Vintage 1982 Associated Press Wire Photo – Isao Aoki

Original black & white Associated Press Laserphoto press photograph featuring Japanese golf legend Isao Aoki blasting out of a sand trap during tournament play.

The caption identifies the moment during Sunday’s final round of the Greater Greensboro Open at Forest Oaks Country Club near Greensboro, North Carolina.

Aoki, one of the most successful Japanese golfers of his era, was competing on the PGA Tour against top international players during the early 1980s.

The photograph was distributed by the Associated Press wire service for newspaper publication and is credited to sports photographer Bob Poston.

Photo Details

• Golfer: Isao Aoki

• Photographer: Bob Poston

• Agency: Associated Press (AP Laserphoto)

• Date: April 4, 1982

• Event: Greater Greensboro Open

• Location: Forest Oaks Country Club – Greensboro, North Carolina

• Format: Vintage newsroom press photograph

• Type: Black & White

Original caption strip attached to the front.

Size

Approximately 8 x 10 inches

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Condition

Vintage press photograph in good collectible condition.

Condition notes:

• Minor edge wear from newsroom handling

• Light toning from age

• Small handling marks consistent with vintage press use

• Back shows light storage marks

Please review all photos carefully for condition.

Isao Aoki is one of the most famous golfers from Japan and a World Golf Hall of Fame member known for:

• 1983 Hawaiian Open winner (PGA Tour)

• Over 50 professional wins worldwide

• Pioneer for Japanese players competing internationally

Vintage photos of international golf legends are popular with golf memorabilia collectors and sports photography collectors.