174th Akitsubara Senior Open Competition

Three-day senior open competition (174th edition) held at Akitsubara Golf Club on 28, 29 and 30 October 2026. Open to men and women aged 65 or over (age as of the event date; proof of age required at reception). The name contains 'Open' and the club explicitly invites family and friends, with separate guest (non-member) pricing, so visiting golfers may enter. Format is 18-hole stroke play using the Double Perya scoring method, with a 6-inch place in the general area and one-grip putting on the green permitted; ties are broken by lower handicap, then older age, then countback from the 18th hole, with a three-day total. Entry is by phone only from 10:00 on 28 September 2026 (entry line 0745-66-2555), limited to 20 groups per day (60 groups total). Guest (non-member) playing fee is 14,850 yen for players aged 70 and over and 15,800 yen for those under 70; the fee includes caddie, ride cart, lunch and entry. Prizes are luxury goods, distributed by post after play (no prize-giving, players disperse after finishing). Cancellations from 3:00 pm two days before the play date incur a 3,000 yen per-person fee. Contact Akitsubara Golf Club, 1075 Asamachi, Kizugawa, Nara, tel 0745-66-2501.

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