Shoichi Sato
Japanese professional golfer
Shoichi Sato (佐藤 正一, Satō Shōichi; born 6 December 1947) is a Japanese professional golfer.
Professional career
Sato played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning twice. Both wins came in 1979, in the Fujisankei Classic and the Hokkaido Open.
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