# Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

- Published: 2025-12-31T00:36:47Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T06:32:26Z
- Section: Sports
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/30/sports/golf/masashi-ozaki-dead.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Golf
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A World Golf Hall of Famer who could drive a ball more than 300 yards in his prime, he recorded 113 victories.

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