Women's Golf Shibuno "Adorable Players" New Sponsor and Affiliation Agreement January 14 18:12
It was announced that Hibuko Shibuno of women's golf had signed a contract with the same major beverage maker as Ai Miyazato as a new affiliation, and Shibuno said, `` I want to be a player that everyone longs for like Ai-san. '' We talked about enthusiasm.
The 21-year-old Shibuno, who participated in a full-fledged domestic tour since last year, won four victories and won the first major overseas player in 42 years as a Japanese player at the British Women's Open.
Shibuno signed a new contract with a major beverage maker this season, and a presentation was held in Tokyo on the 14th.
Ai Miyazato, who was formerly ranked first in the world rankings and has a contract with the same manufacturer who has retired from the company, also attended the conference and handed a bouquet to Shibuno.
Shibuno said, "All our generation started playing golf with Ai's longing. I'm very honored to be in the same affiliation, and I want to be a longing player like Ai. I hope and smile for children through golf. I want to deliver it. "
It is said that this contract is for several years from the 1st of next month, but the detailed period and amount were not disclosed.
Shibuno complained that he would be worried about English next year, saying he was worried about English, while Miyazato said, "If Shibuno has a smile and bullish play, he can overcome it." Was sent.
Shibuno's first match of the season is expected to be the US tournament in Thailand starting next month on 20th.