Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki: Legendary Japanese golf star dies at 78
Japanese golf legend Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki has died at 78 after a battle with sigmoid colon cancer. A national icon, Ozaki won 113 tournaments worldwide and inspired a generation of golfers, becoming the first Japanese player to finish in the Masters top 10. His unparalleled career achievements remain unmatched in Japan.
Japanese golf legend Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki has died at 78 after a battle with sigmoid colon cancer. A national icon, Ozaki won 113 tournaments worldwide and inspired a generation of golfers, becoming the first Japanese player to finish in the Masters top 10. His unparalleled career achievements remain unmatched in Japan.
