Golf In Japan

This week, the boys catch up with Nick Voke at the International Series Japan for a laid-back but insightful conversation. From his journey in professional golf to his experiences in Japan, Nick shares his perspective on the evolving game — including the rise of YouTube golf and the growing influence of creator-driven content. The chat also touches on the Kiwi golf scene, with the origin story abo...

Kicking off 2026 and Season 3, the boys are back — starting with a look back at Joe’s questionable fashion choices from last year;) Starting with a preview of some new partner courses for 2026 - particularly in the Fuji area, including Dai Fuji Golf Club, Fuji Golf Course , Hayama Kokusai Country Club , and Gora Kadan Fuji Golf. The boys also share ther New Year’s resolutions, covering personal go...

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...

A look back at the Ryder Cup: KC, Damon, and Ryan pick through the good, bad, and ugly in the aftermath of the epic European win.  Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist: https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience

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 t...

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 challen...

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 th...

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....

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 ba...

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...

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). J...

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 b...

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 sur...

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 p...

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 simpl...

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 play...

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...

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 yo...

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 sh...

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. Toda...

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 tou...

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 n...

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 Jap...

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 scram...

The boys return as a full squad, getting straight in with a listener Monday: Ollie in Ohio asks: what resorts would you recommend in Okinawa? The boys talk about Atta Terrace, Kanucha and Miyako Jima, Okinawa’s colorful history gets explained by Ryan, and we learn of a psychedelic snake drink called ‘Habu’.  Listener Questions: Seik from Singapore asks: Do you need a handicap to play Japanese golf...