Nasa Hataoka became the youngest golfer on the Japan Ladies Professional Golfers' Association tour on Monday at the age of 17 years and eight months.
Hataoka, who on Oct. 2 became the first amateur to win one of four major tournaments on the tour, broke her idol Ai Miyazato's record by seven months, according to the association.
"It's always been my dream to be a professional. I hope to go on the world stage and win lots of titles," Hataoka told a press conference. "It's pleasing I could turn professional having won an event (with pro golfers taking part). I'll make this a new start."