The following business concerning those who wish to participate in tour tournaments.Charity competitions and other charity activities.Instruction of golf to children and other volunteer activities.Dispatch of tour members to foreign golf tournaments and other international exchanges related to golf tournaments.Acting as Japan's representative in international organizations related to golf tournaments, maintaining close cooperation with overseas golf tournament governing bodies.Publication of materials related to tour tournaments.Other necessary activities to achieve the purposes of this organization.
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Yuta Sugiura earned one victory on the U.S. second-tier tour in August this season and finished 21st in the points standings, narrowly missing out on promotion to the PGA Tour next season. He said his adaptability and skills improved in a different environment, reflecting that he had “grown overall.” He aims to win at Gotemba, where he will compete on the Japan Tour for the first time in a while.
Yuta Sugiura, who competed on the U.S. second-tier tour this season, won a tournament in August and finished the season 21st in the points standings. Although he did not earn promotion to the PGA Tour for next season, he says he felt his overall game improve while playing in a different environment. After returning to Japan, he aims to win on the Japan Tour.
Ryō Ishikawa returned to domestic play for the first time in nearly half a year since the Chunichi Crowns in April. He appeared in 24 games on the U.S. Korn Ferry Tour, finished in the top 10 three times, and achieved his best result with a third-place finish at the 2024 Okeechobee Classic in June. Although he did not earn PGA Tour status, he reflected on his current form and emphasized the importance of addressing green-side challenges and judgment.
Twenty-three-year-old rookie Rintaro Nakano declared his professional status on November 11 last year and made his debut at the tournament that same week. A sponsorship agreement with Taiheiyo Club was also announced. In 2026, he competed in 18 tournaments, made 14 cuts, and finished 36th in the points ranking, but did not earn a seed. Reflecting that slowing down his play and his desire to win had hindered his chances, he said that going forward he would focus first on playing good golf.
The Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Pacific Masters will be held from November 12 to 15 at the Pacific Club Gotemba Course in Gotemba City, Shizuoka Prefecture. Ambassador Ryō Ishikawa will compete, aiming for his fifth win at the tournament. Free admission "V Point Area" and "Gotemba Ramen Festa" are also scheduled.
Hideki Matsuyama, the 2014 champion, is set to compete in the 53rd Dunlop Phoenix Tournament, which will be held at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture from November 19 to 22. This will be his fourth consecutive appearance and his 12th overall. Matsuyama said he aims to win this year and will enter the tournament in top form. Four overseas invited players are also scheduled to compete.
Advance tickets for the Mitsui Sumitomo VISA Taiheiyo Masters, to be held November 12–15 at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, have been on sale since September 1. Ryo Ishikawa has confirmed his participation as the tournament ambassador. A free-entry “V Point Area” and the “Gotemba Ramen Festa” are also planned.
Tickets for watching the "Dunlop Phoenix Tournament" held at Phoenix Country Club in Miyazaki Prefecture from November 19 to 22 are on sale. Pre-sale daily tickets are 1,000 yen cheaper than day-of tickets, and early-bird tickets available until September 30 are another 500 yen cheaper. Tickets with special golf course discounts and official tournament calendar exchange coupons are also available.
The total prize money for the Sumitomo Mitsui Visa Taiheiyo Masters, to be held November 12–15 at Taiheiyo Club Gotemba Course in Shizuoka Prefecture, has been set at 150 million yen. The winner will receive 30 million yen and 525 points.