Ai Miyazato is a professional Japanese golfer who competed on the LPGA Tour. Born on June 19, 1985, in Okinawa, Japan, she rose to prominence through her remarkable achievements in the sport at a young age. Her father, Masaru Miyazato, was her first coach, introducing her to golf when she was just four years old. Her talents quickly became evident, and she went on to have an impressive amateur career before turning professional in 2003.
Miyazato enjoyed considerable success on both the LPGA Tour and the LPGA of Japan Tour. She secured nine LPGA Tour titles over her career and, at one point in 2010, reached the No. 1 position in the Women's World Golf Rankings. Known for her consistency, short game, and poise under pressure, Ai became one of the most respected players in women’s golf during her competitive years.
There has been occasional confusion around Ai Miyazato’s name due to cultural naming conventions. In Japanese tradition, the family name comes first, which is why some sources may list her as Miyazato Ai. However, in Western media, she is commonly referred to as Ai Miyazato. This discrepancy is purely structural and does not indicate inaccurate information.
Miyazato is known for her strong focus on her golf career and has consistently maintained a low profile regarding her personal life. Despite being a public figure, she has rarely commented on private matters such as dating or relationships. While there have occasionally been rumors linking her to romantic interests—often stemming from confusion with fellow golfer Mika Miyazato—these remain unsubstantiated. It is worth noting that Ai and Mika Miyazato are not related, though both hail from Japan and played on the LPGA Tour.
In interviews, Ai has expressed hopes of leading a normal life someday, including getting married and having children. However, she acknowledged that her career in professional golf has taken precedence. She has stated that she has not been in a serious relationship and that romance has taken a backseat due to her commitment to her sport. She has also mentioned that if she were to date, she would be open to having a relationship with someone from a different cultural background.
| Birth Date: | 19 Jun, 1985 |
| Age: | 34 yrs |
| Occupations: | Golfer |
| Citizenship: | Japan |
| Birth Place: | Higashi |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Japanese golfer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
