was a Japanese golfer.
Career He turned pro at the age of 16 and continued with 12 post-war wins. Hayashi was considered one of the big top four Japanese golfers along with Isao Aoki, Masashi Ozaki and Akiko Fukushima.
He died at the age of 89 on 2 January 2012.林由郎さん死す 青木、ジャンボら育成 Nikkan Sports
Professional wins this list is probably incomplete 1948 Kanto Pro Championship 1949 Japan PGA Championship 1950 Japan Open, Japan PGA Championship 1952 Yomiuri Pro 1953 Kanto Pro Championship 1954 Japan Open 1955 Kanto Open, Yomiuri Pro 1956 Japan PGA Championship 1960 Kanto Open 1961 Japan PGA Championship
Team appearances Canada Cup (representing Japan): 1956
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