After earning her LPGA Tour card in 2022, Furue established herself as a rising star in the sport of golf and already has two top-5 finishes to kick off 2024. She will compete in the Mizuho Americas Open
“Ayaka is an incredible athlete and individual and we are thrilled to welcome her to the Mizuho family,” said
“I am incredibly honored to partner with Mizuho,” said Furue. “I’ve known Mizuho as a bank with a stellar reputation, always committed to its customers and the community, and I’m so proud to represent them as a brand ambassador.”
Furue’s first win on the LPGA Tour was in 2022 when she took home the trophy at the Trust Golf Women’s Scottish Open. Furue has had 15 top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour and was an eight-time winner on the JLPGA. As an amateur, she won the JLPGA Fujitsu Ladies in 2019 and turned pro shortly thereafter at the age of 19. With the recent start of this year’s LPGA Tour, Furue has solidified her place among the top players in the world, finishing fourth in both tournaments.
“We truly value our partnership with the LPGA and the relationship with its players,” said
The expanding ambassador program is a key component of Mizuho’s commitment to the LPGA. As the title sponsor of the Mizuho Americas Open, Mizuho created a new standard of competition with its unique format, world-class golf course, charitable partnership, and luxury accommodations for the players. The tournament provides the top female junior golfers the opportunity to compete alongside the LPGA’s top professionals. The inaugural 2023 event made history with champion
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LPGA Tour Winner Ayaka Furue Becomes Mizuho’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Furue joins Michelle Wie West representing the global bank at client and community events
LPGA Tour Winner Ayaka Furue Becomes Mizuho’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Furue joins Michelle Wie West representing the global bank at client and community events
LPGA Tour Winner Ayaka Furue Becomes Mizuho’s Newest Brand Ambassador
Furue joins Michelle Wie West representing the global bank at client and community events
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