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BMW International Golf Challenge 2019 October 11th, The Royal Golf Club, Ibaraki

2019 sees the return of the ultimate 2-ball scramble open event: 'The BMW International Golf Challenge'. This is an event going from strength to strength both in popularity with the ex-pat golfing community here in Japan and also support from sponsors and the organizers- BMW themselves. A really cracking day is planned, that has EVERYTHING; a great course, scramble format with a shot-gun start, transportation laid on, fantastic food, drinks both on and off the course, car displays, models, over forty fantastic prizes, and to top it off, you could be driving away in a brand new BMW 8 series! If, of course, you are lucky enough to get an ace...

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Tokyo Beer and Golf Society (TBAGS) Beer and Golf- what's not to like?

For those in Tokyo who love GOLF, always wanna play, never play as often as they want... but not impartial to a beer or ten !!! Then this is the group for you!

The TBAGS or Tokyo Beer and Golf Society is partner to the SLAGS (Singapore Lager and Golf Society) and run by the always singing, always moving- I atolla of rock n rolla- - Andy K.

Don a dapper TBAGS uniform and join them for an unforgettable Japan Golf experience!

The guys have an open group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tokyotbags/
Ryo Ishikawa

Ryo Ishikawa A work in progress...

Regularly mentioned in the same sentence as Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler in the ‘youth movement’ sweeping world golf over the past few years, Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa would most likely admit that at this point in time he has not exactly set the world on fire in comparison. Not yet anyway. However, the ‘Bashful Prince’ as he is known to an adoring public at home is starting to come out of his shell internationally. It’s easy to forget that Ishikawa is so young. He’s still only 23 years old, several years younger than both Fowler, and like all Japanese players before him, has to contend with enormous hurdles in terms of language barriers, culture and environment to try to compete on a level playing field with his peers. A modest record in the four Majors (9 missed cuts in 14 starts through...

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Tokyo Beer and Golf Society (TBAGS) Beer and Golf- what's not to like?

For those in Tokyo who love GOLF, always wanna play, never play as often as they want... but not impartial to a beer or ten !!! Then this is the group for you!

The TBAGS or Tokyo Beer and Golf Society is partner to the SLAGS (Singapore Lager and Golf Society) and run by the always singing, always moving- I atolla of rock n rolla- - Andy K.

Don a dapper TBAGS uniform and join them for an unforgettable Japan Golf experience!

The guys have an open group on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/tokyotbags/
Ryo Ishikawa

Ryo Ishikawa A work in progress...

Regularly mentioned in the same sentence as Rory McIlroy and Rickie Fowler in the ‘youth movement’ sweeping world golf over the past few years, Japan’s Ryo Ishikawa would most likely admit that at this point in time he has not exactly set the world on fire in comparison. Not yet anyway. However, the ‘Bashful Prince’ as he is known to an adoring public at home is starting to come out of his shell internationally. It’s easy to forget that Ishikawa is so young. He’s still only 23 years old, several years younger than both Fowler, and like all Japanese players before him, has to contend with enormous hurdles in terms of language barriers, culture and environment to try to compete on a level playing field with his peers. A modest record in the four Majors (9 missed cuts in 14 starts through...
José Maria Olazábal

José Maria Olazábal 2012 Q&A from the AIR Magazine vaults

European Ryder Cup captain José Maria Olazábal has started the year in style, kicking off his own season with a strong showing in South Africa and revealing that he would announce his two captain’s picks on August 27, the Monday following the Johnnie Walker Championship at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perthshire, Scotland.

The two players he chooses will complete the 12-man European Ryder Cup team, which will travel to Medinah Country Club in Chicago to defend the trophy against the United States from September 28th to 30th. This will avoid the delicate situation that occurred in 2010, when captain Colin Montgomery had to make his picks before players had completed their tournaments in the United States. “We have made the decision regarding that, and the an- nouncement is going to...
Momoko Ueda

Momoko Ueda 2009 Q&A from the AIR Magazine vaults

Her 2007 successes—being the youngest Japanese golfer to top the JLPGA money list and winning the Mizuno Classic, which qualified her for the LPGA tour—helped her break out onto the international scene. She went on to represent Japan in the Golf World Cup and played at St. Andrews, all in the same year.

How is Momoko doing today? Although she did not have the impact of fellow countrywoman Ai Miyazato in her rookie season on the LPGA tour, Ueda is renowned for her focus, drive and ambition. We caught up with her between tournaments in the USA.
Matteo Manassero

Matteo Manassero “Europe’s New Seve”

The past several months have been nothing short of a roller-coaster ride for golf fans. Tiger (What on earth was he thinking?) Woods going from golf demi-god to arch villain in less time than it takes to shout “Fore!” Ryo Ishikawa shooting a sublime and record-breaking round of 58. And Rory McIlroy blowing away Phil Mickelson and the rest of the field with a course record 62 in the final round of the Quail Hollow Championship. What’s next for golf fans to dig their teeth into? Set your sights on Italy.
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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 If your ball strikes a fellow players ball on the fairway by accident, both players will play from where their balls lie. There will be no penalty...