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Mao Saigo Mao Saigo (西郷真央)
JPN #53 CME Rank
569.996 CME Points
1 Lifetime Wins
$5,033,255 Lifetime Earned
› born Oct 8, 2001 (age 25)
› birthplace Funabashi, Chiba, Japan
› height 5'3" (159 cm)
› college Nihon Wellness Sports University
› turned_pro 2019 (7 yrs)
› lpga_rookie 2024
Tournament record
Tournament Results
2026 Latest Tournament Results
| Date | Tournament | Pos | To Par | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 | Total | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15 | Buick LPGA Shanghai | T26 | +3 | 75 | 76 | 73 | 67 | 291 | $27,871 |
| 10/1 | LOTTE Championship presented by Hoakalei | T43 | -6 | 68 | 70 | 71 | 73 | 282 | $11,653 |
| 9/25 | Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G | T34 | -8 | 69 | 67 | 69 | 0 | 205 | $16,714 |
Career
From amateur golf to the LPGA Tour — curated milestones merged with tournament results.
Career timeline
- 2019
- AMJapan Women's Amateur
- PROTurned professionalNon-LPGA wins: 6 (JLPGA)
- AM
- 2024
- RKELPGA Tour rookie season
- AWDLPGA Rookie of the Year
- RKE
- 2025
- MAJWon the Chevron ChampionshipMajor championship
- MAJ
Honors
Major championships
1- 2025Chevron Championship — Winner
Awards
1- 2024LPGA Rookie of the Year
Amateur career
1- 2019Japan Women's Amateur
Path to the LPGA
Nihon Wellness Sports University College
2019 Turned pro age 18
2024 LPGA rookie season age 23 · 5 yrs after turning pro
6 Wins outside the LPGA JLPGA
2025 First LPGA win The Chevron Championship · age 23
1 Major
Statistical record
Player statistics
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 19 | #56 |
| Cuts Made | 16 | #13 |
| Cuts Missed | 3 | #155 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 68 | #34 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 1 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 5 | #56 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 71.24 | #41 |
| Low Round | 66 | #88 |
| High Round | 82 | #24 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 33 | #30 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 4 | #31 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.72 | #19 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 71.44 | #61 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 71.94 | #100 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.86 | #41 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.92 | #2 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.09 | #77 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.77 | #96 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 258.94 | #105 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 71.19 % | #46 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 70.20 % | #39 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 78.46 % | #46 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 48.29 % | #108 |
| Ball Striking | 111 | #49 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.27 | #112 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.8 | #55 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.68 | #105 |
| Sand Save Pct | 30.00 % | #142 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.05 | #123 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.62 | #107 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 232 | #37 |
| Eagles | 3 | #74 |
| Bogeys | 180 | #40 |
| Double Bogeys | 12 | #112 |
| Birdie Pct | 19.53 % | #47 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.56 | #50 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.19 | #46 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 16.58 % | #45 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.73 | #104 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $880,057 | #39 |
| CME Points | 570 | #53 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 14 | #50 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 19 | #87 |
| Cuts Made | 17 | #39 |
| Cuts Missed | 2 | #170 |
| Events Played | 18 | |
| Rounds Played | 71 | #57 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 6 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 10 | #24 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.31 | #21 |
| Low Round | 65 | #59 |
| High Round | 80 | #58 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 45 | #30 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 6 | #27 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 69.94 | #14 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.94 | #38 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.75 | #17 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.6 | #44 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.96 | #15 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #35 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.6 | #12 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 258.87 | #83 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 74.84 % | #40 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 72.39 % | #31 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 77.97 % | #57 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 55.32 % | #34 |
| Ball Striking | 65 | #24 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 29.52 | #39 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.77 | #26 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.64 | #28 |
| Sand Save Pct | 43.33 % | #74 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.72 | #41 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.6 | #99 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 268 | #43 |
| Eagles | 1 | #136 |
| Bogeys | 151 | #93 |
| Double Bogeys | 10 | #134 |
| Birdie Pct | 22.22 % | #22 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 4.03 | #25 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.64 | #24 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 13.68 % | #22 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.25 | #128 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $2,534,996 | #7 |
| CME Points | 1,723.002 | #12 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 97 | #4 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 0 | |
| Starts | 29 | #2 |
| Cuts Made | 24 | #1 |
| Cuts Missed | 5 | #122 |
| Events Played | 28 | |
| Rounds Played | 103 | #1 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 7 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 14 | #4 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.31 | #8 |
| Low Round | 61 | #3 |
| High Round | 76 | #208 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 64 | #1 |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 10 | #6 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.57 | #14 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.39 | #10 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 69.74 | #15 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.5 | #24 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.98 | #14 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4 | #9 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.64 | #15 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 261.26 | #65 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 75.78 % | #39 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 75.70 % | #4 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 81.97 % | #11 |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 57.61 % | #7 |
| Ball Striking | 16 | #5 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.22 | #101 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.79 | #30 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.68 | #93 |
| Sand Save Pct | 45.92 % | #43 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6 | #126 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.48 | #156 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 373 | #2 |
| Eagles | 11 | #5 |
| Bogeys | 201 | #54 |
| Double Bogeys | 29 | #11 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.93 % | #20 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.88 | #16 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.66 | #8 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 12.96 % | #4 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.03 | #159 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $1,618,202 | #16 |
| CME Points | 1,647.801 | #9 |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 50 | #16 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Performance
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Wins | 1 | |
| Starts | 67 | #688 |
| Cuts Made | 57 | #524 |
| Cuts Missed | 10 | #1133 |
| Events Played | 64 | #687 |
| Rounds Played | 242 | #612 |
| Top 10 Finishes | 14 | |
| Top 25 Finishes | 29 |
Scoring
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Scoring Avg Per Round | 70.58 | #26 |
| Low Round | 61 | #11 |
| High Round | 82 | #863 |
| Sub Par Rounds | 142 | |
| Bogey Free Rounds | 20 | #242 |
| Round 1 Scoring Avg | 70.44 | #19 |
| Round 2 Scoring Avg | 70.84 | #41 |
| Round 3 Scoring Avg | 70.38 | #32 |
| Round 4 Scoring Avg | 70.63 | #65 |
| Par 3 Scoring Avg | 2.96 | #10 |
| Par 4 Scoring Avg | 4.03 | #37 |
| Par 5 Scoring Avg | 4.67 | #31 |
Driving & Greens
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Distance Avg | 259.91 | #182 |
| Drive Accuracy Pct | 74.21 % | #222 |
| Greens in Regulation Pct | 73.18 % | #19 |
| Green Hit from Fairway Pct | 79.85 % | |
| Green Hit from Rough Pct | 54.02 % | |
| Ball Striking | 48 | #15 |
Putting
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Putts Per Round Avg | 30.03 | #307 |
| Putts Per GIR Avg | 1.78 | #28 |
| Putts Per Hole | 1.67 | #270 |
| Sand Save Pct | 40.83 % | #408 |
| One Putt Avg Per Round | 6.22 | #366 |
| Three Putt Avg Per Round | 0.56 | #694 |
Birdies & Bogeys
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Birdies | 873 | #413 |
| Eagles | 15 | #371 |
| Bogeys | 532 | #589 |
| Double Bogeys | 51 | #650 |
| Birdie Pct | 20.91 % | #29 |
| Birdie Or Better Avg Per Round | 3.83 | #35 |
| Birdie to Bogey Ratio | 1.5 | #26 |
| Bogey Avoidance | 0.14 | #29 |
| Bogey Avg Per Round | 2.29 | #1118 |
Earnings & Points
| Statistic | Value | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Official Money | $5,033,255 | #111 |
| CME Points | 0 | |
| Solheim Points | 0 | |
| Player of Year Points | 0 |
Updated Oct 26, 2026
Connections
Nihon Wellness Sports University on tour
Only Nihon Wellness Sports University alum on SportsDB.
Born in 2001
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