Mitsuo Komatsubara

Q: When did Mitsuo Komatsubara die?

Mitsuo Komatsubara died on November 2, 2013.

Q: How old was Mitsuo Komatsubara when they died?

Mitsuo Komatsubara was 95 years old at the time of death.

Q: What was Mitsuo Komatsubara's cause of death?

The cause of death of Mitsuo Komatsubara was heart failure.

Died: November 2, 2013
Age: 95 years
Cause: heart failure

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Mitsuo Komatsubara (小松原三夫, Komatsubara Mitsuo; 1920 – 2 November 2013) was a Japanese professional golfer who was also known as a golf propagator in magazines and on TV.

He got his pro licence in 1955. In the 1970s and 1980s he had his own TV show called Komatsubara Mitsuo no gorufu dōjō ("Komatsubara Mitsuo's golf workshop") on TV Tokyo. He was involved in designing the Yatsugatake Plateau Country Club, Nagano Prefecture.

He was active as a pro coach as late as 2011, when he was 91 years old.

He died on 2 November 2013, from heart failure.

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16 Verified Trivia Questions About Mitsuo Komatsubara

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1.What was the birth year of Mitsuo Komatsubara?
- A.1915
- B.1920Correct
- C.1925
- D.1930
Mitsuo Komatsubara was born in 1920.
Source: biography header
2.In what year did Mitsuo Komatsubara obtain his professional golfer license?
- A.1950
- B.1955Correct
- C.1945
- D.1960
Mitsuo Komatsubara earned his professional golf license in 1955.
Source: early career section
3.What was the name of the television show hosted by Mitsuo Komatsubara?
- A.Nagano Golf Hour
- B.Japanese Golf Legends
- C.The Golf Pro Masterclass
- D.Komatsubara Mitsuo no gorufu dōjōCorrect
Mitsuo Komatsubara hosted a show called Komatsubara Mitsuo no gorufu dōjō on TV Tokyo.
Source: career section
4.On which television network was the program Komatsubara Mitsuo no gorufu dōjō broadcast?
- A.TV TokyoCorrect
- B.TBS
- C.NHK
- D.Fuji TV
The television show featuring Mitsuo Komatsubara was broadcast on TV Tokyo.
Source: career section
5.Which golf course facility was Mitsuo Komatsubara involved in designing?
- A.Nagano Pro Golf Links
- B.Japanese Masters Course
- C.Tokyo Royal Club
- D.Yatsugatake Plateau Country ClubCorrect
Mitsuo Komatsubara contributed to the design of the Yatsugatake Plateau Country Club in Nagano Prefecture.
Source: career section
6.In which Japanese prefecture is the Yatsugatake Plateau Country Club located?
- A.Hokkaido
- B.Kyoto
- C.NaganoCorrect
- D.Osaka
The Yatsugatake Plateau Country Club is located in Nagano Prefecture.
Source: career section
7.Until what year was Mitsuo Komatsubara active as a professional golf coach?
- A.2005
- B.2011Correct
- C.2013
- D.2008
Mitsuo Komatsubara remained active as a professional coach until 2011.
Source: career section
8.How old was Mitsuo Komatsubara when he was still active as a golf coach?
- A.85
- B.88
- C.94
- D.91Correct
Mitsuo Komatsubara was 91 years old in 2011 while still working as a coach.
Source: career section
9.What was the cause of death for Mitsuo Komatsubara?
- A.Stroke
- B.Heart failureCorrect
- C.Cancer
- D.Pneumonia
Mitsuo Komatsubara passed away due to heart failure.
Source: death section
10.On what date did Mitsuo Komatsubara die?
- A.2 November 2011
- B.2 November 2013Correct
- C.20 November 2013
- D.12 November 2013
Mitsuo Komatsubara died on 2 November 2013.
Source: death section
11.Aside from being a professional golfer, how else was Mitsuo Komatsubara known?
- A.As a golf propagatorCorrect
- B.As a professional writer
- C.As a tournament manager
- D.As a professional chef
Mitsuo Komatsubara was recognized as a golf propagator in magazines and on television.
Source: biography header
12.In which decades did Mitsuo Komatsubara host his television show?
- A.1990s and 2000s
- B.1960s and 1970s
- C.1980s and 1990s
- D.1970s and 1980sCorrect
Mitsuo Komatsubara hosted his television show during the 1970s and 1980s.
Source: career section
13.What was the primary profession of Mitsuo Komatsubara?
- A.Television executive
- B.Magazine editor
- C.Professional golferCorrect
- D.Golf course architect
Mitsuo Komatsubara was a Japanese professional golfer.
Source: biography header
14.How is the name 'Mitsuo Komatsubara' written in Japanese characters according to the biography?
- A.小松原三夫Correct
- B.三夫小松原
- C.小松三夫原
- D.松原三夫
The biography identifies Mitsuo Komatsubara as 小松原三夫.
Source: biography header
15.What is the English translation of the title of Mitsuo Komatsubara's golf show?
- A.The Pro Golf Academy
- B.Golf Masterclass of Japan
- C.Komatsubara Mitsuo's golf workshopCorrect
- D.Mitsuo's Golf Journey
The program Komatsubara Mitsuo no gorufu dōjō translates to Komatsubara Mitsuo's golf workshop.
Source: career section
16.Did Mitsuo Komatsubara's activity as a coach cease before the turn of the century?
- A.Yes, in 1995
- B.No, he was active in 2011Correct
- C.No, he was active in 2015
- D.Yes, in 1990
Mitsuo Komatsubara was still working as a professional coach in 2011.
Source: career section