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Golf in Japan,from the inside.
Guides, course stories and news to help you plan your next round.
Golf CoursesSayama Golf Club: A Complete Guide for International GolfersSayama Golf Club, established in 1959 on Saitama's Musashino plain, offers a 27-hole parkland layout with bent grass greens, rewarding accuracy over distance for visiting golfers.PGT Team · 12 Aug 2026 · 9 min read
Golf CoursesTaiheiyo Club Yachiyo Course: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersTaiheiyo Club Yachiyo Course: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersWhy Yachiyo stands apart in the Taiheiyo Club networkCourse history and the 2020 transformati...PGT Team · 3 Jun 2026 · 12 min read
Golf CoursesDai Atsugi Country Club Sakura Course: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersDai Atsugi Country Club Sakura Course: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersWhy the Sakura Course stands apartCourse overview and key statsThe cherry blossoms:...PGT Team · 29 Mar 2026 · 11 min read
Golf & SightseeingTokyo Golf Day Trips: The Best Courses Within 90 Minutes of the CityFrom Chiba woodland layouts to Mount Fuji backdrops in Shizuoka, some of Japan's finest golf is within 90 minutes of central Tokyo. Here is how to plan the perfect day trip.PGT Team · 22 Mar 2026 · 11 min read
Golf CoursesTaiheiyo Club Gotemba Course: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersThe home of the Taiheiyo Masters, redesigned in 2018 by Rees Jones under Hideki Matsuyama's supervision. One of the most storied tournament courses in Japan, set at the foot of Mount Fuji.PGT Team · 20 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Golf CoursesKing's Fields Golf Club, Ichihara: A Complete Guide for Visiting GolfersA tournament-tested, caddie-mandatory woodland course in Ichihara, Chiba. One of the most complete private-style golf experiences available to foreign visitors within an hour of Tokyo.PGT Team · 19 Mar 2026 · 9 min read
Booking & AccessHow to Book a Golf Course in Japan as a Foreign Visitor (Step-by-Step)Everything you need to book a golf round in Japan as a foreign visitor, from choosing the right type of course to arriving at the first tee prepared.PGT Team · 19 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Booking & AccessWhy Booking Golf in Japan Is Different: The Member-Only Culture ExplainedUnderstand Japan's member-only golf culture and why booking is different. Learn about access tiers, member introductions, and how PGA Tour connections open doors to prestigious courses.PGT Team · 30 Nov 2025 · 4 min read
Japanese Golf CultureBest Golf Courses Near Tokyo for Business NetworkingIn Japan, golf isn’t just a sport—it’s an extension of business culture. Executives and professionals often seal deals and build trust on the course. If you’re...PGT Team · 30 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
Japanese Golf CultureGolf as Japan’s Business SportIn Japan, golf is more than a sport—it is a social and cultural ritual that plays a central role in business relationships. While other countries ma...PGT Team · 30 Nov 2025 · 2 min read
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