Golf In Japan
Golf In Japan
Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights and laughter as we reflect on our decades-long journey of living and playing golf in Japan. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into the swing of things, "Golf In Japan" promises to deliver a unique perspective and some good-natured fun. So, grab your clubs and tune in for an immersive golfing experience in the land of the rising sun!
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4 foreigners living in Tokyo: KC from Ireland, Damon and Pro Joe from Australia, and Rookie golfer Ryan from the US take you on a relaxed, funny, and friendly discussion about two things they love; Golf and Japan!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Golf In Japan episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Golf In Japan for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Golf In Japan episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
06/13/24 • 43 min
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe talk about Fukushima prefecture and recount stories of their Tohoku Earthquake experiences. The US Open kicks off this weekend, and anticipation mounts to see how the difficult Pinehurst No.2 plays, and if Tiger can make the cut! This and More!
Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
05/29/24 • 39 min
After a two-week hiatus, the boys are back and with a new voice- Ryan, exploring Toyama prefecture, catching up on an eventful two-week stretch in the professional game, and as always, random chats about golf and life in Japan!
Mentioned in the podcast:
Toyama Prefecture
Setouchi Golf Resort
Spa & Golf Resort Kuji
03/01/24 • 33 min
Join KC, Damon, and Paulie B as they explore Tottori prefecture, talk about the new Vokey wedges, and breakdown the latest tour news: Knapp wins in Mexico, Rory responds to Masters asterisk comment, and Anthony Kim debuts in LIV. Discover Golf in Japan's companion golf service and more!
03/26/24 • 51 min
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe are back after a small hiatus, and get stuck into this week's prefecture; Wakayama. Some insight into Tokyo's elite courses and the unique and highly requested Wakasu Golf Links. Tour news from around the world featuring wins for Nelly Korda and Peter Molinati, and for the crew's golf games, snow hinders them yet again in Japan, but good weather and Formula E have the boys looking forward to the weekend.
Wakayama Courses: https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/wakayama
Mie and Wakayama Travel article: https://golf-in-japan.com/news-events/japan-travel/playing-golf-mie-combine-it-trip-nearby-wakayama
05/17/24 • 41 min
This week KC, Damon, and Paulie B. meet as always to chat about Pro Joe's dress style?? we highlight the beautiful Ishikawa prefecture and the rebuilding of the region following the New Year's Day quake. We learn of the new resorts section on the Golf In Japan website, and we get uber-serious about the LIV V PGA Tour debate, all while looking forward to the PGA Tour Championship and supporting our patriotic picks this weekend. What more could you want?
Cherry Blossoms & Tiger’s New Flame
Golf In Japan
03/31/25 • 52 min
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe and Ryan as they take discuss par-3 courses in Japan, cherry blossom madness kicks off in the south, and the boys break down the must-visit spots for sakura season. Joe isn’t thrilled about Kawana olf Club adding cart paths to one of Japan’s best courses, describing it as ‘drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa.’ Nagasaki is our featured prefecture, and we dive into the simple joy of egg sandwiches in Japan. In pro golf, Victor Hovland is heating up despite his chipping struggles, and TGL wraps up its season (but does anyone care?)The boys talk blinged-out Japanese clubs, colored balls, and finally the unexpected headline: Tiger Woods & Vanessa Trump, ChatGPT approves—but do we?
Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Mentioned in the podcast:
https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/nagasaki
Cherry Blossom Golf
https://www.air-golf.com/travel/japan-guide/cherry-blossom-golf-japan
03/19/25 • 47 min
With KC away in Osaka, the boys kick off the show with some classic Irish jokes before diving into why our Golf Partner service is a game-changer for solo travelers. As cherry blossoms bloom and the weather warms up, they take a few swings at Rory for his latest mishap at The Players. Plus, Joe shares his thoughts on the Monday playoff. And in big news for golf in Japan, LIV Golf confirms its players will tee it up at the Asian Tour event at Caledonian from May 8-11. And the guys put the spotlight on Kumamoto Golf.
Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Mentioned in the podcast:
https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/kumamoto
04/04/25 • 62 min
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan as they cover a broad—and somewhat random—range of topics. From the guys’ heights, weights, ailments, and golf games, to the latest gear news: the new Titleist mini driver drops April 18th, and Lab drops the TNS-1. This week’s featured prefecture is Saga, home to some must-play courses, including Seiichi Inoue’s 1969 classic—possibly the best course in Japan. In pro golf, with ISPS Handa not returning to Japan in 2025, the crew looks ahead to the upcoming Asian Tour series featuring 15 LIV players. Plus, Min Woo Lee brings the hype, and the boys debate why Patrick Reed is the golfer everyone loves to hate. All this and more on Golf In Japan!
Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Mentioned in the podcast:
https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/saga
04/05/24 • 56 min
KC and Damon kick off the show with some Osaka essentials before wading into the Tour news (in Pro Joe's absence), then later in the show KC is joined by special guest Brendan Delahunty to talk about Tokyo's most beloved golf group; The Tokyo Beer And Golf Society (TBAGS) and then about his new service organizing golf events in Japan.
Links mentioned in the show:
The Carbine Club of Tokyo
TBAGS
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tokyotbags
Prestige Golf Days
12/16/24 • 49 min
PGA tour announces the new Japan event to replace the ZOZO- The Baycurrent classic at Yokohama Country Club to much fanfare, with Hideki Matsuyama among others making an appearance at the presser. Pro Joe reveals his putting woes before his senior debut, and the boys plan their upcoming scramble.
The listener question comes from Brian. who asked what some good courses are in Saitama?.
In Tour news Japanese players kick ass at the LPGA Q school and the PNC kicks off this week, will Tiger will be in contention? The question is asked: Who has the best swing in golf?
The holidays are upon us and this will be our last show of the year.... Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and prosperous holiday season, and we hope to see you Golfing in Japan in 2025!
Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:
https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Featured: Saitama prefecture:
https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/saitama
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FAQ
How many episodes does Golf In Japan have?
Golf In Japan currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Golf In Japan cover?
The podcast is about Pga Tour, Podcasts, Sports and Golf.
What is the most popular episode on Golf In Japan?
The episode title 'Episode#7 Wakayama Prefecture,Tokyo's elite courses and Formula E comes to Tokyo!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Golf In Japan?
The average episode length on Golf In Japan is 52 minutes.
How often are episodes of Golf In Japan released?
Episodes of Golf In Japan are typically released every 7 days, 14 hours.
When was the first episode of Golf In Japan?
The first episode of Golf In Japan was released on Feb 7, 2024.
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