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Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

December 24, 2025

Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki, a legendary figure in golf and regarded as one of the greatest Japanese golfers, passed away at the age of 78 after a battle with colon cancer. He achieved remarkable success with 113 tournament wins globally, including 94 on the Japan Golf Tour, and inspired many, including 2021 Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama.

Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

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Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki died at age 78 after battling colon cancer.
He won a total of 113 tournaments worldwide, 94 of which were on the Japan Golf Tour.
Ozaki was a prominent participant at Augusta National Golf Club starting in 1972.
He did not compete at Augusta from 1980 to 1987.
Ozaki is considered an inspiration to current golfers, including Hideki Matsuyama.

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Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

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Golf Hall of Famer Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki dead at 78 after cancer battle

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