Age, Biography and Wiki
Riko Higashio was born on 18 November, 1975 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese professional golfer. Discover Riko Higashio's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 48 years old?
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| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
18 November 1975 |
| Birthday |
18 November |
| Birthplace |
Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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She is a member of famous Golfer with the age 48 years old group.
Riko Higashio Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Riko Higashio height is 1.60m and Weight 110 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.60m |
| Weight |
110 lbs |
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Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Riko Higashio's Husband?
Her husband is Junichi Ishida
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
Junichi Ishida |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Ritarō Ishida |
Riko Higashio Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Riko Higashio worth at the age of 48 years old? Riko Higashio’s income source is mostly from being a successful Golfer. She is from Japan. We have estimated Riko Higashio's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Golfer |
Riko Higashio Social Network
Timeline
Riko Higashio (東尾 理子) is a Japanese professional golfer and former member of the LPGA Tour.
Higashio was born in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan.
As a teenager, she won the 1993 Japan Amateur Championship and the 1994 Japan Junior Championship.
Higashio first attended Nihon University in Tokyo.
She accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, United States, where she played for the Florida Gators women's golf team in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) competition from 1996 to 1998.
Higashio won four tournaments as a college golfer.
She was recognized as the Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year in 1996, and was a first-team All-SEC selection in 1996, 1997 and 1998, an honorable mention All-American in 1996, and a first-team All-American in 1998.
She was also honored as a member of the National Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholar Team and graduated from the University of Florida with a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1998.
Higashio turned professional in 1998.
She joined the LPGA of Japan Tour and the Futures Tour in 1999, and that year she won the SNET Women's Classic on the Futures Tour.
Higashio officially joined the LPGA Tour in 2004, and placed thirteenth overall at the Sybase Classic later that year.
She placed tenth in the MasterCard Classic in 2005.
Higashio suffered a shoulder injury leading to surgery in 2006, and last played on the LPGA Tour in 2007.
Her career earnings as a professional golfer totaled over $180,000.
Higashio is the daughter of Osamu Higashio, a member of the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame and a former pitcher and manager of the Seibu Lions baseball team.
Higashio will be inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame as a "Gator Great" in 2013.
