Torakichi Nakamura

Background

Nakamura, also known as "Pete", "Tora-san," and "the Putting God", was born in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture and became a caddy at the age of 14.

Career

He became a professional golfer at the age of 20. In 1974, Nakamura became President of the Japanese Ladies" Professional Golf Association. this list is probably incomplete.

Achievements

• This list is probably incomplete 1952 Japan Open 1956 Japan Open 1957 Kanto Open, Japan Professional Golf Association Championship, Canada Cup (team event with Koichi Ono and individual event) 1958 Japan Open, Japan Professional Golf Association Championship 1959 Japan Professional Golf Association Championship 1960 Chunichi Crowns 1962 Kanto Open, Japan Professional Golf Association Championship 1973 Japan Professional Golf Association Senior Championship 1976 Japan Professional Golf Association Senior Championship.

Membership

He was a mentor and teacher to Hisako Higuchi, the current JLPGA chairwoman and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.