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It’s golf Tiger, but not as we know it: April 24th, 2009By gaijingolfer; Question for you: what’s the earliest time you’ve ever eaten lunch? I’m sure most of you would answer 11.30am or midday but if you ever play golf in Japan, there’s a good chance you’ll be tucking into a half-time curry rice at 10 or sometimes 9 in the morning and washing it down with an ice » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

Enter the Dracon: March 27th, 2009By gaijingolfer; In my first 2 blogs, I explained about the changing face of golf in Japan and also gave you a quick guide on how to get out on the course. This time, I’d like to explain about a very traditional aspect of golf in Japan; the Shin Peria competition. Japanese golfers love having fun competitions and » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

A newbies guide to golf in Japan: March 13th, 2009By gaijingolfer; In my first blog, I armed you with the knowledge that you don’t necessarily need to sell a kidney to finance a round of golf. Now, let’s see if I can help you make your way onto the first tee. A newbies guide to…. Where to buy golf gear? Not surprisingly, golf shops are in abundance in » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

Foreigner-friendly fairways that won’t bogey your bank account: February 27th, 2009By gaijingolfer; November 4th, 1999 @ a golf course in Chiba. (Translated conversation) Waitress: What would you like? Me: I’ll have toast and coffee please Golfing partner 1: A mug of beer please Golfing partner 2: Me too Golfing partner 3: Lemon Sour please It was 7.30am on a Thursday morning and I was experiencing my first taste of golf, Japan style. “I’m going » Continue Reading; CommentsComments

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