Golf In Japan
Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insights and laughter as we reflect on our decades-long journey of living and playing golf in Japan. Whether you're a seasoned player or just getting into the swing of things, "Golf In Japan" promises to deliver a unique perspective and some good-natured fun. So, grab your clubs and tune in for an immersive golfing experience in the land of the rising sun!
About the hosts
4 foreigners living in Tokyo: KC from Ireland, Damon and Pro Joe from Australia, and Rookie golfer Ryan from the US take you on a relaxed, funny, and friendly discussion about two things they love; Golf and Japan!
Episodes
51 episodes
LIV in Japan, Mie Magic & Shipping Your Sticks Like a Pro
KC, Pro Joe, and Ryan kick off this week’s episode with a deep dive into the Asian Tour’s International Series in Japan, featuring LIV stars like Lucas Herbert and more. The spotlight prefecture is Mie—known as a cultural epicenter of Kansai wi...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:03:53
Mt. Fuji Views, Skechers Shoes & Masters News – Yamanashi Spotlight
In this week’s episode of Golf in Japan, we head west of Tokyo to spotlight Yamanashi Prefecture—home to stunning mountain golf, legendary fruit, and half of Mount Fuji. KC, Damon, and Pro Joe dive into what makes Yamanashi such a hidd...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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49:18
Rory’s Redemption: Masters Recap & Oita Golf Adventures!
An emotional Rory McIlroy finally captures the Masters, and KC, Damon, and Ryan jump on the mic for an instant reaction show. A proud moment for KC, the resident Irishman, as he gives his countryman props for closing it out—but the big question...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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33:11
Masters Mayhem: Day 1 Reactions, LIV Drama & Champions Dinner Disasters!
It’s that time of year—Masters week! Join KC, Damon, and Pro Joe as they break down all the action from Day 1 at Augusta, including their picks and bold predictions for the rest of the tournament. The crew dives into course changes, LIV players...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:05:41
Mini Drivers, Saga Golf Gems & the Golfer Everyone Loves to Hate
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan as they cover a broad—and somewhat random—range of topics. From the guys’ heights, weights, ailments, and golf games, to the latest gear news: the new Titleist mini driver drops April 18th, and Lab drops the TN...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:02:37
Cherry Blossoms & Tiger’s New Flame
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe and Ryan as they take discuss par-3 courses in Japan, cherry blossom madness kicks off in the south, and the boys break down the must-visit spots for sakura season. Joe isn’t thrilled about Kawana olf Club adding c...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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52:52
Spring swings and random Rory wins The Players (and steals an iPhone in the process!)
With KC away in Osaka, the boys kick off the show with some classic Irish jokes before diving into why our Golf Partner service is a game-changer for solo travelers. As cherry blossoms bloom and the weather warms up, they take a few swings at R...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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47:16
Interview with PGA Tour's Travis Steiner
KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan review the 2025 Japan Golf Fair. This week's prefecture guide is Miyazaki, and the guys discuss the big news in Japan of the Caddie on the JLPGA tour who was simultaneously having an affair with 3 players! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:39:50
Trump saves golf (?) & Kagoshima travel essentials
Join the full squad as they weigh in on Trump and golf, Kagoshima is our featured travel destination, the boys play some local links, featuring crazy wind and Golf Ojisans! The boys talk tour news and aren't too impressed with TGL- but are hope...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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51:42
Plentiful random golf news, Kochi Prefecture and Miura fittings in Tokyo!
Join KC, Pro Joe, and Ryan (Damonless) as they navigate through the madness of a quintuple bogey on the PGA tour, and Youtuber Grant Horvat sponsors Mickelson's High Flyers on LIV... John Daly's hand is banged up (perhaps from smashing balls ov...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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57:50
TGL launch Reaction, Titleist Fairway Metals Drop!
Join KC, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan in a wide conversation on the new TGL league and reaction. Titleist drops the new GT1 Driver, fairway wood, and utility- and the boys give them a try and put them straight into the bag!Julie asks where ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:03:21
Happy New Year! Matsuyama Dominates in Hawaii
Welcome one and all to Season 2 of the Golf n Japan podcast!. Kc, Damon, Pro Joe, and Ryan discuss New Year's resolutions and predictions- Will Rory win a major? Will Tiger get a top 10 this year on his road back to recovery? Matsuyama sets rec...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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49:54
Happy Holidays! The PGA Tour announce the new Baycurrent Classic in Japan
PGA tour announces the new Japan event to replace the ZOZO- The Baycurrent classic at Yokohama Country Club to much fanfare, with Hideki Matsuyama among others making an appearance at the presser. Pro Joe reveals his putting woes before his sen...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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49:43
Haters gonna hate...
The boys revisit Fukuoka and look forward to hearing about the redo of Fukuoka Classic by a friend of the podcast Ben Warren. Scottie Scheffler dominates at The Hero, Tiger is ripped and Tony Finn stays with the tour, that and the P...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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52:20
Fuji golf views and evil greens in Chiba
Joe comes back from a Vietnam trip, Ryan plays 18 holes on a course with ‘Verticality’; Brick n’ Wood in Chiba, a favorite among ex-pats in Tokyo boasting one of the few gated communities in Japan. Damon talks about the best courses for...
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44:00
Psychadelic Okinawa !
The boys return as a full squad, getting straight in with a listener Monday: Ollie in Ohio asks: what resorts would you recommend in Okinawa? The boys talk about Atta Terrace, Kanucha and Miyako Jima, Okinawa’s colorful history gets explained b...
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38:58
Ryan Pops his cherry! And new segments for the podcast
Ryan finally makes it to the course at the MK cup, and even though thwarted by bad weather, comes out with some nice swag! KC comes face to face with the mother of all Golden Orb spiders, we offer up a new segment with questions provided by lis...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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43:12
Ice monsters in Yamagata, Otaku and Pro Joe in Disneyland! Episode 31
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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52:02
ZOZO Championship week: KC gets a diss from Justin Thomas, Miyagi prefecture, and Ryan discovers Park Golf!
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 se...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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1:00:45
Episode 29: UFO's in Iwate Prefecture, Japan Open rough gets the better of Adam Scott
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...
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36:45
Episode 28 with Akita Prefecture, Hachiko the Dog, and we start Video Podcasting!
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 P...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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29:16
Presidents Cup - Surprisingly Entertaining!
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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50:01
Fuji Golf in Shizuoka Prefecture
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 discu...
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1:06:29
Golf in Mie- Japan's spiritual capital, Tour news & Solheim Cup and ZOZO announces line-up
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 heart...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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49:36
Companion Golf, ZOZO previewed and Pachinko explained!
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, le...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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57:20