Holding 'Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan', Japan's Largest Virtual Golf Tournament at Driving Ranges
GDO will host the 'Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan,' a nationwide virtual golf tournament utilizing Toptracer Range tech across 142 driving ranges. Qualifiers begin in May 2026, with the finals virtually held at Kawana Hotel Golf Course.
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Golf Digest Online Inc. (hereafter, GDO) will once again host 'Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan' (hereafter, TTR MASTERS), Japan's largest virtual golf tournament set in driving ranges nationwide.
Last year's inaugural event provided a new play style to golfers nationwide and concluded with great success. In its second year, welcoming Sansan Inc. as a sponsor, the tournament will hold qualifiers at facilities equipped with 'Toptracer Range' (hereafter, TTR) nationwide (142 facilities as of April 2026). In the final tournament in November, players will compete for the championship title with the prestigious 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course' (Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture), representing Japan, as the stage for the virtual round.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
For a long time, golf driving ranges in Japan have been considered 'places of preparation for playing a round on a course.' However, with the popularization of TTR equipped with ball flight measurement instruments, it has become possible to enjoy virtual play closer to a real course round even at the driving range. In the first tournament in 2025, the inaugural champion emerged from a 100-yard scale driving range in Fukuoka Prefecture. This embodied the tournament's concept that 'anyone can aim for the top, regardless of the facility size.'
In 2026, we aim to further expand these possibilities and establish a platform where a wide range of people, including those with no competitive experience, can aim to be the best in Japan right from the driving range, based on the new value that 'golf is not a sport only meant for the course.'
■ Features of TTR MASTERS
- Your usual driving range becomes the tournament venue as it is
There is no need for actual course reservations, travel, or round expenses. You can easily participate from the practice bay you are used to visiting.
- Unique game design not just about scores
Not only 'golf skill' but also 'TTR skill' holds the key. You can try again as many times as you like during the period.
- You can aim to be the champion from anywhere in the country
Qualifiers will be held three times each in four areas, and up to 1,200 people will advance to the finals. The chance is open to everyone, regardless of region or facility size.
- The stage for the finals is one of Japan's most prestigious courses
This year's finals will utilize the 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course,' which was added to TTR in March. Under the advice of the course, everything from the color of the sea to the shape of the trees was faithfully reproduced. Regardless of play experience, you can aim for the top on an admired stage where you can feel overwhelming reality.
■ Tournament Overview
Tournament Name
Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan
Sponsor
Sansan Inc.
Schedule
May, July, September 2026 (Qualifiers), November 2026 (Finals)
Venue
Golf driving ranges equipped with Toptracer Range nationwide: 142 facilities (As of the end of March 2026)
How to Participate
Register for the target event on the dedicated TTR app & log in at the practice bay, then play the corresponding mode/course (You can play as many times as you want with a single registration)
Prizes
We have prepared many luxurious prizes, such as a pair accommodation and play ticket for the 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course' for the annual champion, a 18-hole play ticket for the same course for the flying prize (90th place) associated with the 90th anniversary of the course's opening, and an 'invitation to play a round with professional golfer Mikiya Akutsu' selected by lottery from those who pass the qualifiers.
■ Implementation Period (4 times in total)
Spring Qualifiers: May 1, 2026 (Fri) - May 31, 2026 (Sun)
Approach Challenge Mode / Urna Golf Club
Summer Qualifiers: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)
Approach Challenge Mode / PGA National Champion Course
Autumn Qualifiers: September 1, 2026 (Tue) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)
Approach Challenge Mode / Fields Ranch East
Finals: November 2, 2026 (Mon) - November 30, 2026 (Mon)
Virtual Golf Mode / Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course
■ Entry Conditions
- Downloading the dedicated Toptracer Range app (free) and registering as a GDO Club member (free) are required to participate.
- Please participate in events in regions where you can actually visit the qualifiers.
- Separate registration is required for each of the May, July, and September qualifier events.
You can view the details of the event and the rankings from the special page below.
'Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan' Special Page
https://www.golfdigest.co.jp/ttr/event/260501/
About Golf Digest Online Inc. (GDO)
Embracing diversity and people
Last year's inaugural event provided a new play style to golfers nationwide and concluded with great success. In its second year, welcoming Sansan Inc. as a sponsor, the tournament will hold qualifiers at facilities equipped with 'Toptracer Range' (hereafter, TTR) nationwide (142 facilities as of April 2026). In the final tournament in November, players will compete for the championship title with the prestigious 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course' (Kawana, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture), representing Japan, as the stage for the virtual round.
■ Background and Purpose of the Event
For a long time, golf driving ranges in Japan have been considered 'places of preparation for playing a round on a course.' However, with the popularization of TTR equipped with ball flight measurement instruments, it has become possible to enjoy virtual play closer to a real course round even at the driving range. In the first tournament in 2025, the inaugural champion emerged from a 100-yard scale driving range in Fukuoka Prefecture. This embodied the tournament's concept that 'anyone can aim for the top, regardless of the facility size.'
In 2026, we aim to further expand these possibilities and establish a platform where a wide range of people, including those with no competitive experience, can aim to be the best in Japan right from the driving range, based on the new value that 'golf is not a sport only meant for the course.'
■ Features of TTR MASTERS
- Your usual driving range becomes the tournament venue as it is
There is no need for actual course reservations, travel, or round expenses. You can easily participate from the practice bay you are used to visiting.
- Unique game design not just about scores
Not only 'golf skill' but also 'TTR skill' holds the key. You can try again as many times as you like during the period.
- You can aim to be the champion from anywhere in the country
Qualifiers will be held three times each in four areas, and up to 1,200 people will advance to the finals. The chance is open to everyone, regardless of region or facility size.
- The stage for the finals is one of Japan's most prestigious courses
This year's finals will utilize the 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course,' which was added to TTR in March. Under the advice of the course, everything from the color of the sea to the shape of the trees was faithfully reproduced. Regardless of play experience, you can aim for the top on an admired stage where you can feel overwhelming reality.
■ Tournament Overview
Tournament Name
Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan
Sponsor
Sansan Inc.
Schedule
May, July, September 2026 (Qualifiers), November 2026 (Finals)
Venue
Golf driving ranges equipped with Toptracer Range nationwide: 142 facilities (As of the end of March 2026)
How to Participate
Register for the target event on the dedicated TTR app & log in at the practice bay, then play the corresponding mode/course (You can play as many times as you want with a single registration)
Prizes
We have prepared many luxurious prizes, such as a pair accommodation and play ticket for the 'Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course' for the annual champion, a 18-hole play ticket for the same course for the flying prize (90th place) associated with the 90th anniversary of the course's opening, and an 'invitation to play a round with professional golfer Mikiya Akutsu' selected by lottery from those who pass the qualifiers.
■ Implementation Period (4 times in total)
Spring Qualifiers: May 1, 2026 (Fri) - May 31, 2026 (Sun)
Approach Challenge Mode / Urna Golf Club
Summer Qualifiers: July 1, 2026 (Wed) - July 31, 2026 (Fri)
Approach Challenge Mode / PGA National Champion Course
Autumn Qualifiers: September 1, 2026 (Tue) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)
Approach Challenge Mode / Fields Ranch East
Finals: November 2, 2026 (Mon) - November 30, 2026 (Mon)
Virtual Golf Mode / Kawana Hotel Golf Course Fuji Course
■ Entry Conditions
- Downloading the dedicated Toptracer Range app (free) and registering as a GDO Club member (free) are required to participate.
- Please participate in events in regions where you can actually visit the qualifiers.
- Separate registration is required for each of the May, July, and September qualifier events.
You can view the details of the event and the rankings from the special page below.
'Toptracer Range MASTERS supported by Sansan' Special Page
https://www.golfdigest.co.jp/ttr/event/260501/
About Golf Digest Online Inc. (GDO)
Embracing diversity and people