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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!About the hosts4 foreigners living in Tokyo: KC from Ireland, Damon and Pro Joe from Australia,

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43:04

YouTube Debut at Yokohama CC + Ryder Cup 2025 Hype

Golf In Japan ·

2025/09/25

The boys tee off their first-ever YouTube match at Yokohama Country Club in a dramatic 1v1 that goes right down to the finish. Alongside the golf, they dive into some uniquely Japanese topics: why love hotels are turning into tourist attractions, just how safe Japan really is, and why visiting Japan for golf should be on your travel list. Plus, tips on the best time of year to plan a Japan golf trip. It’s also Ryder Cup week—the most anticipated showdown in years. Will Bethpage and the ...

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27:43

Media Day at the Baycurrent Classic with Tournament...

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2025/09/17

KC, Damon, and Ryan head to Yokohama Country Club for the PGA TOUR’s media day ahead of the upcoming Baycurrent Classic presented by Lexus, taking place October 7–12. After filming on the course, they sit down with Tournament Director Travis Steiner, who shares insights on the course changes, why both players and fans will love the new layout, the appeal of Yokohama as a location, and the challenges of organizing a PGA TOUR event in Japan independently for the very first time. Today's P...

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98:50

Full Swing Japan with Roy Cameron joins the show

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2025/09/11

Pro Joe is finally back in the house after circling the globe—seatbelt still fastened! The boys dive straight into golf’s latest storylines, starting with Joe’s uncanny doppelgänger, Justin Rose, and his recent win, before celebrating Tommy Fleetwood’s feel-good victory at the Tour Championship. With the Ryder Cup teams announced, KC and Ryan can’t resist stirring the pot, playfully gaslighting the European squad ahead of Bethpage Black. On the gear front, the crew put the new Titleist T-Seri...

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46:01

Back in Action: Fittings, Freebies & Fresh Starts

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2025/07/14

After a long break, KC, Damon, and Ryan are back with big updates! From the opening of the brand-new Golf in Japan office to welcoming fresh faces on the team, it’s a new chapter worth tuning into. KC and Damon get fit for the latest Titleist T Series irons at the slick new Titleist Fitting Center at The Country Club Japan—though KC's "250 launch spec" earns him some friendly fire. Ryan shares tales from his Maui golf getaway, and the crew gives a belated take on the US Open—has Rory lost the...

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62:27

Creators in Japan: Luke Kwon, Taco, Tooms & Sam...

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2025/05/24

A very special interview with Luke Kwon, Taco, Tooms, and Sam while they were in Japan filming content, and things got real. From their backgrounds and first impressions of Japan to their unfiltered takes on content creators getting warned by the Tour, the state of OWGR rankings, and whether LIV Golf is here to stay. Will they ever return to the traditional pro golf grind? The boys don’t hold back. (Fair warning: the language in this episode is a little stronger than usual!) Today's Pod...

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63:53

LIV in Japan, Mie Magic & Shipping Your Sticks Like a...

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2025/05/10

KC, Pro Joe, and Ryan kick off this week’s episode with a deep dive into the Asian Tour’s International Series in Japan, featuring LIV stars like Lucas Herbert and more. The spotlight prefecture is Mie—known as a cultural epicenter of Kansai with stunning seaside courses, fresh seafood, historic Ama divers, and some of the most scenic golf in Japan. Need to travel light? The guys break down how to ship your golf clubs and big bags around Japan using the Yamato Kuroneko Ta-Q-Bin service—one of...

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49:18

Mt. Fuji Views, Skechers Shoes & Masters News –...

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2025/04/22

In this week’s episode of Golf in Japan, we head west of Tokyo to spotlight Yamanashi Prefecture—home to stunning mountain golf, legendary fruit, and half of Mount Fuji. KC, Damon, and Pro Joe dive into what makes Yamanashi such a hidden gem for golfers and travelers, including how its housing prices compare to Tokyo, and just how late you can be for a meeting in Japan (spoiler: don’t push it). Joe reflects on his golden mullet days while giving us his hot takes on the Masters and breaking do...

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33:11

Rory’s Redemption: Masters Recap & Oita Golf Adventures!

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2025/04/16

An emotional Rory McIlroy finally captures the Masters, and KC, Damon, and Ryan jump on the mic for an instant reaction show. A proud moment for KC, the resident Irishman, as he gives his countryman props for closing it out—but the big question remains: will Rory add more majors this year and beyond? The crew also recaps a few other big storylines: Justin Rose's strong showing, DeChambeau’s backyard pint stop, none of the crew's dark horse picks came through; Lowry had a tough +9 final round,...

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65:41

Masters Mayhem: Day 1 Reactions, LIV Drama &...

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2025/04/11

It’s that time of year—Masters week! Join KC, Damon, and Pro Joe as they break down all the action from Day 1 at Augusta, including their picks and bold predictions for the rest of the tournament. The crew dives into course changes, LIV players making a strong showing, and how good it feels to have all the best players in the world back on the same stage. Rory stumbles early, while Justin Rose surges ahead. Joe poses the million-dollar question: what would our Champions Dinner menu look like?...

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62:37

Mini Drivers, Saga Golf Gems & the Golfer Everyone...

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2025/04/04

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 Asi...

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52:52

Cherry Blossoms & Tiger’s New Flame

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2025/03/31

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 chip...

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47:16

Spring swings and random Rory wins The Players (and...

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2025/03/19

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 spot...

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99:50

Interview with PGA Tour's Travis Steiner

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2025/03/17

KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan review the 2025 Japan Golf Fair. This week's prefecture guide is Miyazaki, and the guys discuss the big news in Japan of the Caddie on the JLPGA tour who was simultaneously having an affair with 3 players! Later in the show, we are joined by Travis Steiner, Executive Director of the new Baycurrent Classic (Formerly ZOZO Championship). We discuss his journey, the challenges of building a successful tournament in Japan and what we can look forward to this fall...

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51:42

Trump saves golf (?) & Kagoshima travel essentials

Golf In Japan ·

2025/03/05

Join the full squad as they weigh in on Trump and golf, Kagoshima is our featured travel destination, the boys play some local links, featuring crazy wind and Golf Ojisans! The boys talk tour news and aren't too impressed with TGL- but are hopeful for creators involvement and LIV disappears from Japanese screens... Pro Joe tells us about the best 9 hole course in Tokyo (although not where you think it is! ) This and more on the latest episode! Today's Podcast is in association wit...

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57:50

Plentiful random golf news, Kochi Prefecture and...

Golf In Japan ·

2025/01/22

Join KC, Pro Joe, and Ryan (Damonless) as they navigate through the madness of a quintuple bogey on the PGA tour, and Youtuber Grant Horvat sponsors Mickelson's High Flyers on LIV... John Daly's hand is banged up (perhaps from smashing balls over a motorway on New Year's Eve!) We revisit Kochi prefecture and its wonderful courses, yuzu, and Katsuo fish, then get into another poor showing by TGL (now on its last chance with the boys) LIV Signs Irish prodigy Tom McKibbin despite Rory's advice.....

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63:21

TGL launch Reaction, Titleist Fairway Metals Drop!

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2025/01/20

Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan in a wide conversation on the new TGL league and reaction. Titleist drops the new GT1 Driver, fairway wood, and utility- and the boys give them a try and put them straight into the bag!Julie asks where should she play while here for the Osaka Expo? The tour finishes up in Hawaii with the Sony Open, and The Genesis will move because of the tragic fires in LA.Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceMe...

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49:54

Happy New Year! Matsuyama Dominates in Hawaii

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2025/01/08

Welcome one and all to Season 2 of the Golf n Japan podcast!. Kc, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan discuss New Year's resolutions and predictions- Will Rory win a major? Will Tiger get a top 10 this year on his road back to recovery? Matsuyama sets records in Kapalua at the first tournament back and we look at the new TGL, kicking off today. Titleist introduced their new 280 CC mini driver to the tour and we set out plans for the inaugural GIJ scramble; where the stakes are high!Today's Podcast is in...

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49:43

Happy Holidays! The PGA Tour announce the new...

Golf In Japan ·

2024/12/16

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 ...

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52:20

Haters gonna hate...

Golf In Japan ·

2024/12/09

The boys revisit Fukuoka and look forward to hearing about the redo of Fukuoka Classic by a friend of the podcast Ben Warren. Scottie Scheffler dominates at The Hero, Tiger is ripped and Tony Finn stays with the tour, that and the PGA Tour is poised to reveal the new sponsor of their Japan event, who could it be? The boys speculate…Listener question: How bad is winter golf in Japan? Golf in Japan receives some hate on Reddit and other random stuff such as hair transplants on Temu! ...

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44:00

Fuji golf views and evil greens in Chiba

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2024/12/03

Joe comes back from a Vietnam trip, Ryan plays 18 holes on a course with ‘Verticality’; Brick n’ Wood in Chiba, a favorite among ex-pats in Tokyo boasting one of the few gated communities in Japan. Damon talks about the best courses for Mount Fuji views; Fuji Classic and Fuji country club, open year-round and close to Gotemba area. Trash talking goes up a notch for the upcoming inaugural GIJ scramble . Listener question: What Apps or tips do the boys have for Japanese translation? Walking bar...

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