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Japan Golf Tour

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The Japan Golf Tour ( Japanese : 日本ゴルフツアー機構 ) is a prominent professional golf tour . It was founded in 1973 and as of 2006 it offered the third-highest annual prize fund out of the regular (that is not for seniors) men's professional tours after the PGA Tour and the European Tour . However, since the early 1990s, the growth in prize money has not kept pace with that on the two larger tours. Official events on the Japan Golf Tour count for Official World Golf Ranking points and success on the tour can also qualify members to play in the majors .

Most of the leading players on the tour are Japanese, but players from many other countries also participate. The tour is currently run by the Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO), which was established in 1999 to separate the tour from the PGA of Japan. [1] The JGTO also organises a developmental tour called the Japan Challenge Tour .

Masashi Ozaki has been the dominant player on tour, leading the career wins list with 94, the career money list with over ¥ 2 billion and winning the money title twelve times between 1973 and 1998. [2]

Entry to The Open Championship is given to Order of Merit winner and runner-up, Japan Open Golf Championship winner, two players not already exempt from the money list up to the Japan Golf Tour Championship and the top four non-exempt players from the Mizuno Open .

In 2000, the tour signed a title sponsorship agreement with Iiyama , being renamed as the iiyama Tour . The agreement was reported to be worth ¥ 1,500,000,000 over three years. [3]

In 2008, the tour ventured outside of Japan for the first time, co-sanctioning the Pine Valley Beijing Open in China, alongside the Asian Tour . [4] In 2013, the tour also co-sanctioned two events at the beginning of the year in Thailand and Indonesia with the OneAsia Tour . [5] [6]

In December 2022, a new agreement involving the JGTO, PGA Tour and European Tour was announced. As part of the deal, from 2023 onwards the top three on the Japan Golf Tour's season-ending money list earned status to play on the European Tour for the following season. [7]

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The ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, now celebrating it's 5th year of competition, will kick off on October 19th! The world's top players will gather together once again on the big stage where countless dramatic moments have already unfolded. This year's highly anticipated tournament will be held just like the inaugural playing in 2019, having no restrictions on gallery attendance, mask-wearing, or limitations on cheering during the competition. Additionally, with the evolution of the newly reimagined "FedExCup Fall", this year's tournament will provide even greater tension and more excitement than ever before. Come join the excitement and witness the best players in the world who deliver incredible shots in this thrilling atmosphere! Overwhelming energy and exciting moments await you at the venue.

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Xander Schauffele

Xander Schauffele won the gold medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. He has a deep connection to Japan where his mother, who hails from Chinese Taipei, grew up in Shibuya where his maternal grandparents still live in the area. A seven-time PGA TOUR winner, he qualified for the 2023 U.S. Ryder Cup team and finished runner-up in the 2023 TOUR Championship.

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Japan is a special place to me both professionally and personally and every year I have the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP week circled on my calendar. I'd love nothing more than to get a win for all the family I have over there and in front of the amazing Japanese fans. Securing a win in what I consider as my second home will be the perfect way to cap off the year.

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Akshay Bhatia is amongst the new generation of young golf stars emerging on the PGA TOUR. The left-hander turned professional at age 17, bypassing the opportunity to play college golf, and has already won once on the Korn Ferry Tour in 2022 and subsequently breaking through in a big way on the PGA TOUR with his victory at the Barracuda Championship in July. He enjoyed a stellar amateur career and became the youngest player to represent the U.S. in the 2019 Walker Cup when he was still 17 years old.

Japan is one of those leading golf countries that everybody talks about visiting and I'm very excited to receive an invitation to play in the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP. I've heard so much about the amazing and knowledgable fans and the list of ZOZO champions is absolutely incredible. Getting there this October will definitely be a highlight to what has already been a life-changing year for me on the PGA TOUR.

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As a rising star in the game, Min Woo Lee, 25, is already a two-time DP World Tour winner from Australia and has produced strong performances on the PGA TOUR, including a T6 at THE PLAYERS Championship, T9 at the Travelers Championship and T5 at the U.S. Open in 2023 which helped him secure Special Temporary Membership. Min Woo has a big following on social media and goes by the mantra “Let’s Cook”.

Having officially attained my PGA TOUR status and gaining a start at the ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP is a dream come true for me. I'm looking forward to my ZOZO debut, playing on what looks like a challenging golf course and also eating a variety of Japanese foods and cuisines over there.

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Masters 2021: Hideki Matsuyama and Japan's best male golfers of all-time

Eighteen holes separate Hideki Matsuyama from Masters greatness. His would be the rare win that transcends self, as his home nation of Japan desperately craves its first male major championship winner. Certainly Matsuyama is a fitting candidate: 14 worldwide wins, seven career major top-10s, four Presidents Cup appearances and reaching as high as No. 2 in the World Ranking.

However, while Matsuyama can rid his country’s major monkey at Augusta National Sunday, he is far from the Land of the Rising Sun’s only star. Here are the best golfers of Japanese heritage.

Masashi “Jumbo” Ozaki Known as Jumbo for his length off the tee, Ozaki led the Japan Golf Tour in winnings 12 times and is the circuit’s all-time victory leader with 94 (more than 40 more than his nearest competitor). He was ranked inside the Official World Golf Ranking top 10 for more than 200 weeks in his career, reaching as high as No. 5. Never won in America but did have three major top-10s, his best finish a T-6 at the 1989 U.S. Open. Inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 2011.

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Isao Aoki Best known for the 1980 U.S. Open at Baltusrol, where he was tied with Jack Nicklaus for the lead after 54 holes, ultimately finishing second to the Golden Bear by two strokes. Became the first Japanese player to win on the PGA Tour by capturing the 1983 Hawaiian Open (now known as the Sony Open). Had five top-10s in majors in his career and 17 senior major top-10s. Is second to Jumbo Ozaki on the all-time JGT victories list with 51 titles.

Tommy Nakajima Won 48 tournaments on the JGT and was the leading money winner four times. Nakajima logged six career top-10s in majors, highlighted by third-place finish at the 1988 PGA. Unfortunately he’s often remembered for two blow-up holes: Making a 13 at Augusta National’s 13th hole during the 1978 Masters and putting into—and taking four shots to escape from—the Road Hole bunker while in contention at the 1978 Open Championship.

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Shingo Katayama Shared the lead at the 2001 PGA Championship after 36 holes, ultimately finishing T-4. Also came in fourth at the 2009 Masters thanks to a final-round 68, the best Augusta finish by a Japanese player. Led the JGT in earnings five times and racked up 31 wins. Because of his distinctive hats he was known as “Cowboy Shingo.”

Joe Ozaki Younger brother of Jumbo, Joe was very much his own man with 32 JGT wins and another six global victories. Made more than 185 starts on the PGA Tour, his best finish a T-2 at the 1997 Buick Open and had three top-10s at the Players Championship. Member of the 1998 International Presidents Cup team, the only team to beat the Americans in the history of the event (Joe went 2-1 on the week).

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Ryo Ishikawa Won on the JGT as a 15-year-old and was T-2 after 36 holes at the 2010 U.S. Open as a 19-year-old. Along with Rory McIlroy was once dubbed the “Arnie and Jack” of the post-Tiger generation. Although he never lived up to that hype, he has won 18 worldwide titles.

Shigeki Maruyama Has three career top-10s at majors, his best finish a T-4 at the 2004 U.S. Open. Played on the 1998 and 2000 International Presidents Cup squads, and had a 5-0 record during the Internationals’ upset win in 1998. Maruyama won three times on the PGA Tour and has 12 other worldwide wins, but is best known for shooting a 58 during U.S. Open qualifying in 2000.

Masahiro Kuramoto Finished T-4 at the 1982 Open Championship. Is sixth on the JGT’s all-time wins list with 30, and also won Japan’s Amateur Championship three times. Was the medalist at the PGA Tour’s 1992 Q School.

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The Japan Golf Tour Organization (JGTO) unveiled its expanded schedule with at least 26 tournaments slated for its 50th season in 2023- two more than this year.

JGTO members will slug it out for a combined prize fund in excess of ¥3.3 billion across tournaments outside the four Major Championships, including three co-sanctioned events with the Korea Players Golf Association Tour (KPGA) and DP World Tour.

The Tour will tee off with the Token Homemate Cup at the Token Tado Country Club in Nagoya from March 30-April 2 and runs for nine consecutive months until the season-ending Golf Nippon Series JTC Cup from November 30-December 3.

The two new tournaments added to the Tour schedule are Hana Bank Invitational, to be held at Chiba Isumi Golf Club in Chiba from June 15-18 and Yokohama Minato Championship - Fujiki Centennial at Yokohama Country Club in Kanagawa from August 3-6.

With Hana Bank Invitational making its debut this season, the JGTO will now co-sanction two events with KPGA as the two Tours are currently joining forces to stage the Shinhan Donghae Open.

The professional golf scene in Japan continues to receive tremendous support from the corporate sector with Fujiki Enterprise Co., Ltd. and San Co., Ltd being the latest two companies to join the JGTO family, providing its members with more playing opportunities with the inauguration of the ¥100,000,000 Yokohama Minato Championship - Fujiki Centennial.

Another event that is set to generate a lot of interest in the forthcoming season will be none other than the ISPS Handa Championship at the PGM Ishioka Golf Club in Ibaraki.

The ¥270,440,000 (US$2,000,000) will become the first regular tournament in history to be jointly sanctioned by the JGTO and DP World Tour.

The tournament was supposed to make its much-anticipated debut this year, but it could not take place schedule due to ongoing travel restrictions caused by the pandemic.

Instead, the tournament still went on as a solely sanctioned event on both Tours, carrying the name of ISPS Handa Championship in Japan and ISPS Handa Championship in Spain.

For the 2023 season, there were changes made to several tournaments pertaining to name, dates and prize purse.

The Asia Pacific Open Golf Championship Diamond Cup will now be known as the ACN Championship Golf Tournament.

Traditionally held in May, the next edition will be played from October 5-8 with the venue will be announced in due course The Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup, The Crowns and Golf Partner Pro-Am Tournament are the three tournaments returning next year with an increase in the prize pot.

The total prize money for Shigeo Nagashima Invitational Sega Sammy Cup has been boosted by ¥30,000,000 to ¥150,000,000, while The Crowns and Golf Partner Pro-Am Tournament will offer ¥10,000,000 more than their existing prize fund of ¥100,000,000 and ¥50,000,000 respectively.

The number of events on the 2023 schedule could go up to 28 as discussions are still ongoing in regard to the staging of the Heiwa PGM Championship and For the Players by the Players.

Of the two, the Heiwa PGM Championship looks more likely to return in 2023. Efforts are being made for the event to be held from October 26-29.

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Fans can watch on the Golf Channel as the LPGA Tour is back in Japan for the TOTO Japan Classic at the beautiful Taiheiyo Club - Minori Course in Omitama, Ibaraki. The field of 78 players is headlined by defending champion Gemma Dryburgh as they compete for a $2 million purse.

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The Best Japanese Golfers

Have you ever wondered how many famous golfers are from Japan? There is no lack of skill in the country, as we demonstrate on this ranked list of the best Japanese golfers. The poll below contains both famous men and women golfers from Japan , most of which are professional players. Vote up who you believe to be the top golfers from Japan , and even add any up and coming players to the list if they aren't already here.

Hideki Matsuyama

Powerful and consistent, Hideki Matsuyama is a force to be reckoned with in the world of golf. Known for his prodigious ball-striking and incredible work ethic, Matsuyama has been at the forefront of Japan’s modern golfing renaissance, inspiring a new generation of golfers with his tireless pursuit of excellence and a string of impressive performances in major championships.

Shigeki Maruyama

With his infectious smile and charismatic personality, Shigeki Maruyama has long been a fan favorite, both in Japan and around the globe. Maruyama's career is marked by a series of thrilling victories thanks to his exceptional shot-making abilities and tenacious competitive spirit. His impressive track record, along with his engaging and approachable demeanor, has made him an ambassador for Japanese golf.

A legend in the world of golf, Isao Aoki is best remembered for his near-miraculous putting skills and electric performance at the 1980 U.S. Open. An incredible competitor with a never-say-die attitude, Aoki captivated audiences around the world with his fearless style of play and drive to succeed. His iconic status in the golfing community is a testament to his immense talent and determination to break down barriers for Japanese players on the global stage.

Masashi Ozaki

Widely considered one of the greatest Japanese golfers of all time, Masashi Ozaki has earned his place among golf's elite through his unparalleled dominance on the Japan Golf Tour. Possessing a smooth and powerful swing, Ozaki was a master of consistency and precision, an unstoppable force who helped put Japanese golf on the international stage. His long-lasting impact on the sport in Japan cannot be overstated, as he became a role model for countless aspiring golfers and paved the way for future generations.

Masahiro Kuramoto

Known for his elegant swing and exceptional course management, Masahiro Kuramoto is a shining example of the skill and dedication required to excel in professional golf. A consistent force during his illustrious career, Kuramoto achieved numerous victories while demonstrating an unwavering commitment to perfecting his craft. His success on the course serves as an inspiration to aspiring Japanese golfers looking to make their mark on the sport.

Yoshitaka Yamamoto

With a silky smooth swing and nerves of steel, Yoshitaka Yamamoto has carved out a distinguished career as one of Japan's most accomplished golfers. Revered for his ability to consistently deliver in high-pressure situations, Yamamoto's skill and composure under fire have made him a force to be reckoned with on the golf course. As he continues to build upon his already impressive resume, the future looks bright for this talented golfer.

Tsuneyuki Nakajima

Tsuneyuki Nakajima, a true master of the game, has left an indelible mark on the history of Japanese golf through his incredible achievements and tireless dedication to excellence. Possessing a deadly combination of accuracy and power, Nakajima consistently defied the odds with his awe-inspiring performances at major tournaments around the world. As a trailblazer for future generations of Japanese golfers, his enduring impact on the sport is undeniable.

Toru Taniguchi

A consummate professional with a wealth of experience, Toru Taniguchi has long been a fixture in the world of Japanese golf. Known for his unwavering focus and exceptional course management, Taniguchi has consistently demonstrated his ability to perform at the highest levels of competition. His enduring presence in the sport serves as a testament to his dedication, passion, and talent.

Norio Suzuki

Norio Suzuki's remarkable career is characterized by his incredible finesse and exceptional mental strength. Known for his adaptability and ability to thrive under pressure, Suzuki has been a model of consistency and excellence throughout his time on the professional circuit. His dedication and skill continue to inspire countless Japanese golfers as they look to follow in his footsteps.

Naomichi Ozaki

No list of great Japanese golfers would be complete without Naomichi Ozaki, a player who has earned his place among the elite with his creative shot-making and unwavering focus. A gritty competitor with a flair for the dramatic, Ozaki's spectacular performances have captured the imagination of golf fans across the globe. His impact on the sport in Japan will be felt for generations to come.

Tateo Ozaki

Steadfast and unflappable, Tateo Ozaki is a testament to the power of focus and dedication in the world of professional golf. With an uncanny ability to rise to the occasion when the stakes are highest, Ozaki's career is marked by a series of unforgettable moments that will long be remembered by fans of the sport. Aspiring golfers everywhere can learn valuable lessons from Ozaki's unwavering commitment to improvement and success.

Hideto Tanihara

A formidable competitor with an unyielding drive to succeed, Hideto Tanihara has forged an impressive career on the strength of his steely determination and remarkable skillset. Tanihara's ability to battle adversity and rise to the occasion has earned him a well-deserved reputation as a fierce competitor and a force to be reckoned with on the course. As he continues to etch his name into the annals of Japanese golf history, Tanihara serves as a shining example of what can be achieved through hard work and perseverance.

Ryo Ishikawa

An exciting young talent, Ryo Ishikawa burst onto the global golf scene with his powerful drives and fearless approach to the game. With his engaging personality and prodigious skills, Ishikawa has quickly established himself as one of Japan's brightest stars, capturing the hearts and minds of fans around the world. As he continues to build upon his early successes, there's no doubt that Ishikawa's star will burn brightly for years to come.

Hidemichi Tanaka

With his distinctive style and enormous talent, Hidemichi Tanaka has been a fixture in the upper echelons of Japanese golf for decades. A consummate professional, Tanaka's smooth swing and ironclad mental fortitude allow him to consistently perform at the highest levels of competition. A role model for up-and-coming golfers, Tanaka's career stands as a shining example of what can be achieved through perseverance and hard work.

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An inspiring figure for aspirational golfers everywhere, Hiroyuki Fujita has demonstrated time and time again the value of determination and hard work in the pursuit of greatness. Known for his exceptional course management and unerring accuracy, Fujita's career has been a study in consistency and the unwavering pursuit of victory. A true Japanese golf icon, Fujita's influence on the sport is sure to be felt for generations to come.

Known for his incredible work ethic and natural talent, Yuta Ikeda has quickly risen through the ranks of Japan's most promising young golfers. A powerful ball striker with a keen understanding of course strategy, Ikeda is well on his way to cementing his status as one of Japan's all-time greats. As he continues to put in the hard work required to reach the pinnacle of the sport, there's no doubt that Ikeda's future is bright.

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A flamboyant and magnetic presence on the course, Shingo Katayama boasts an impressive array of skills and an unyielding dedication to honing his craft. Known for his colorful wardrobe and peerless shot-making abilities, Katayama has earned legions of fans with his fearless style of play and unwavering determination to succeed. The sky is truly the limit for this talented golfer as he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of golf.

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Teruo Sugihara, a true trailblazer in the world of Japanese golf, laid the groundwork for future generations of players to follow with his incredible skill and pioneering spirit. Known for his innovative approach to the game and his tireless work ethic, Sugihara's impact on the sport cannot be overstated. His accomplishments on and off the course will long be remembered by golf enthusiasts the world over.

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Seiichi Kanai, with his extraordinary short game and gritty determination, has established himself as one of Japan's finest golfers. A tenacious competitor who never shies away from a challenge, Kanai has shown time and time again that he can excel against the best players in the world. A steadfast presence in the world of Japanese golf, Kanai's accomplishments serve as a testament to his dedication and passion for the game.

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A master strategist with a versatile skill set, Takashi Murakami has proven himself to be a formidable competitor in the world of golf. With his keen eye for detail and unwavering determination, Murakami has earned his place among Japan's golfing elite through impressive performances both domestically and internationally. As he continues to add to his already impressive career, Murakami is a shining example for aspiring golfers who seek to emulate his success.

Saburo Fujiki

A consummate professional with a near-mystical ability to remain calm and focused under pressure, Saburo Fujiki has left an indelible mark on the sport of golf during his illustrious career. Known for his exceptional shot-making and adaptive prowess, Fujiki's steady presence on the course has become synonymous with excellence in the world of Japanese golf. As future generations look back on the pantheon of golfing greats, Fujiki's name will undoubtedly be among those that stand the test of time.

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Combining power, precision, and an ironclad mental game, Hajime Meshiai has left his mark on the world of Japanese golf. Known for his indomitable spirit and never-say-die attitude, Meshiai has earned a reputation as a fierce competitor capable of toppling even the most formidable opponents. With his relentless drive to succeed, Meshiai continues to inspire a generation of Japanese golfers eager to follow in his footsteps.

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With an innate understanding of the game and a flair for the dramatic, Katsumasa Miyamoto has made a lasting impact on the landscape of Japanese golf. Possessing a smooth and powerful swing, Miyamoto has consistently demonstrated his ability to excel in high-pressure situations, earning him a well-deserved place among Japan's golfing legends. As his storied career continues to unfold, Miyamoto's influence on the sport will undoubtedly be felt for years to come.

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A true student of the game, Katsunari Takahashi has earned his place among Japan's greatest golfers through his tireless dedication to honing his craft. Combining power and precision with a keen understanding of strategy, Takahashi has captured the imagination of golf fans across the globe with his thrilling performances on the course. As he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible in the world of golf, Takahashi serves as a living embodiment of the rewards that come from hard work, perseverance, and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

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Japan’s Taiga Semikawa roars with opening 64, trails by one at THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson

Taiga Semikawa on the 15th green during the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson. (Tim Heitman/Getty Images)

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Named after Tiger Woods, Japan’s rising star Taiga Semikawa is once again showing his stripes following an opening 7-under 64 in THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson on Thursday to trail leader Matt Wallace of England by one stroke.

Korea’s K.H. Lee, who won the tournament back-to-back in 2021-22, and Byeong Hun An, the highest ranked Korean on the FedExCup points list, opened with matching 66s at TPC Craig Ranch while defending champion Jason Day also shot a 66 in the weather-delayed first day in which nine players failed to complete their rounds.

The 23-year-old Semikawa, a former world amateur No. 1 and a four-time winner in Japan, carded eight birdies against a lone bogey as he made the most of a sponsor exemption to feature on the leaderboard.

“My putting felt pretty good coming off from last week and even though there was an hour delay," said Semikawa, who finished tied 24th in the DP World Tour’s ISPS Handa Championship in Japan last weekend. "I didn’t feel any nerves and was able to just play my own golf. My driver was great today. The feeling I had off the tee is what I usually feel when I’m striking it well. I’m excited to see how things go tomorrow.

“There weren’t many dry spots on the course, but fortunately I was able to find the fairway quite often and because we were playing preferred lies, I was able to set myself up, so was lucky in that regards.”

Like many other top Japanese golfers including nine-time PGA TOUR winner Hideki Matsuyama, Semikawa attended Tohoku Fukushi University during his amateur days and made history in 2022 by becoming the first amateur to win the Japan Open since the tournament’s inception in 1927. He has featured in four PGA TOUR events this year, making the cuts in three and was in contention at the Sony Open in Hawaii after 54 holes before settling for a T30 finish.

With TPC Craig Ranch yielding low scores – a total of 116 players were in the red when play was suspended due to darkness – Semikawa knows he needs to keep attacking the pins to stick close to the leaders, and live up to his first name.

“I’d like to continue making a lot of birdies like today," Semikawa added. "But I’m not going to worry about what position I’m in and just try and keep up the same play as I did today.”

Earlier in the year when Semikawa played his way into contention in Hawaii early, he told the media how he was given his first name. "I was named after Tiger Woods and I kind of took on the way he plays," said Semikawa. "I grew up watching his aggressive style, and I think that kind of fits my personality and is something I try and replicate in my own game."

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16-Day Escorted Tour:

• In: Sunday 31 March | Out: Thursday 06 April 2024
• In: Thursday 04 April | Out: Sunday 07 April
• In: Sunday 07 April | Out: Tuesday 09 April
• In: Tuesday 09 April | Out: Thursday 11 April
• In: Thursday 11 April | Out: Friday 12 April
• In: Friday 12 April | Out: Monday 15 April
• Daily breakfast at each hotel
• Other meals as indicated in itinerary

Kuni Country Club at Saitama

Caledonian Golf Club at Chiba

Dai Hakone Golf Club at Kanagawa

• Hakone Kurakake Golf Club at Kanagawa

Golden Valley Golf Club at Hyogo

• Fukuoaka Century Golf Club at Fukuoka

The Queen’s Hill Golf Club at Fukuoka

• All transport between airport, golf, hotel, activities, airport
• All taxes and fees
• Services of your Voyages.golf tour hosts throughout
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Guided Tours (scheduled activity) with a professional tour guide

• Imperial Palace
• Nakamise Street
• Sensoji Shrine
• Meiji Shrine
• Mt Fuji 5 th Station
• Lake Ashi Cruise
• Komagatake Ropeway
• Golden Pavilion
• To-ji Temple
• Bamboo Path
• Tenryuji Temple
• Kiyomizudera Temple
• Sannen Zaka Street
• Todji Temple
• Nara Park (wild deer)
• Kasuga Taisha
• Osaka Castle
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dorm
• Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
• Hakata Machiya
• Fukuoka Tower

It must be mentioned that golf in Japan is considered an all-day affair. The front nine is usually normally played in the morning with an hour’s break for lunch. The back nine is commenced after lunch with particular focus attributed to the midday meal.

Where meals are included in the tour, the venue will be revealed each morning.

The timings are indicative and will be updated prior to departure.

Where group movements between hotels occurs, luggage will be securely trucked to the next destination separately from the group. We advise taking a day pack with your essentials because your luggage will not be accessible until we reach the hotel.

Day 1, Sunday 31 March – Arrivals

Day 2, Monday 01 April – Golf Day

Day 3, Tuesday 02 April – Tokyo Full Day Tour

Day 4, Wednesday 03 April – Golf Day

Day 5, Thursday 04 April – Full Day Tour

Day 6, Friday 05 April – Golf Day

Day 7, Saturday 06 April – Golf Day

Day 8, Sunday 07 April – Kyoto Half-day Tour

Day 9, Monday 08 April – Full Day Tour

Day 10, Tuesday 09 April – Half Day Tour

Day 11, Wednesday 10 April – Golf Day

Day 12, Thursday 11 April – Travel & Tour Day

Day 13, Friday 12 April – Travel & Tour Day

Day 14, Saturday 13 April – Golf Day

Day 15, Sunday 14 April – Final Golf Day

Day 16, Monday 15 April – Departures

Located in Hanno City, the Kuni Country Club has one golf course which opened in 1964. The course consists of 27-holes comprising three nine-hole routes named the East, West and North Courses. The golf course was designed by Seiby Railway Company on land that had formerly been used to hunt. The location and topography of Kuni Country Club lends itself to outstanding beauty. You will find a naturally hilly golf course pockmarked by ponds and laced with pine forests. Strategy is the key to your golf game here.

Designed by J. Michael Poellot and opening in 1990, the Caledonian Golf Club entertains stunning views throughout. Officially a parkland course, it plays like a modern inland links. Bunkers, greens and lakes provide various challenges as does the heavily treed areas between holes. Your approach shot will count for everything thanks to various doglegs, lakes and green formations. The golf course impressed Tom Doak “The cape par-4 13th around the lake at the back of the clubhouse, the par-5 15th with its approach vaguely reminiscent of the 13th at Augusta, and the par-5 closer with an alternate fairway route like the 15th at Seminole.”

Constituted of 18-holes with a par of 73, Dai Hakone Country Club was designed by Otani Komyo and Asaka Yasuhiko in 1954. It has hosted the LPGA’s CAT & Mitsubishi tournaments. This championship course is spread on the Sengokuhara plain against the background of the broad mountains of the out rim of Hakone Crater. The truly unique landscape provides a very memorable round of golf. Framed by mountains on all signs, the golf course is lined with forests and laced with trees, but the magnificent green complexes and undulating land makes for a fantastic round of 18-holes.

Hakone Kurakake Golf at Kanagawa

Perched on top of Hakone mountain with clear vistas to Mt. Fuji, Lake Ashi and the glistening Pacific ocean in the distance this course makes for a memorable round. The course is mostly flat and wide with welcoming fairways and not overly long making it well received by female golfers. Access is also easy here, making it a popular course for group competitions. Should the weather be cooperating you will be treated to a very memorable round with Mt. Fuji views most holes!

Perhaps the most famous course on our itinerary is Golden Valley Golf Club at Hyogo prefecture. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr, the golf course opened in 1987 and has since hosted the Japan Professional Golf Championship (PGA Event). Utilising creeks and the natural landscape, Jones made maximum use of water which features on 16 holes in various forms. The beauty of the complex is astounding so don’t forget your camera.

Fukuoka Century Golf Club

Featuring two 9-hole golf courses, Fukuoka Century Golf Club comprises the Chikushino and Asakura golf courses. Whilst each hole has nine holes in play, they both have a “0” hole which forms Japan’s only 20-hole golf course when played all together. Surrounded by nature, this parkland route has a lot of water and trees to be wary of. Hitting it straight is the aim of the game at Fukuoka Century Golf Club.

Designed by Akira Hattori, The Queen’s Hill Golf Course opened in November of 1992. The 18-hole course has a par of 72 and measures over 7,000 yards from the tips. Water is a big theme in Japan’s golf courses and with The Queen’s Hill, it is no exception so bring some extra golf balls. The golf course is laid out over an expansive area with many open fairways. The trick with this challenging course is to keep your golf ball dry and get it as close to the pin as possible. The greens at this club are enormous.

• This Tour stays in a mix of four and five-star hotels
• Breakfast is included at each hotel
• If you have reward points at any hotel chain, please let us know your membership status and number when booking the tour

Beds can be arranged on a double-share or single-occupancy basis. Singles will have one bed (Queen or King):

Double occupancy rooms will have their bed configuration as either:

• Double: One couple shares one bed (Queen or King)
• Twin: Two people sleep in individual beds (aka double/double), either two double or single beds

Enjoy during these comprehensive tours of Japan’s most popular attractions and some lesser-known gems:

Tokyo Full Day Tour

Hakone Full Day Tour

• Mt Fuji 5th Station

Kyoto Half Day Tour

Kyoto Full Day Tour

Nara Half Day Tour

Hiroshima Full Day Tour

Fukuoka Full Day Tour

All transport will be via bus or bullet train

This Tour is Sold Out.

Payment Plan:

• 25% Deposit due to confirm your place
• 25% Stage payment due 31 May 2023
• Balance Due 31 October 2023

Terms and conditions for this tour are as per our standard policies .

12 - 24 pax

Small tour groups, laidback feel, safe & accredited.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do i book.

To proceed with booking, we will require some basic details for each traveller:

• Names of each traveller as per I.D.
• Email & phone number of each traveller
• The mailing address of the person paying

We will then send a confirmation and invoice for the travel packages. All our bank details and payment methods will be supplied.

Your booking is confirmed only once you receive an invoice from us and payment is made by the due date.

Payments can be made by bank transfer or credit card in the following currencies (USD, GBP, AUD, NZD, CAD, EUR). If paying with credit card, merchant surcharges apply.

International payments or payments via Telegraphic Transfer must include A$25 for our bank charges. Bank charges from your bank must be borne by you. If charges are taken from the amount due, we will invoice for the difference amount between the amount owing and the amount we receive.

Can I bring my non-golfer partner?

Of course you can. Our tours are specifically designed so non-golfing partners enjoy the trip as much as their golfing partners. Our hotels are always central to towns and popular activities. We also create non-golfer itineraries that are crafted with the interests of the non-golfers in mind and that means we consult with you before we book any non-golfer activity.

Do I need a certain handicap to join this tour?

No, our golf tours are accepting of all golfers. Depending on the destination, some golf courses require you to have a certain handicap, and this will be expressed prior to any booking confirmation. Otherwise, you are welcome to join our golf tour as they are always inclusive.

What happens on tour?

Escorted golf tours are one of the most enjoyable types of holidays. Our groups are small and everyone gets to know each other on a first-name basis early-on in the tour. 

On a golf day, breakfast is usually taken between 6:30 - 08.30, and our first tee-times are usually mid-morning. This allows for the early risers and late-goers to enjoy a two-hour period for breakfast. We like to keep the afternoons free for sightseeing, resort relaxation, shopping or general downtime. We usually restrict each day to having one activity, whether it's a half-day tour or round of golf, it's usually quite relaxed.

Apart from the welcome dinner and farewell dinner, we usually keep evenings free to enjoy whichever destination you are in. If you are travelling by yourself, the tour leaders have an open invitation to dine with them; if this is the case, you're in for a real treat as the tour leaders know where to go for the best meals. We always stay in destinations where local restaurants are either a short walk or short transfer away, so there are plenty of options to dine.

What is the make-up of your tour guests?

Over the decades, our tours average the following guest ratio: 70% couples, 30% singles. Our tours are comprised on average of 55% male and 45% female. One fact we are proud of is that our tours enjoy an average of 70% or higher repeat guest rate .

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Absolutely. We are firm believers in travelling safely and with transparency. See our full list of accreditation here .

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High-level golf runs in the family for 16-year-old Kris Kim, who will make his PGA Tour debut this week at the 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, Texas. Kim’s mother, Ji-Hyun Suh, played on the LPGA in 1998 and 1999, at the same time superstar Se Ri Pak burst onto the global stage.

Kim, who hails from Surrey, England, brings quite the resume to Texas. His 2023 triumphs include the R&A Boys’ Amateur Championship, European Boys Individual Championship and the McGregor Trophy.

He also went undefeated at the Junior Ryder Cup, defeating another up-and-coming star, Miles Russell, 5 and 4, in singles. The 15-year-old Russell, of course, tied for 20th recently on the Korn Ferry Tour .

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“I can’t wait to play in front of big crowds again. I’ve never hit the ball as far as I did at the Ryder Cup,” Kim said in a release. “The adrenaline rush makes golf so much fun. That said, having played that course, and a few more Tour courses, I appreciate the task ahead and look forward to the challenge.”

Kim, who is playing in McKinney on a sponsor exemption, became the first amateur sponsored by CJ Group last May. Managed by Trinifold Sports, Kim also became the first European amateur to sign an NIL deal with Under Armour and the first British amateur to sign with TaylorMade.

Suh, who briefly returned to competition in Europe in 2014 after a 12-year break, told tour officials that she took up golf at age 13 in Seoul after her father forced her to quit tennis.

“My father would take me at five in the morning and I would hit balls all day and my hands would hurt,” she said. “I didn’t like it very much, but my father did. So I continued practicing from the age of 13 and I became very good. Then, I joined the Korean National team, turned professional in 1998 and afterwards I decided to try and play in America.”

Suh recorded two T-15 finishes in 1998 on the LPGA at the Friendly’s Classic and Giant Eagle LPGA Classic.

Her stint in America fell short, she said, because her English wasn’t very good and it was difficult to travel on her own. With no sponsors in the U.S., she ultimately left for the Japan LPGA, where she played for one year until she met her husband and stopped altogether.

That was in 2002. The couple moved to Surrey and Suh took up a teaching career at a local golf course.

While Suh’s path into the game was laid out by her father, Cuddington Golf Club director Paul Schunter told BBC Sport that Kim’s passionate pursuit is self-motivated.

“I’ve never known a more dedicated youngster,” said Schunter, who watched Kim’s game develop as a youngster at Cuddington.

“And he could not have asked for better parents. They have been so encouraging. All the pushing has come from Kris because he has always wanted to play and practice more and more.”

Kim doesn’t have to look far to learn more about how to handle the next step of his career.

“I’ll definitely ask my mum for advice,” he said. “It is going to be a very different environment and you don’t know how you will respond to it. She’ll help me deal with it. She’s my coach and we talk about everything from dealing with nerves, taking one shot at a time, leaving bad shots behind and keeping it simple right through to course strategy.

“My first aim is to make the cut and then see what happens. At the end of the day I’m one of 144 competitors and we’ve all got a chance. Whatever happens, it’s going to be super helpful for my future because I’ll gain so much experience. I know I’m still young and pretty much every week I learn a lesson, but this week is going to be a lot bigger.”

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McIlroy and Lowry team up for New Orleans victory. Green repeats on LPGA Tour

Rory McIlroy, of Northern Ireland, and teammate Shane Lowry, of Ireland, right hold up their trophy after winning the PGA Zurich Classic golf tournament at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, La., Sunday, April 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Hannah Green hits from the second tee during the fourth round of the LPGA’s JM Eagle LA Championship golf tournament at Wilshire Country Club, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Stephen Ames shows the trophy to the media after winning the Mitsubishi Classic senior golf tournament at TPC Sugarloaf on Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Duluth, Ga. (Miguel Martinez/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)

Captain Cameron Smith, of Ripper GC, celebrates on the 18th hole after his team won the playoff round of LIV Golf Adelaide at Grange Golf Club, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Adelaide, Australia. (Chris Trotman/LIV Golf via AP)

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AVONDALE, La. (AP) — Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event Sunday, beating Chad Ramey and Martin Trainer with a par on the first hole of a playoff.

Trainer pushed a 6-foot par putt to the right of the cup to end it, with Lowry and McIlroy sharing a smiling embrace on the green.

The 34-year-old McIlroy, playing in the event for the first time, won his 25th PGA Tour title and first of the season. Lowry claimed his third PGA Tour victory. The Irish tandem closed with a 4-under 68 in the alternate-shot final round to match Ramey and Trainer at 25-under 263.

Ramey and Trainer began the day tied for 27th and shot to the top of the leaderboard with nine birdies between the seventh and 18th holes. They tied the alternate-shot tournament record of 63, but then had to wait nearly three hours to see if their lead would stand up.

They struggled to execute on the playoff hole. Trainer pulled his drive into the left rough, Ramey also yanked his approach left off the cart path and into the wall below the suites around the 18th green. Trainer then chipped short before Ramey finally got onto the green.

Ryan Brehm and Mark Hubbard missed the playoff by one shot when Brehm’s birdie putt from the fringe narrowly missed to the right. Former BYU teammates Patrick Fishburn and Zach Blair, the 54-hole leaders, were tied for the lead until failing to birdie the par-5 16th and taking double bogey on the par-3 17th.

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hannah Green closed with a 5-under 66 and won the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at Wilshire Country Club.

A year after making a 25-foot birdie on the final hole of regulation and winning on the second hole of a playoff, Green took the drama out of this one for her fifth LPGA Tour victory and second of the year.

Green began the key run with a chip-in birdie on the par-3 12th and made a 6-foot birdie putt on the par-5 13th. Then, after Stark bogeyed the par-4 16th two groups ahead, Green ran in a 25-footer for eagle from the fringe on 15 to open a four-stroke lead, and she made it 5 under in five holes with a birdie on 16.

Stark birdied her last two holes for a 68. The 24-year-old Swede also finished second last week outside Houston in The Chevron Championship, two strokes behind top-ranked Nelly Korda in the first major of the year.

Grace Kim, four strokes ahead entering the weekend, closed 76-77 without making a birdie the last two days. She tied for 25th.

LIV GOLF LEAGUE

ADELAIDE, Australia (AP) — Brendan Steele closed with a 4-under 68 to hold off Louis Oosthuizen and win LIV Golf Adelaide by one shot at The Grange Golf Club.

The 41-year-old Steele finished with a 54-hole total of 18-under 198 for his first victory since he won his second Safeway Open in 2017 on the PGA Tour.

Steele had a streak of five consecutive birdies early in the round, before some putting jitters appeared in his back nine to open the door for a fast finishing pack of challenges including Oosthuizen (65) and former previous Masters champions Charl Schwartzel (64) and Jon Rahm (64).

Schwartzel and Rahm were among a group of five players at 16-under 200, with Joaquin Niemann (66), Andy Ogletree (65) and Dean Burmester (67) in a tie for third.

Defending champion Talor Gooch shot 70 and finished in a tie for 26th at 10-under.

Australia-based Ripper won the team title on the second playoff hole against South African-based Stingers.

EUROPEAN TOUR AND JAPAN GOLF TOUR

GOTEMBA, Japan (AP) — Yuto Katsuragawa began the back nine with five birdies in seven holes that carried him to a 7-under 63 and a three-shot victory in the ISPS Handa Championship, the third Japanese player this year to claim a European tour title.

The tournament was co-sanctioned with the Japan Golf Tour. Katsuragawa follows Rikuya Hoshino at the Commercial Qatar Masters and Keita Nakajima in the Hero Indian Open for Japanese winners. A year ago, Ryo Hisatsune won the French Open.

Katsuragawa started the final round three shots out of the lead, but got into the mix when 54-hole leader Casey Jarvis and Yannik Paul faltered on the front nine. The 25-year-old pulled away and won by three over Sebastian Soderberg, who had a 67.

Jarvis closed with a 74 to tie for 18th. Paul, who started one shot behind, shot 76. It was a missed opportunity for Paul, in the mix for the second and final spot for Germany in the Olympics.

PGA TOUR CHAMPIONS

DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Stephen Ames celebrated his 60th birthday with a successful title defense in the Mitsubishi Electric Classic, closing with a 5-under 67 for his eighth PGA Tour Champions victory.

A stroke behind Paul Broadhurst after matching the tournament record Saturday with a 64, Ames had two eagles in the final round. He won by four strokes, finishing at 14-under 202 at TPC Sugarloaf for his record third victory in the event.

Broadhurst, the 58-year-old Englishman coming off a victory last week in the Invited Celebrity Classic, closed with a 72 to tie for second with Doug Barron (69). K.J. Choi (70) and Steven Alker (71) were 9 under.

Ames became the first multiple winner this year on the tour, also taking the Chubb Classic in February. He has six victories in his last 29 starts after winning twice in his first 175 — the first at TPC Sugarloaf in 2017 — on the 50-and-over tour.

KORN FERRY TOUR

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Tim Widing of Sweden won for the second straight week on the Korn Ferry Tour, closing with an 8-under 63 to cap off a week of low scoring with a four-shot victory in the Veritex Bank Championship.

The week began with Frankie Capan III posting a 58 for the third sub-60 round on the Korn Ferry Tour this year. It ended with Widing’s worst score of the week a 65 on Saturday.

He finished at 31-under 253 to boost his position atop the Korn Ferry Tour points list as he closes in on a PGA Tour card.

Myles Creighton of Canada closed with a 62 to finish second, followed by Trent Phillips (65). Capan wound up seven shots behind in fourth place. None of the Korn Ferry Tour players who broke 60 this year have gone on to win.

OTHER TOURS

Juliana Hung of Taiwan closed with a 5-under 67 for a nine-shot victory in the IOA Championship on the Epson Tour. ... Rasmus Neergaard-Peterson won his second Challenge Tour of the year, closing with a 5-under 67 for a one-shot victory over Wilco Nienaber in the UAE Challenge in Abu Dhabi. ... Manon De Roey of Belgium capped off a four-shot victory with an even-par 72 in the Investec South African Women’s Open on the Ladies European Tour. ... Stuart MacDonald of Canada closed with a 1-under 71 for a two-shot victory over Samuel Anderson in the Diners Club Peru Open on the Tour de Americas. ... Haruka Amamoto closed with a 6-under 66 for a two-shot victory in the Panasonic Open on the Japan LPGA. ... Jungmin Lee won the KLPGA Championship by closing with a 6-under 66 for a four-shot victory on the Korea LPGA.

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2024 ISPS Handa Championship Japan final results: Prize money payout, DP World Tour leaderboard, how much each golfer won

T he 2024 ISPS Handa Championship Japan final leaderboard is headed by winner Yuto Katsuragawa, who topped the DP World Tour leaderboard this week with a win at Taiheiyo Club's Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Japan.

Katsuragawa won on the DP World Tour for the first time after winning the 72-hole event by three shots on 17-under 263.

Sebastian Söderberg finished alone in second place, two shots clear of Marcel Schneider, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Ivan Cantero and Ryosuke Kinoshita

Katsuragawa won the €356,625.02 winner's share of the $2,250,000 purse.

ISPS Handa Championship Japan recap notes

Katsuragawa earned 20.7 Official World Golf Ranking points with the win, with the minimum point schedule removed from the Official World Golf Ranking.

There was a 36-hole cut, with 68 of 144 starting players finishing the event in the 18th completed event of the season.

Katsuragawa earned 500 Race to Dubai points as a DP World Tour member, with its season-long Race to Dubai points race well underway for 2023-2024.

The 2024 European Tour schedule continues next week with the 2024 Volvo China Open .

2024 ISPS Handa Championship Japan final leaderboard, results and prize money payouts

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