Soda Nikka Cup

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 18 July 2026

Category: Open

Entry Method: Online

The Soda Nikka Cup is a golf competition held at Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama in Ehime Prefecture, Japan. The event takes place on July 18, 2026. This is a recurring competition series run by the club, with multiple entries scheduled throughout the month (running from approximately July 18 to July 26, 2026). The club offers both caddie-assisted and self-play options with tee times available for groups of 2, 3, or 4 players. Entry can be made through the club's online booking system. Standard dress code applies. The club is located at 45-1 Yanagiyacho Otsubo, Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture 790-2641. For 2026, caddie-assisted play costs 21,910 yen (tax included) for weekday 4-ball, 24,290 yen for 3-ball, and 29,060 yen for 2-ball; self-play costs 17,510 yen for 4-ball, 18,425 yen for 3-ball, and 20,260 yen for 2-ball on weekdays. Weekend/holiday rates are higher. Cancellation fees apply: 12,000 yen per group (3,000 yen per person) for caddie-assisted and 4,000 yen per group (1,000 yen per person) for self-play, depending on cancellation timing.

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Venue

Elleair GC

愛媛県, Japan

Elleair Golf Club Matsuyama is an 18-hole, par-72 course located in Matsuyama, Ehime Prefecture, set on a hillside within the Seto Inland Sea National Park. Opened in May 1992, the layout spans 6,598 yards from the back tees with a JGA Course Rating of 72.1. The course is designed to offer strategic variety, with each hole presenting distinct challenges that require precise shot-making and course management. The terrain features undulating fairways and greens that demand careful navigation, particularly given the elevation changes and the influence of wind conditions common to the region. The front nine begins with a demanding par-4 first hole, a downhill shot where a beach bunker on the right and a mounded left side test the opening drive. The third hole, a long par-3, features a green protected by water on the front and right, while the seventh hole is a dogleg right where the green is not visible from the tee, requiring players to aim at specific cypress trees. The back nine introduces further complexity, starting with the tenth hole, a key par-4 that plays straight but slopes right to left. The eleventh hole offers a downhill tee shot with OB on the left, while the twelfth is a short, downhill par-3 with a multi-tiered green that significantly alters the difficulty depending on pin placement. Notable holes include the ninth, a par-5 that encourages aggressive play for birdie, and the sixteenth, a par-3 with a large, sloping green that is susceptible to the wind. The course is known for its strategic depth, where avoiding hazards like the bunkers on the fourth and the water on the third is crucial for maintaining score. The layout requires players to manage their distance carefully, particularly on the approach shots where green slopes and grass grain can affect putting lines. Elleair GC Matsuyama has a significant history in professional golf, serving as the host venue for the Elleair Ladies Open, an LPGA Japan Tour event that began in 1982. The tournament has produced memorable moments, including victories by players such as Yumiko Hachigashi, who recorded a hole-in-one during the 1987 edition, and Michiko Okada, who set a record for the oldest winner on the tour at age 50 in 1995. The course continues to be a key stop on the LPGA Japan Tour schedule, maintaining its reputation as a challenging and strategic test for professional players.