japan Golf Tour Organization for the eighth straight year.

Woods finishes last in Hero World Challenge

Woods finishes last in Hero World Challenge

WINDERMERE, United States - U.S. professional golfer Tiger Woods hits a shot in the final round of the Hero World Challenge at Isleworth Golf & Country Club in Windermere, Florida, on Dec. 7, 2014. Shooting even par on all four days, Woods finished in a tie for the tail-end 17th place in the U.S. tournament.

Yokomine wins U.S. LPGA tour card for next season

Yokomine wins U.S. LPGA tour card for next season

DAYTONA BEACH, United States - Japanese professional golfer Sakura Yokomine (R) and her husband Yotaro Morikawa point to her name on the score board at the LPGA International golf club in Daytona Beach, Florida, on Dec. 8, 2014, after she won a U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association tour card for next season. She finished 11th in the fifth and last round of the LPGA Qualifying Tournament.

Matsuyama hits shot from rough at Dunlop Phoenix tourney

Matsuyama hits shot from rough at Dunlop Phoenix tourney

MIYAZAKI, Japan - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan hits his second shot from the rough on the eighth hole in the third round of the Japan Golf Tour Organization's Dunlop Phoenix professional tourney at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014. He won the tournament, beating compatriot Hiroshi Iwata in a play-off after sharing a 15-under 269 finish.

Spieth hits shot from rough at Dunlop Phoenix tourney

Spieth hits shot from rough at Dunlop Phoenix tourney

MIYAZAKI, Japan - U.S. professional golfer Jordan Spieth hits his second shot from the rough on the 14th hole in the third round of the Japan Golf Tour Organization's Dunlop Phoenix tourney at the par-71 Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki, southwestern Japan, on Nov. 22, 2014.

Japan's Ishikawa makes shot from water at VISA Masters

Japan's Ishikawa makes shot from water at VISA Masters

GOTEMBA, Japan - Japan's Ro Ishikawa makes a shot from the edge of a pond on the 18th hole on Day 3 of the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters professional golf tournament at the Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture, central Japan, on Nov. 15, 2014.

Japan's Matsuyama misses birdie putt at CIMB Classic

Japan's Matsuyama misses birdie putt at CIMB Classic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Hideki Matsuyama of Japan misses a birdie putt on the third hole in the third round of the CIMB Classic professional golf tournament at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in the Malaysian capital on Nov. 1, 2014.

Japan's Ishikawa hits shot into pond at CIMB Classic

Japan's Ishikawa hits shot into pond at CIMB Classic

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Ryo Ishikawa of Japan looks disgusted as he hits a tee shot into the pond on the 11th hole in the third round of the CIMB Classic professional golf tournament at the Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club in the Malaysian capital on Nov. 1, 2014.

Scott finishes Japan Open at 4 over par for 38th place

Scott finishes Japan Open at 4 over par for 38th place

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott of Australia hits a shot in the third round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 18, 2014, on the eve of the final round. He finished at 4 over par for 38th place.

Ikeda wins Japan Open pro golf title

Ikeda wins Japan Open pro golf title

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan hits a shot in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, en route to winning the title with 10-under-par 270 on Oct. 19, 2014.

Ikeda reacts after sinking winning putt at Japan Open

Ikeda reacts after sinking winning putt at Japan Open

CHIBA, Japan - Yuta Ikeda of Japan reacts after sinking a winning putt on the 18th hole in the final round of the Japan Open professional golf tournament at the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, north of Tokyo, on Oct. 19, 2014.

Aussie Scott practices for Japan Open Golf Championship

Aussie Scott practices for Japan Open Golf Championship

CHIBA, Japan - Adam Scott, an Australian professional golfer, practices on Oct. 15, 2014, for the Oct. 16-19 Japan Open Golf Championship on the Umenosato Course of the Chiba Country Club in Noda, Chiba Prefecture, outside Tokyo.

Matsuyama 7th after 3rd round of Frys.com Open

Matsuyama 7th after 3rd round of Frys.com Open

NAPA, United States - Japan's Hideki Matsuyama sinks a birdie putt on the first hole in the third round of the Frys.com Open professional golf tournament at the Silverado Country Club and Resort North Course in Napa, California, on Oct. 11, 2014, carding six birdies and three bogeys for a 69 to remain tied for seventh at 10-under 206.

Ishikawa leaps to 17th in 3rd round of Frys.com Open

Ishikawa leaps to 17th in 3rd round of Frys.com Open

NAPA, United States - Japan's Ryo Ishikawa celebrates after holing an eagle putt at the 14th in the third round of the Frys.com Open professional golf tournament at the Silverado Country Club and Resort North Course in Napa, California, on Oct. 11, 2014, carding a 67 and moving up to a tie for 17th at 7-under 209 from a tie for 47th the previous day.

Ueda hits approach shot on final day of CAT Ladies

Ueda hits approach shot on final day of CAT Ladies

HAKONE, Japan - Japanese professional golfer Momoko Ueda hits an approach shot on the fifth hole in the final round of the CAT Ladies golf tournament at the Daihakone Country Club in Kanagawa Prefecture, southwest of Tokyo, on Aug. 24, 2014, en route to scoring her first victory since November 2011.