Embark on an exhilarating journey at this 18-hole championship course, stretching an impressive 7,086 yards. Designed to offer both challenge and...
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Ron Chopper In Japan Interview
Catch up with the boys — a full squad this week with KC, Damon, Ryan, and Pro Joe — plus a special interview with Ron Chopper and Joel! We kick things off by learning what “joints” are on Japanese golf courses. DJ and Ryan share their experience at Club Gazan in Gunma, just 50 minutes from Tokyo and
Ron Chopper In Japan Interview
Catch up with the boys — a full squad this week with KC, Damon, Ryan, and Pro Joe — plus a special interview with Ron Chopper and Joel!
We kick things off by learning what “joints” are on Japanese golf courses. DJ and Ryan share their experience at Club Gazan in Gunma, just 50 minutes from Tokyo and absolutely worth a visit. Kyoto also gets a healthy shout-out.
Was the Baycurrent a little light on punters? Despite an amazing line-up, a deserving winner, and a killer location, the boys break down what might have happened. And what’s going on with LIV these days? KC floats a big idea: why not combine the DP World Tour and LIV to create a truly competitive alternative to the PGA TOUR?
From 45:40 onwards, enjoy the mobile interview with Australian big man and golf creator Ron Chopper — the legend, the myth, the T-shirt! Why is he in Japan, and what did he and Joel get up to? How did he get into golf YouTube, and could he actually play professionally in Japan?
Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Mentioned in the Podcast:
Ron Chopper website: https://ronchoppergolf.com/
Golf Box Australia: https://www.golfbox.com.au/
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Greater Tokyo Area
Hayama Kokusai Country Club
葉山国際カンツリー倶楽部
葉山国際カンツリー倶楽部
Hayama Kokusai Country Club, established in 1963 in scenic Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a premier 36-hole facility featuring two distinct courses...
Holes/Par
36/143
Yardage
B-6,609, R-6,313, F-5,609
Greater Tokyo Area
Spa & Golf Resort Kuji
スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈
スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈
At Spa & Golf Resort Kuji, where the art of golf meets the tranquility of a spa retreat. A wonderfully crafted 18-hole course embodies strategic...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,732, R-6,256, L-5,734
Greater Osaka Area
Hanna Country Club
阪奈カントリークラブ
阪奈カントリークラブ
Designed by master craftsman Shunsuke Kato, this full-fledged urban championship course has hosted prestigious events such as the LPGA Osaka Women's...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,365
Greater Tokyo Area
Nasu Kasumigajo Hotel & Golf Resort
那須霞ヶ城 ゴルフ&ホテルリゾート
那須霞ヶ城 ゴルフ&ホテルリゾート
Hotel & Resort Nasu Kasumigajo Golf Club is an 18-hole, 7,010-yard par-72 championship course set against the natural beauty of the Nasu Forests...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
7,010
Chubu
Narusawa Golf Club
鳴沢ゴルフ倶楽部
鳴沢ゴルフ倶楽部
Mt. Fuji's best views are from Narusawa Golf Club, a highly regarded Japanese forest golf course located at the foothills of Mt. Fuji in Yamanashi...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
C-7,0017, B-6,892, R-6,301, L-5,455
Greater Tokyo Area
Manna Country Club (Manna Course)
真名カントリークラブ 真名コース
真名カントリークラブ 真名コース
With 27 holes, each possessing its own distinct character and challenges, The Manna Country Club offers a fun and leisurely round amidst breathtaking...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
B-6,6145, R-6.335, F-5,777
Greater Osaka Area
Zuien C.C. Nishi-Kobe Course
隨縁カントリークラブ 西神戸コース
隨縁カントリークラブ 西神戸コース
Perched in the western hills of Kobe, Zuien Country Club Nishi-Kobe Course combines convenience and scenery in one refined package.
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6625
Greater Osaka Area
Kansai Country Club
関西カントリークラブ
関西カントリークラブ
Less than an hour from Osaka and Kyoto, this flat course nestled atop a plateau-like hill boasts minimal elevation changes, while offering a serene...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,610
Greater Tokyo Area
Kisarazu Higashi Country Club
木更津東カントリークラブ
木更津東カントリークラブ
Nestled in Kimitsu City, Chiba Prefecture, just 1 hour from central Tokyo, this exceptional course is relatively straight and flat on most holes...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,728, R-6,245, F-5,310
Greater Tokyo Area
Manna Country Club (Gary Player Course)
真名カントリークラブゲーリー・プレーヤーコース
真名カントリークラブゲーリー・プレーヤーコース
The Manna Country Club Gary Player Course is a testament to the legendary golfer's passion for the game, and stands as a unique golfing gem in Japan's...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-7,197, R-6,558, F-5,442
Chugoku
Setouchi Golf Resort
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
瀬戸内ゴルフリゾート
Setouchi Golf Resort stands as one of Japan's premier resort courses, gracing a prime hillside location overlooking the picturesque Seto Inland Sea...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,253
Greater Tokyo Area
Tsutsujigaoka Country Club
つつじヶ丘カントリー倶楽部
つつじヶ丘カントリー倶楽部
Tsutsujigaoka Country Club is an 18-hole, 6,670-yard par-72 offering an interesting challenge for all levels of golfer. The course layout is quite...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
6,670
Chubu
Dai-Atami Kokusai Golf Club
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
大熱海国際ゴルフクラブ
An esteemed golf course nestled in the Izu area, the course was built in 1961, and is perched atop a hill 450 meters above sea level, offering...
Holes/Par
36/144
Yardage
B-6,803, R-6,478, L-5,490
Greater Tokyo Area
Kanagawa Country Club
神奈川カントリークラブ
神奈川カントリークラブ
Designed in 1968, Kanagawa C.C. is one of the older courses in the Kanagawa area. Known for its tricky layout, a golfer will need a a variety of shots...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
R-5,693 (east and South)
Chubu
Tomei Fuji Country Club
東名富士カントリークラブ
東名富士カントリークラブ
Tomei Fuji is an 18-hole, par-72 hill course with notable elevation changes and strategic green complexes — the greens can be fast and require good...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
Back: 6,679, Reg: 6,280
Greater Tokyo Area
Iruma Country Club
入間カントリー倶楽部
入間カントリー倶楽部
A beautiful forest course that is conveniently located just within an hour from Tokyo, and has a reputation for its excellent course condition. This...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,620, R-6,238, L-5,199
Hokkaido
Hanazono Golf
ハナゾノゴルフ
ハナゾノゴルフ
Set in a stunning natural setting with outstanding water features, a cool and comfortable scenic course to enjoy playing at-altitude.
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
7016
Greater Osaka Area
Arita Resol Golf Club
有田リソルゴルフクラブ
有田リソルゴルフクラブ
Embark on an exhilarating journey at this 18-hole championship course, stretching an impressive 7,086 yards. Designed to offer both challenge and...
Holes/Par
18/72
Greater Tokyo Area
Hayama Kokusai Country Club
葉山国際カンツリー倶楽部
葉山国際カンツリー倶楽部
Hayama Kokusai Country Club, established in 1963 in scenic Hayama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a premier 36-hole facility featuring two distinct courses...
Holes/Par
36/143
Yardage
B-6,609, R-6,313, F-5,609
Greater Tokyo Area
Spa & Golf Resort Kuji
スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈
スパ＆ゴルフリゾート久慈
At Spa & Golf Resort Kuji, where the art of golf meets the tranquility of a spa retreat. A wonderfully crafted 18-hole course embodies strategic...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,732, R-6,256, L-5,734
Greater Tokyo Area
Kita-Musashi Country Club
北武蔵カントリークラブ
北武蔵カントリークラブ
Located just a 60-minute drive from Tokyo city center, and a mere 15 minutes from the Kanetsu Expressway Honjo Kodama IC, this magnificent 18-hole...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,608, R-6,237
Greater Tokyo Area
Mashiko Country Club
益子カントリー倶楽部
益子カントリー倶楽部
Nestled within hilly terrain, our course offers a tranquil atmosphere with minimal elevation changes, providing a serene backdrop for your game. From...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
Yashio: 3,320, Sagiso: 3,233, Sakura: 3,318
Greater Tokyo Area
Murasakizuka Golf Club
紫塚ゴルフ倶楽部
紫塚ゴルフ倶楽部
This is a golf resort for the Golfer who likes to combine good food, relaxing and luxurious facilities with fantastic golf. 27 holes, onsen, Hotel...
Holes/Par
27/108
Chubu
Country Club Green Valley
カントリークラブ・グリーンバレイ
カントリークラブ・グリーンバレイ
Country Club Green Valley in Yamanashi features two courses—the strategic Shirakaba Course and the welcoming Suzuran Course—with panoramic views of Mt...
Holes/Par
36/144
Yardage
B-6,920, R-6,320
Chubu
Fuji Golf Course
富士ゴルフコース
富士ゴルフコース
Fuji Golf Course opened in 1935 as the first golf course developed near Mt. Fuji and Lake Yamanaka. Established well before other courses in the area...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,792, R-6.419
Chubu
GORA KADAN FUJI GOLF
強羅花壇 富士ゴルフ（旧：富士篭坂３６ＧＣ）
強羅花壇 富士ゴルフ（旧：富士篭坂３６ＧＣ）
At GORA KADAN FUJI GOLF, each hole unfolds across the undulating foothills of Mount Fuji, winding through mystical forests where hawks soar. Here...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
R-6,163, L-5,163
Chubu
Daifuji Golf Club
大富士ゴルフクラブ
大富士ゴルフクラブ
Dai-Fuji Golf Club is one of Shizuoka’s historic courses (opened 1954) offering panoramic views of Mt. Fuji and Suruga Bay from a classic layout...
Holes/Par
18/72
Yardage
B-6,352, R-6,006
Greater Osaka Area
Miki Yokawa Country Club
三木よかわカントリークラブ
三木よかわカントリークラブ
Miki Yokawa Country Club stands proudly as one of the premier golfing destinations in the Hyogo region, offering enthusiasts a traditional Japanese...
Holes/Par
27/108
Yardage
East: 3,353 Naka: 3,409 West: 3,291