STG Open Competition (Titleist Cup)

Event Details ⚙

Date: Friday, 26 February 2027

Format: Individual Bogey

Category: Open

An 18-hole open competition at Shin-Tamamura Golf Course, part of the club's regular STG Open Competition series (this edition is the Titleist Cup). Open to individual amateur golfers - players may enter from a single person. Scoring is by the new Perya (bogey) system over 18 holes. The entry fee for comparable STG Open events is around 8,999 yen, inclusive of a meal and participation fee, though the fee for this specific date is not listed on the schedule. Open to visiting non-member golfers as an 'Open' competition.

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Venue

Shin-Tamamura Golf Course

佐波郡, Japan

Shin-Tamamura Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 facility located in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. The course features a flexible layout with multiple sets of tees, allowing for varying total yardages from 5,240 yards on the front three tees to 7,051 yards on the championship tees. The course rating ranges from 64.1 on the forward tees to 72.9 on the championship setup, providing a scalable challenge for golfers of different skill levels. The design emphasizes strategic shot-making over sheer distance, with a mix of par-3, par-4, and par-5 holes. The back nine is anchored by two significant par-5s: the 556-yard 15th hole and the 578-yard 11th hole, which is recommended as a key driving contest hole. The 15th hole serves as the signature par-5 on the back nine, offering a substantial test for long hitters. Conversely, the front nine features shorter, more technical holes, including the 164-yard 14th par-3, which is highlighted as a preferred hole for nearest-pin contests. Obstacles and local rules play a critical role in the course's difficulty. Out of bounds is marked by white stakes, while water hazards and penalty areas are delineated by yellow lines or stakes. The course enforces specific local rules for out-of-bounds shots on the 1st, 15th, and 16th holes, requiring players to tee off from a special forward tee for their fourth shot. Similarly, the 3rd hole features a water hazard that forces players to re-tee from a forward position if their initial drive lands in the water. These elements, combined with the varying tee lengths, create a course that demands precision and strategic course management.