Tomoo Ishii

Tomoo Ishii (石井 朝夫, Ishii Tomoo) (born 9 June 1923) is a Japanese professional golfer. He was born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan and started playing golf at the age of 15.[1] Ishii won a number of events on the Japanese and Asian circuits through the 1950s and 1960s. One of his top triumphs was at the 1964 Capital Hills Open in Manila, Philippines on the Far East Circuit. Ishii was tied for the lead with Australian golfer Peter Thomson at the beginning of the 4th round. He outshot Thomson by four shots over the course of the final round to win.[2]

Personal information
Born (1923-06-09) 9 June 1923
Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight65 kg (143 lb)
Nationality Japan
Career
StatusProfessional
Professional wins10
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentT26: 1965
PGA ChampionshipDNP
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipDNP

His good play helped him earn three consecutive special foreign invitations to the Masters in the mid-1960s. He was one of the first Asian players to play in the event. He made the cut the first two years. He also represented Japan in the Canada Cup in 1963 and 1964.

Professional wins

Japan wins

Far East Circuit wins

Senior wins

Results in major championships
Tournament 1964 1965 1966
Masters Tournament T40 T26 CUT

Note: Ishii has only played in the Masters.[3][4]
CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" = tied for place

Team appearances
  • Canada Cup (representing Japan): 1963, 1964

References
  1. "Tomoo Ishii". JGTO. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  2. "Ishii's 69 for 280 Captures Manila Golf by Two Strokes". The New York Times. 2 March 1964. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  3. "Tomoo Ishii". Golf Major Championships. Retrieved 11 November 2019.
  4. "Masters scorecard". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. 9 April 1966. p. 8.


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