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)
- 1989 Sky Court Ladies, Tohoku Queens, Mizuno Ladies Open, Japan Women's Open Golf Championship, Junon Women's Open, Daio Paper Elleair Women's Open
- 1991 Itsuki Classic
- 1995 Fujitsu Ladies, Kibun Women's Classic
- 1998 Japan Classic
- 2002 Daio Paper Elleair Ladies Open
LPGA Tour (4)
LPGA Tour playoff recordNo. | Year | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
1 | 1993 | Minnesota LPGA Classic | Cindy Rarick | Won with par on first extra hole |
2 | 1998 | Los Angeles Women's Championship | Dale Eggeling | Lost to birdie on first extra hole |
3 | 1998 | Rainbow Foods LPGA Classic | Tracy Hanson | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
4 | 1998 | Japan Classic | Tina Barrett | Won with birdie on third extra hole |
Ladies European Tour (1)
- 1997 Evian Masters