(born 5 March 2007) is a Japanese professional golfer. She has won her first LPGA of Japan Tour event in 2026.
Early life and amateur career Kato began to play golf at the age of 10, due to her parents' influence.
She passed the JLPGA Player Certification Test in 2024 and joined the tour as a member of its 97th class.
Professional career In the 11th Daito Kentaku Eheyanet Ladies (23–26 July 2026), she started the final day in the sole lead. She recorded a 68, including 5 birdies and 1 bogey, and finished with a total score of −22, 1 stroke ahead of Asuka Minayoshi, Sumika Nakasone, to capture her maiden win on the LPGA of Japan Tour.
Professional wins (1) LPGA of Japan Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner-up126 Jul 2026Daito Kentaku Eheyanet Ladies67-64-67-68=266−221 stroke Asuka Minayoshi Sumika Nakasone
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