Opening Day Anniversary 50th Cup

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Date: Thursday, 17 September 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Fee: JPY 10,780.00

Entry Method: Phone

The Opening Day Anniversary 50th Cup is an open competition held monthly on the 17th of each month (April through March) at Kikugawa Country Club. The September event is scheduled for 2026-09-17. Entry is open to all visitors on the day. The competition is played in W-Perier format (half-course aggregate), where players compete on either the front nine or back nine depending on tee time, with rankings determined by the combined net score of both halves. In the event of a tie on net score, the gross score takes precedence, followed by seniority. Prize certificates valid for future play are awarded to top finishers (1st through 10th, 20th-190th, and Best Ball/Best Male categories, subject to participant numbers). Prizes are distributed at the front desk upon departure; no formal presentation ceremony is held. Handicap players use white tees (men), red tees (women), grey tees (men aged 70-74), or red tees (men aged 75+). The event follows JGA rules and local course regulations. Entry fee for September self-play is 10,780 JPY (tax included); caddie fee is 13,530 JPY (tax included) for 4-ball groups.

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Venue

Kikugawa Country Club

静岡県, Japan

Kikugawa Country Club is a flat and wide 18-hole layout located in Tomita, Kikugawa City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Situated just a short drive from the Tomei Expressway's Kikugawa Interchange, the course opened in 1976 and recently marked its 50th anniversary. The total yardage varies by tee box, ranging from 5,733 yards from the front tees to 6,730 yards from the back tees, with a consistent par of 72 across all configurations. The course is characterized by its wide fairways and a balanced mix of hole lengths. The front nine totals 36 holes and 3,328 yards from the back tees, featuring a long par-5 sixth hole at 504 yards and a short par-3 eighth at 156 yards. The back nine adds another 36 holes and 3,402 yards, highlighted by the demanding 15th hole, a 551-yard par-5, and the 17th, a 532-yard par-5 that serves as the course's longest stretch. The layout includes three par-3s, five par-4s, and three par-5s on each nine, providing a varied test for golfers of different skill levels. Kikugawa Country Club hosts a variety of regular tournaments and events throughout the year, including the "Kikugawa City Tourism Association Cup" and the "Oimoya Cup." The club also organizes the annual "Opening Day Anniversary 50th Cup" held on the 17th of every month to commemorate its founding. These events often include handicap competitions and prize incentives, reflecting the club's long-standing commitment to community engagement and competitive play.