Opening Day 50th Cup

Event Details ⚙

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2027

Format: Individual Stableford

Category: Open

Entry Fee: JPY 10,780.00

Entry Method: Phone

The Opening Day 50th Cup is an open competition held monthly on the 17th of each month at Kikugawa Country Club. The event is open to all visitors on the day. Entry fees vary by month: for May, caddie fee is 19,580 JPY (4-ball) and self-play is 16,830 JPY (3-ball or more); for June and July, caddie fee is 13,580 JPY (4-ball) and self-play is 10,780 JPY (3-ball or more); for August, self-play is 9,430 JPY (3-ball or more) with lunch included and no entry fee. The competition format is W-Pelia (half-course scoring), with rankings determined by combining out-and-in scores. In case of tied net scores, gross score and then seniority determine the ranking. Tee markers: men use white, women use red; men aged 70-74 may use grey, and men 75+ may use red. Play follows JGA rules, local rules, and temporary local rules. Prizes include facility discount vouchers for future play, awarded to top positions (1st through 10th, 20th through 190th, plus best ball and best male). Winners receive prizes upon leaving or by post if they have already departed. No formal presentation ceremony is held.

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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.