Episodes
Join the full squad with KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan as they delve into Tokyo Disneyland and the Japanese Otaku culture. Visit Yamagata in the prefecture of the week on our Tohoku swing. Lots of discussion with tour news including ZOZO's best and worst hair, the Iwai twins back to winning ways, and Ryan preparing to make his playing debut at the MK cup. Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceFeatured: Yamagata prefecture:https://g...
Published 11/04/24
Join KC, Pro Joe, and Ryan for episode #30, the guys share some interesting ZOZO Championship anecdotes, the highlight of which is KC getting a diss from Justin Thomas! Miyagi Prefecture is the prefecture of the week, Pro Joe plans his senior tour debut, while KC and Ryan head to Mizuno to check out their Tokyo Shop. Ryan discovers Park Golf- the Japanese version of mini golf, and Joe raves about the new PROV 1X left Dash ball. That and more on Episode # 30!Today's Podcast is in associa...
Published 10/27/24
KC, Joe, Damon and Ryan explore the beautiful Iwate prefecture and discuss UFO's and the supernatural, while Joe recounts the recent Asian Amateur in Gotemba, before delving into the Japan open and its ridonculous rough- Adam Scott is not a fan having miss the cut by 11! Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceFeatured: Iwate prefecture:https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/iwate
Published 10/26/24
An experimental episode with KC, Damon, and Ryan, filming the podcast in Golf In Japan HQ in downtown Tokyo! The Prefecture of the Week is Akita, famous for Hachiko the faithful hound, and we check out the tour news; the highlight of which is Pro Joe picking up Rubbish and LIV players out in force at the Dunhill Links. Watch this episode on the Golf In Japan Youtube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eicgG627Pgk&t=273sToday's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-ja...
Published 10/24/24
Join KC, Damon and Ryan on a far roaming journey through Japan's wild and beautiful Aomori prefecture, the conversation also goes far and wide chat about the Ainu tribes of Japan, the golfing Sumo of Japan, the amazing Ryu Takeda absolutely on a tear this season on the Japan ladies tour, and finally recap on what was an entertaining yet forgone President's cup in Canada.Today's Podcast is in association with Titleist:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceFeatured: Aomoriprefect...
Published 10/09/24
KC, Damon, Pro Joe with Ryan returning from a dodgy back discuss the cooling weather, arguably the most famous course in Japan- Kawana, and Shizuoka prefecture. We look forward to the presidents cup, Ripper GC wins the LIV team event, and discuss Rory's second place woes at Wentworth. Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceFeatured: Shizuoka Golf Courses:https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/shizuoka Mentioned: Ramjet Guest House:...
Published 09/29/24
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe delve straight into the Prefecture of the Week- Mie, one of the best golf and cultural destinations in Japan. Golf news and discussion about the ZOZO lineup, Liv gifts Rahm a championship ring of the ages, More Rory heartbreak at the Irish Open, Solheim Cup drama with Leona Maguire, and we discuss the dwindling spectatorship for the Japan tours. Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceMie Prefecture Cour...
Published 09/20/24
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe are back after an unintended technical hiatus, KC heads to the press day at ZOZO, companion golf legend Mic calls in to help with a shameless plug for the service, Nagano and Aichi are our prefectures of the fortnight, learn about Pachinko, hear what's happening from the world of professional golf, and Pro Joe announces he will try for the Senior Japan tour next year! Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience A...
Published 09/14/24
Pro Joe is back from Europe having played the Olympic venue and the oldest course in the world, Yamanashi features as our prefecture of the week, Matsuyama wins the first PGA tour playoff event in epic fashion, and LIV announces Japan in its 2025 schedule.Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experienceYamanashi Golf Courses:https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/yamanashi
Published 08/25/24
KC, Damon and Ryan chat about Obon, the prefecture of the week- Kanagawa, give Joe some absentee abuse, discuss Matt Kuchar doing the most random move in professional golf, and In keeping with the prefecture of the week theme- bring in Kanagawa Country Club President Taka to chat about bringing a young vibe to Japanese golf, the background of his family's course and we also learn a lot about Japanese wagyu from his other entrepreneurial endeavors.Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcas...
Published 08/20/24
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan as we review the refreshing men's competition at the Olympics. Tokyo is our prefecture of the week, which although doesn't offer a lot of golf course options- its still a golf hotbed and we still love it! The new Golf In Japan Swag has dropped, so learn how to get some in our first giveaway, and everyone gets ready to game the new GT drivers this weekend! Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 08/08/24
KC, Damon, Pro Joe and Ryan look forward to some Olympic golf from Paris, we explore Ibaraki prefecture and the Love/hate relationship with the Japanese delicacy of nato! Pro Joe gets fit for the GT and we discuss the best (and worst) non-golf experiences to do in Japan. Add to that the latest news from the tours, more LIV talk and Ryan gets a lesson in fundamentals from Joe! Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 08/02/24
With KC back at home, DJ, Pro Joe, and Ryan use the opportunity to give him some stick! Gifu is the prefecture of the week- complete with a history lesson from Ryan, the open enthralled and entertained like nothing else, and the guys settle into another sweltering week in Japan as they get ready to sweat through the Olympics! Titleist Fitting in Japan sponsors this podcast:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 07/26/24
An action-packed show started with Donald Trump making his tee time the day after getting shot! We explore Chiba prefecture and talk about Tokyoite's favorite courses, Bobby Mc and the infamous drop that broke the internet... Furue wins big at the Evian, Netflix appoints Keegan Bradley as the next US Ryder Cup captain, Ryan overcomes driving range golf glove pressure (by wearing a glove) and we preview the last major of the year; The Open at Royal Troon, all this and more on Golf In Japan!Thi...
Published 07/18/24
Hokkaido features on today's show, KC, Damon and Ryan talk to Ron from the Park Hyatt and find whats cool (literally) to do while in Niseko. We discuss tour news: low scores at the John Deere, preview this weeks Genesis Open, the European Tour says goodbye to Bernhard Langer, Ryan learns how to to do a tempura, and lightening strikes in Tokyo during the Tokyo elections! This podcast is sponsored by Titleist Fitting in Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 07/14/24
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe talk about the new GT driver - First impressions at their Tokyo fitting before its global launch, we talk about Tokyo's closest neighbor Saitama prefecture, as the Japan summer heat kicks in, Fujita's ALMOST US Senior Open breakthrough, and all the latest tour news and more on Golf In Japan #19! Podcast Sponsored by Titleist Fitting in Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 07/03/24
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan from the rainy season in Tokyo, we visit Gunma prefecture to the north of Tokyo and talk about all the tour news including, Scheffler's dominance, great performances by Ishikawa and Koiwai in Japan, and Ryan looks forward to making his course debut. Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 06/25/24
A skeleton crew of KC and Damon dissect the entertaining 2024 US Open, what went wrong for Rory and right for Bryson. We delve into Tochigi prefecture ( a place where some of us play a lot of golf!) And the boys are joined by a special guest: Tim, a Golf In Japan customer who while over visiting happened to bag an ace in Hyogo! Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 06/19/24
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe talk about Fukushima prefecture and recount stories of their Tohoku Earthquake experiences. The US Open kicks off this weekend, and anticipation mounts to see how the difficult Pinehurst No.2 plays, and if Tiger can make the cut! This and More!Sponsored by Titleist FItting In Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/titleist-fitting-experience
Published 06/13/24
Join KC, Damon, Paulie B and Ryan 'Shooter' for a fast 30 minutes of dissing Pro Joe, we talk about Niigata Prefecture and its wonderful Sake and beef as well as recap of the Women's US Open and the Canadian Open. Why Handicap systems don't really matter in Japan and advise Ryan on which Youtube Golfers are worth a look, all this and more shinanigans than you can shake a stick at!This Podcast is sponsored by Titleist, and their amazing Fitting Experience in Japan:https://golf-in-japan.com/tit...
Published 06/07/24
After a two-week hiatus, the boys are back and with a new voice- Ryan, exploring Toyama prefecture, catching up on an eventful two-week stretch in the professional game, and as always, random chats about golf and life in Japan!Mentioned in the podcast:Toyama PrefectureSetouchi Golf Resort Spa & Golf Resort Kuji
Published 05/29/24
This week KC, Damon, and Paulie B. meet as always to chat about Pro Joe's dress style?? we highlight the beautiful Ishikawa prefecture and the rebuilding of the region following the New Year's Day quake. We learn of the new resorts section on the Golf In Japan website, and we get uber-serious about the LIV V PGA Tour debate, all while looking forward to the PGA Tour Championship and supporting our patriotic picks this weekend. What more could you want?
Published 05/17/24
KC, Damon, and Pro Joe have an early morning/giddy meetup in beautiful sunny Tokyo while talking about Fukui prefecture and their dinosaurs, also the dinosaurs and other wildlife at the ISPS Handa, and LIV golf has a really good weekend down under in Adelaide, tour wrap up and more.... Referenced in the podcast: Fukui on Golf in Japan: https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/fukuiOcean Palace Golf course: https://golf-in-japan.com/courses/nagasaki/ocean-palace-golf-club-resort
Published 05/04/24
This week, a brief podcast from the guys, KC and Damon chat about Shiga prefecture, tour news, and having kids in Japan... while Pro Joe is on duty at the DP World Tour event: The ISPS Handa Championship. KC also heads to the event and catches up with fellow Irishman and tournament director Darrell to chat a little more about staging an event in Japan.
Published 04/26/24