Hiromi Kobayashi (golfer)


Hiromi Kobayashi is a Japanese professional golfer. She has won 15 tournaments internationally, including four on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour.

Professional career

Kobayashi turned pro in 1985. She won six titles on the LPGA of Japan Tour in 1989. In 1990, she joined the LPGA Tour and was named LPGA Rookie of the Year. She won four tournaments between 1993 and 1998. She also won one title on the Ladies European Tour, the Evian Masters in 1997.

Professional wins (15)

LPGA of Japan Tour (11)

Tournament in bold denotes major championships in LPGA of Japan Tour.

LPGA Tour (4)

LPGA Tour playoff record
No.YearTournamentOpponentResult
11993Minnesota LPGA Classic Cindy RarickWon with par on first extra hole
21998Los Angeles Women's Championship Dale EggelingLost to birdie on first extra hole
31998Rainbow Foods LPGA Classic Tracy HansonWon with birdie on first extra hole
41998Japan Classic Tina BarrettWon with birdie on third extra hole

Ladies European Tour (1)