About Akira Yabe
Born 1946. Akira Yabe is a Japanese golfer.
Akira Yabe (born 1 June 1946) is a Japanese professional golfer.
Professional career Yabe played on the Japan Golf Tour, winning five times. His biggest win came at the 1982 Japan Open Golf Championship.
Professional wins (11) PGA of Japan Tour wins (5)
PGA of Japan Tour playoff record (0–3)
Other wins (2) 1978 Nagano Open 1980 Kanagawa Open
Senior wins (4) 2007 Handa Cup Kanto Pro Grand Senior Championship 2008 Kanto Pro Grand Senior Championship 2014 Starts Senior Tournament, Japan Professional Gold Senior Championship Golf Partner Cup
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Who is Akira Yabe?
professional golfer
When was Akira Yabe born?
Akira Yabe was born on 1 June 1946 in Tochigi Prefecture.
What is Akira Yabe's occupation?
Akira Yabe is a golfer.
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Akira Yabe is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akira Yabe. https://biography.guide/akira-yabe/
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