Women's Golf Hyugako Shibuno Arriving in Okayama City, where I was born December 6, 19:37
Hibuko Shibuno, who has received the most attention in the world of golf, went to Okayama, where he was from, and received a warm welcome in various places.
Shibuno participated in a local official event for the first time on the 6th after winning the major overseas tournament for the first time in 42 years as a Japanese player at the British Women's Open in August.
Shibuno, who served as the chief of the day at the local police station in the morning, visited the Okayama City Hall to attend the award ceremony in the afternoon and showed a smile. Applause and cheers rose.
At the ceremony, Mayor Omori, Okayama City, expressed his gratitude by saying, “I was heavily damaged by the heavy rain in western Japan, but I was encouraged by the success of Shibuno.”
In response, Shibuno said, “My dream is to make everyone smile by playing golf, so I want to do my best to represent Okayama.”
Also, at a presentation ceremony held at a nearby hotel, a local farmer gave Shibuno, who always “mogs” during the game, a year of rice and special grapes.
At a press conference held at the Okayama Prefectural Office, Shibuno said, “I thought I had come back after listening to Okayama dialect after a long time. Said.
Also, when asked about last year's torrential rain in West Japan, where the local community was damaged by flooding, he said, “I have never forgotten that day. I want to encourage those who have been affected by golf in the future.” .