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Kenji Hosoishi was born on 25 March, 1937 in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, is a Japanese professional golfer. Discover Kenji Hosoishi's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

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Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 25 March, 1937
Birthday 25 March
Birthplace Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Kenji Hosoishi Height, Weight & Measurements

At 86 years old, Kenji Hosoishi height is 170 cm and Weight 90 kg.

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Height 170 cm
Weight 90 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Kenji Hosoishi Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Kenji Hosoishi worth at the age of 86 years old? Kenji Hosoishi’s income source is mostly from being a successful professional. He is from Japan. We have estimated Kenji Hosoishi's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

Kenji Hosoishi (born 25 March 1937) is a Japanese professional golfer.

Hosoishi abruptly had much success at the age of 24; as an "unknown" he defeated a number of "top players" to win the Japan Open.

1960

In the late 1960s he had much success on the Asia Golf Circuit, winning the Indian Open in back-to-back years as well as the 1968 Malaysian Open.

After his win in Malaysia the legendary Australian golfer Peter Thomson stated that he "is likely to emerge as the number one star on this tour."

Hosoishi did not meet these expectations, however.

1961

In 1961, he played the Japan Open held at Takanodai Country Club.

Hosoishi played very well and had a chance to win in regulation.

However his birdie putt on the final hole barely missed.

He finished at 289 (+1).

He entered a sudden-death playoff with Koichi Ono and Isao Katsumata, both of Japan, and Taiwan's Hsieh Yung-yo and Chen Ching-Po.

On the third playoff hole, in "semi-darkness," his par won the championship.

Hosoishi was considered an "unknown" at the time; his victory against these "top players" was a big surprise.

Two years later he won the Chunichi Crowns.

1966

As of 1966, he was playing tournaments on the Asia Golf Circuit.

In March he finished in a tie for fifth at the Malayan Open.

1967

In 1967 he would have much success on the Asia Golf Circuit.

He again played well at the Malaysian Open, finishing in a tie for eighth, three back of the champion.

In April he played the Indian Open.

He was seven shots back entering the final round.

Hosoishi shot a final round 68, tying the lowest score of the tournament.

He entered a sudden death play-off with England's Malcolm Gregson.

On the third playoff hole Gregson hit his approach into a bunker and Hosoishi won the championship.

1968

In 1968, he had many highlights.

The first tournament he played of the season was the Philippine Open.

He finished T-3.

The following week, he finished T-2 at the Singapore Open.

The next week, he played the Malaysian Open.

He opened with a 69 (−3) to place himself in the top ten.

During the second round he shot a bogey-free 66 (−6), tying the best round of the day.

He held the midway lead with fellow Japanese Shigeru Uchida.

In the third round, he shot a four-under-par 68.

He held a three-stroke lead over Lu Liang-Huan.

1970

Though he continued to play consistently on the leading Asian tours in the 1970s he did not win another significant event.

1980

By the mid-1980s he had largely retired from work as a touring professional.

Hosoishi was born in Fukuoka Prefecture.

Later he moved to Nagoya.

He started playing golf at the age of 13.

Hosoishi started his golf career as a caddy.

Hosoishi had some success early in his career.

2012

By April, he was in 12th place on the Order of Merit.