Fruit Tournament

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 06 August 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Fee: JPY 2,200.00

Entry Method: Phone


The Fruit Tournament (フルーツ大会) is an open individual 9-hole competition held at Sanko 72 Country Club's West Course on August 6, 2026. The event uses a 9-hole scoring method (front nine only) with New Peria (stableford) scoring. The competition is open to all golfers regardless of gender, age, or membership status—members, visitors, and guests are all welcome to enter. Entry can be made by phone, fax, or email. The entry fee is 2,200 JPY (tax included), which covers green fees, lunch, facility charges, consumption tax, and development levy. Participants play with their own carts (self-play), and GPS devices or mobile rangefinders are permitted. All entrants receive prizes; prizes are awarded to positions 1st through 12th (or up to 21st depending on field size), with additional prizes for every third place beyond that. There is no formal prize-giving ceremony for the 9-hole standard events; prizes are distributed individually in the lobby after players complete their round. Tee times are available from 3 months in advance. Walk-in entries are accepted on the day until 8:30 AM. The club is located at 2179 Iwasaki, Yoi-machi, Takasaki City, Gunma Prefecture 370-2131, with shuttle bus service available by reservation.


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Venue

Sanko 72 Country Club

群馬県, Japan

Sanko 72 Country Club is a dual-course facility located in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, featuring an East Course and a West Course, each comprising 18 holes and 72 par. Situated near the Joishi Interchange of the Joshinetsu Expressway and a short drive from Takasaki Station on the Joetsu Shinkansen, the club is known for its accessibility and minimal closure due to snow. The East Course is characterized by flat, spacious fairways and wider roughs, offering a relaxed playing experience. In contrast, the West Course presents a variety of scenarios, providing a different strategic challenge for golfers. The East Course features a par 36 layout with a total yardage of 3,357 yards from the regular tees. Notable holes include the par-5 7th at 505 yards and the par-5 15th at 517 yards, which are recommended for driving distance competitions. The 4th hole, a par 3 at 176 yards from the regular tees, is designated for nearest pin contests. The West Course also plays to par 36, with a regular tee yardage of 3,113 yards. It includes long par-5s such as the 3rd hole at 563 yards and the 16th at 512 yards, with the 7th hole recommended for driving distance. The West Course’s 2nd hole, a par 3 at 154 yards, is marked for nearest pin competitions. The facility has a history of hosting professional tournaments, having featured notable players such as Aoki, Oozaki, and E. Els. It regularly hosts open competitions for members and visitors, with various themed events and prize structures. The club includes an on-site hotel with approximately 250 rooms, a restaurant, and a large marble bath, allowing for overnight stays and full-day visits. The course is designed to accommodate both beginners and professional-oriented players, with distinct characteristics for each of its two 18-hole layouts.