With a Continuous Challenging Spirit: The 500-Day Journey of Step Golf and Xander Schauffele
Indoor golf school 'Step Golf' announced that over 500 days have passed since its ambassador contract with professional golfer Xander Schauffele. During this period, they have jointly promoted the development of golf in Japan and contributed to a Well-being society through activities such as launching a support site for Schauffele, interacting with junior golfers, and celebrating his PGA Tour victory.
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Scenes from the ambassador appointment ceremony held at Step Golf Shibuya Sakuragaoka Showroom (Left: Takayoshi Enomoto, Representative Director of Step Golf)
Step Golf, the world's largest indoor golf school with over 100,000 cumulative members, is pleased to announce that approximately 500 days have passed since signing an ambassador contract with world-class professional golfer Xander Schauffele.
Step Golf announced its ambassador contract with Xander Schauffele in October 2024. The period of over 500 days since then has not been merely a sponsorship, but a time when they walked together to invigorate Japanese golf and to make Japanese society a more Well-being place.
## STEPGOLF Brand Ambassador Appointment Event
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000073004.html
During this time, Step Golf opened the "Xander Schauffele Official Support Site" to let as many people as possible know the charm of Xander Schauffele, a golfer who possesses not only world-class skills but also a wonderful personality. The site has continued to convey Schauffele's unknown side and records of his weekly battles.
## Xander Schauffele Official Support Site
https://esg-xander.com/
STEPGOLF x Xander Schauffele Support Site
Furthermore, at the Japan Golf Fair in 2025, there was a surprise where the extremely busy Xander Schauffele directly answered questions from Japanese junior golfers! He generously shared his experiences with the young generation who will lead the future.
Moreover, his dramatic victory at the PGA Tour "Baycurrent Classic" held at Yokohama Country Club in October 2025 excited all of Japan and brought great enthusiasm to members and staff at all stores. On the final day, staff, including Representative Director Takayoshi Enomoto, directly cheered him on at the course, experiencing a great sense of unity.
## PGA Tour "Baycurrent Classic Powered by LEXUS" Victory
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000073004.html
STEPGOLF Times03
Schauffele's remarkable success worldwide and in Japan has, needless to say, had a positive impact on Step Golf's business aspects, and even more so, it has greatly contributed to society by lowering the barrier to golf and increasing the number of beginners.
This initiative of over 500 days is an invaluable asset for us at Step Golf, and at the same time, it has had an extremely positive impact on Japanese golf. Step Golf will continue to support Xander Schauffele with the slogan "Go for the next STEP."
## Step Golf Co., Ltd.
Step Golf Co., Ltd. opened its first store in Akishima City, Tokyo, in 2012 with the concept of "Let's have a golf garden in your usual town." It operates indoor golf schools with 827 bays and 159 stores* (as of April 2026 *including stores preparing for opening). With over 100,000 cumulative members, it boasts the world's largest number of bays and members among indoor golf schools. Moving forward, it plans to open new stores for further nationwide expansion, aiming to be a facility where golf feels familiar.
In addition to the indoor golf school business, it is expanding its activities to become a Well-being creation company that supports a healthier and better life for all people, regardless of age or gender, by allowing them to experience the joy of physical activity and the pleasure of spending time with friends who share the same hobby through the sport of golf.
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Step Golf Co., Ltd.
Representative: Takayoshi Enomoto, Representative Director
Head Office Location: 9-17 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: November 9, 2012
Corporate Website: https://stepgolf-inc.jp/
【Contact Information】
Step Golf Public Relations
TEL: 03-5244-5539 Email: cc@stepgolf.co.jp
Step Golf, the world's largest indoor golf school with over 100,000 cumulative members, is pleased to announce that approximately 500 days have passed since signing an ambassador contract with world-class professional golfer Xander Schauffele.
Step Golf announced its ambassador contract with Xander Schauffele in October 2024. The period of over 500 days since then has not been merely a sponsorship, but a time when they walked together to invigorate Japanese golf and to make Japanese society a more Well-being place.
## STEPGOLF Brand Ambassador Appointment Event
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000106.000073004.html
During this time, Step Golf opened the "Xander Schauffele Official Support Site" to let as many people as possible know the charm of Xander Schauffele, a golfer who possesses not only world-class skills but also a wonderful personality. The site has continued to convey Schauffele's unknown side and records of his weekly battles.
## Xander Schauffele Official Support Site
https://esg-xander.com/
STEPGOLF x Xander Schauffele Support Site
Furthermore, at the Japan Golf Fair in 2025, there was a surprise where the extremely busy Xander Schauffele directly answered questions from Japanese junior golfers! He generously shared his experiences with the young generation who will lead the future.
Moreover, his dramatic victory at the PGA Tour "Baycurrent Classic" held at Yokohama Country Club in October 2025 excited all of Japan and brought great enthusiasm to members and staff at all stores. On the final day, staff, including Representative Director Takayoshi Enomoto, directly cheered him on at the course, experiencing a great sense of unity.
## PGA Tour "Baycurrent Classic Powered by LEXUS" Victory
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000152.000073004.html
STEPGOLF Times03
Schauffele's remarkable success worldwide and in Japan has, needless to say, had a positive impact on Step Golf's business aspects, and even more so, it has greatly contributed to society by lowering the barrier to golf and increasing the number of beginners.
This initiative of over 500 days is an invaluable asset for us at Step Golf, and at the same time, it has had an extremely positive impact on Japanese golf. Step Golf will continue to support Xander Schauffele with the slogan "Go for the next STEP."
## Step Golf Co., Ltd.
Step Golf Co., Ltd. opened its first store in Akishima City, Tokyo, in 2012 with the concept of "Let's have a golf garden in your usual town." It operates indoor golf schools with 827 bays and 159 stores* (as of April 2026 *including stores preparing for opening). With over 100,000 cumulative members, it boasts the world's largest number of bays and members among indoor golf schools. Moving forward, it plans to open new stores for further nationwide expansion, aiming to be a facility where golf feels familiar.
In addition to the indoor golf school business, it is expanding its activities to become a Well-being creation company that supports a healthier and better life for all people, regardless of age or gender, by allowing them to experience the joy of physical activity and the pleasure of spending time with friends who share the same hobby through the sport of golf.
【Company Profile】
Company Name: Step Golf Co., Ltd.
Representative: Takayoshi Enomoto, Representative Director
Head Office Location: 9-17 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Capital: 100 million yen
Established: November 9, 2012
Corporate Website: https://stepgolf-inc.jp/
【Contact Information】
Step Golf Public Relations
TEL: 03-5244-5539 Email: cc@stepgolf.co.jp