Opening Day Anniversary 50th Cup

Event Details ⚙

Date: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

The Opening Day Anniversary 50th Cup (開場日記念 50th cup) is an open competition held monthly at Kikugawa Country Club. The event takes place on the 17th of each month (April through March). Eligibility is open to all visitors on the day. The competition uses W-Peria format (half-aggregated stableford scoring), with rankings determined by combining out-and-in scores. In case of tied net scores, gross score and then seniority determine the ranking. Men use white tees, women use red tees, with special tee allowances for men aged 70-74 (grey) and 75+ (red). Prizes include facility usage discount vouchers for future play, awarded to top positions (1st through 10th, 20th-190th, and best ball/best gross). Winners receive prizes upon leaving or by post if they have already departed. No formal prize ceremony is held. Entry fees vary by month and booking type (caddie-assisted or self-play). The competition follows JGA rules and local rules.

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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.