Skip to navigation Skip to main content

BMW International Golf Challenge Friday, June 9th, 2017

The BMW International Golf Challenge is a 2 person, best-ball scramble event happening June 9th.

The competition is an Open event, two man teams can register here: www.bmwgolfjapan.com

With prizes galore and a new 5 series up for grabs if you get an Ace, the event promoises to be a highlight on the Ex-pat golfing calendar! 

Details

Schedule & Location:

  • Friday June 9, 2017
  • 8:45 Full shotgun start (please arrive before 8:15 for instructions and group photo)
  • Taiheiyo Minori Course (Home of the LPGA Tour Event)
  • 3:00 Awards ceremony with buffet and open bar
  • 4:30 Departure (*times subject to change)

Price ¥25,000 Per Player Includes:

  • Green fee
  • Return bus (subject to availability)
  • On course food and drinks
  • Awards ceremony with buffet and open bar
  • Fantastic prizes

Prizes:

  • All players will receive a goody bag!

  • Winning team will receive the
    BMW INTERNATIONAL GOLF CHALLENGE trophy
  • BMW rentals for one week
  • Golf bags supplied by Callaway Golf
  • Weekend golf break at Taiheiyo G.C.

Prizes will also be awarded for runner up teams, longest drive,
closest to the pins and best dressed team!

Sponsors:

  • Air
  • Tokyo American Club
  • Rain Interactive
  • Taiheiyo Club

SIGN UP HERE

Hole in one Prize!

The all-new 5 series
Share

More on Air

What happens if your ball strikes another players ball? Golfing Rules, Seriously!

On the course this past weekend, I putt from just off the green and my ball struck my playing partners ball, knocking it closer to the hole.

After a quick giggle, we began to discuss the ruling, 'I'll play from there and its a one-shot penalty for you' my friend said. 'I was off the green' I said, 'Doesn't matter' he said. Right, I said. 'Hang on, and I'll consult the rule book'.

Luckily, I had The R&A's Rules of Golf on my phone (Well worth a download and it's FREE)

Without quoting the book verbatim, there are basically three scenarios which you should be mindful of:

On the Fairway (updated June 14th, 2023) If your ball strikes a fellow player's ball on the fairway by accident, The 9.6 rule comes into affect, meaning If my ball...

What happens if I ground my club in a bunker? The new rules of golf explained

In 2020, the US Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) made several changes to the rules of golf.

One major change was to the "drop procedure" when a ball is lost or out of bounds. Players are now allowed to drop the ball from shoulder height, rather than knee height, making the process more consistent and less prone to mistakes. Another change was to the rule regarding penalty strokes. Players will no longer be penalized for accidentally moving a ball on the green, such as when marking or lifting it.

Additionally, players are now allowed to repair almost any damage to the course, such as spike marks on the green. The changes also include simplifying the rules for bunkers, allowing players to touch or move loose impediments...