who is the gm at the taiyo golf course on okinawa?

Did you know there is a golf course in Okinawa?

For the first time, aspects of American culture, such as rhythm and blues, rock and roll, A&W Root Beer and golf were introduced to Okinawa. Awase Meadows Golf Course earns the distinction of being the first course ever built on the island of Okinawa.

What is Taiyo Golf Club?

Although it replaced a legend in the form of the Awase Meadows Golf Course, the rich and historic legacy lives on at the new Taiyo Golf Club. The name Taiyo is derived from the Japanese kanji "sun", the literal translation is "Golf Club of the Sun." Taiyo is located in Uruma City near the Kurashiki Dam in central Okinawa.

Who can play Taiyo GC?

Taiyo is reserved for United States Department of Defense personnel, Japan Air Self Defense Force personnel, and Air Base employees. Guests with no status to US D.o.D., JASDF, or Yokota must be sponsored onto Taiyo GC, by an eligible member, in order to play the course.

What is awase Meadows Golf Course in Okinawa?

"This golf course was designed and is being constructed with the intention of becoming the top military golf course in the Pacific. In the hearts of many golfers on Okinawa, and many more that have left the island, the spirit of Awase Meadows Golf Course will live on.

How many yards is the golf course at the back of the golf course?

The course plays 6,645 yards from the back tees. It is a par 72 layout with both the first and 10th holes being par fives – par 36 on each nine.

Who said golf is a good walk spoiled?

Mark Twain said, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.”. The pro shop is spacious and carries a wide variety of apparel and golf accessories. The Taiyo logo ball makes a great addition to your golf ball collection.

Is the Japanese golf course tight?

The course is tight and puts a strong emphasis on accuracy off the tee. Like most of the Japanese courses, off-base, you’re either in play or you’ve lost the ball. The length of the course is not so long that you have to use a driver on every hole.

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