Minami Katsu is a leading Japanese golfer with partners including Srixon, Cleveland Golf, Champion and Meiji Yasuda. Guide to her sponsorships, equipment, clothing and net worth.
Katsu first made headlines in 2014 when she won the KKT Cup Vantelin Ladies Open as a 15-year-old amateur, becoming the youngest winner in JLPGA Tour history.
She turned professional in 2017 and subsequently won seven more Japanese tour titles, including consecutive Japan Women’s Open championships in 2021 and 2022.
Katsu joined the LPGA Tour in 2023 and finished tied second at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open as her best major result.
She remains in pursuit of her first official LPGA victory, with her 2026 results including third place at the Ford Championship.
Minami Katsu Golf Clubs & Equipment
Katsu is a Srixon staff player, having first signed a golf equipment agreement with Dunlop back in 2017.
Her setup combines Srixon ZXi driver, woods and irons with Cleveland RTZ wedges and the Srixon Z-Star Diamond ball. Katsu previously played the Z-Star XV before switching to the Diamond model.
She also has an Odyssey White Hot Versa One putter in her bag setup.
Minami Katsu Clothing, Apparel & Footwear
Katsu signed an official outfitter agreement with Champion in January 2021. The partnership covers golf clothing and training wear with the brand supporting her both in competition and during her preparation.
She began competing in Champion clothing at the opening event of the 2021 Japanese season and that has remained the same.
Her subsequent promotional work for the brand has included a Champion Golf appearance at Alpen Fukuoka in December 2024.
She has a footwear sponsorship in place with Nike and wears the brand’s Nike Air Max 90 G spikeless shoes and Nike Air Zoom Victory Tour 2 spiked shoe.
Minami Katsu Sponsorships
Katsu is affiliated with Meiji Yasuda, the Japanese insurance company, and Future Architect as some of her main sponsors.
The two companies have supported her career for several years and continues to be a major backer with the Meiji Yasuda branding on her cap and apparel.
Her work with Meiji Yasuda has also extended beyond tournament play, including participation in community golf events supported by the company.
Katsu also promotes Future Architect, a Japanese IT company that is a subsidiary of Future Corporation.
Dunlop supports Katsu through its Srixon and Cleveland Golf brands, while Champion’s agreement covers her golf and training wardrobe.
She also has the footwear sponsorship with Nike Golf, sunglasses partnership with Yamamoto Kogaku.
Previous partners include JOMS Co Ltd and Tokyu Land Corporation.
Minami Katsu Net Worth
Minami Katsu’s net worth is estimated to be up to $3 million thanks to her career earnings of approximately $3.7 million in career prize money up to
Her Japanese LPGA Ttour earnings are additional to that LPGA total following eight JLPGA victories, which include the 2014 Vantelin Ladies Open which she won as an amateur and was therefore not eligible to collect professional prize money.
Her equipment, apparel and corporate partnerships provide further commercial support, but their financial terms have not been publicly disclosed.
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