[Supporting Next-Generation Golfers Challenging the World with English] Native Camp Continues English Learning Support for JGA National Team in FY2026
Native Camp Co., Ltd., which operates the unlimited online English conversation service 'Native Camp English Conversation,' announced that it will continue its English learning support for athletes and related personnel of the Japan Golf Association (JGA) National Team in FY2026, expanding the number of individuals supported. This initiative aims to enhance practical English communication skills required for international competitions and overseas expeditions.
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Native Camp Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Kunihiro Tanikawa), which operates the online English conversation service "Native Camp English Conversation" offering unlimited lessons, announced that it will continue its English learning support for athletes and related personnel belonging to the Japan Golf Association (JGA) National Team in FY2026, and will expand the number of individuals eligible for support.
This initiative aims to support the improvement of practical English communication skills required for international competitions and overseas expeditions.
■ Background of Sponsorship: The ability to "communicate in English" required on the international stage
Golf offers many opportunities for international competitions and overseas expeditions, requiring English communication not only in the competition itself but also in various situations such as local life, travel, interactions with officials, and media responses.
For athletes challenging the world, English proficiency is not just a language skill but a crucial ability to convey their thoughts and build trust with those around them. On the other hand, there is a challenge in continuing to study at a fixed time while concentrating on their sport.
Native Camp, as an online English conversation service offering unlimited lessons without the need for reservations, provides a flexible learning environment tailored to each athlete's practice and expedition schedule.
In FY2026, we will expand the number of supported individuals, providing more JGA National Team athletes and related personnel with the opportunity to hone the English communication skills necessary for the international stage. We will continue to support athletes challenging the world so that they can gain confidence in English communication.
■ Support Details
- Provide Native Camp's online English conversation lessons to JGA National Team athletes and related personnel.
- Expand the number of supported individuals in FY2026 to assist more athletes and related personnel with their English learning.
- Support the improvement of English communication skills anticipated for overseas expeditions and international competitions.
- Provide a learning environment where lessons can be taken at any time, according to the athletes' practice, travel, and expedition schedules.
- Support the improvement of English speaking and listening skills through practical conversation practice.
■ Comment from Mr. Craig Bishop, Head Coach, Japan Golf Association National Team
"I am very pleased and sincerely grateful to continue our language training partnership with Native Camp Co., Ltd. for a second year.
As a head coach working closely with the athletes on the field, I have seen firsthand their earnest efforts to communicate in English. Acquiring a language takes time, and significant visible changes may not yet be apparent. However, the current process of striving to convey their thoughts and feelings to foreign staff, including myself, is an extremely important step for their future.
For athletes competing on the world stage, the ability to communicate directly in English with tournament officials and international players is as indispensable as their golf skills. Thanks to Native Camp's continuous support, athletes can regularly engage with English and continue learning without fear of making mistakes.
Through this second year of initiatives, I strongly hope that the athletes will gradually master English, which will lead to confident play on the international stage and deeper connections with peers worldwide. We will continue to fully support their growth process into true global athletes."
■ About the Japan Golf Association (JGA)
The Japan Golf Association (JGA) was founded in October 1924 by representatives from seven clubs across Japan: Kobe, Negishi, Tokyo, Naruo, Maiko, Hodogaya, and Konan. In 1987, it was recognized as a public interest incorporated foundation by the Ministry of Education (now the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and in 1992, it rejoined the Japan Sport Association (now the Japan Sports Association). The following year, it became an associate member of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) and a full member in 2005. On April 1, 2012, it transitioned to a public interest incorporated foundation, striving for the development of Japanese golf. Internationally, it is a member of the International Golf Federation (IGF) and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC).
■ Features of Native Camp https://nativecamp.net/
1. Unlimited lessons with native speakers
2. Lessons available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, immediately
3. Accessible anywhere via PC, smartphone, or tablet
4. Instructors from over 140 countries worldwide
5. Rich teaching materials, including the Callan Method
6. NC×AI ALL-IN-O
This initiative aims to support the improvement of practical English communication skills required for international competitions and overseas expeditions.
■ Background of Sponsorship: The ability to "communicate in English" required on the international stage
Golf offers many opportunities for international competitions and overseas expeditions, requiring English communication not only in the competition itself but also in various situations such as local life, travel, interactions with officials, and media responses.
For athletes challenging the world, English proficiency is not just a language skill but a crucial ability to convey their thoughts and build trust with those around them. On the other hand, there is a challenge in continuing to study at a fixed time while concentrating on their sport.
Native Camp, as an online English conversation service offering unlimited lessons without the need for reservations, provides a flexible learning environment tailored to each athlete's practice and expedition schedule.
In FY2026, we will expand the number of supported individuals, providing more JGA National Team athletes and related personnel with the opportunity to hone the English communication skills necessary for the international stage. We will continue to support athletes challenging the world so that they can gain confidence in English communication.
■ Support Details
- Provide Native Camp's online English conversation lessons to JGA National Team athletes and related personnel.
- Expand the number of supported individuals in FY2026 to assist more athletes and related personnel with their English learning.
- Support the improvement of English communication skills anticipated for overseas expeditions and international competitions.
- Provide a learning environment where lessons can be taken at any time, according to the athletes' practice, travel, and expedition schedules.
- Support the improvement of English speaking and listening skills through practical conversation practice.
■ Comment from Mr. Craig Bishop, Head Coach, Japan Golf Association National Team
"I am very pleased and sincerely grateful to continue our language training partnership with Native Camp Co., Ltd. for a second year.
As a head coach working closely with the athletes on the field, I have seen firsthand their earnest efforts to communicate in English. Acquiring a language takes time, and significant visible changes may not yet be apparent. However, the current process of striving to convey their thoughts and feelings to foreign staff, including myself, is an extremely important step for their future.
For athletes competing on the world stage, the ability to communicate directly in English with tournament officials and international players is as indispensable as their golf skills. Thanks to Native Camp's continuous support, athletes can regularly engage with English and continue learning without fear of making mistakes.
Through this second year of initiatives, I strongly hope that the athletes will gradually master English, which will lead to confident play on the international stage and deeper connections with peers worldwide. We will continue to fully support their growth process into true global athletes."
■ About the Japan Golf Association (JGA)
The Japan Golf Association (JGA) was founded in October 1924 by representatives from seven clubs across Japan: Kobe, Negishi, Tokyo, Naruo, Maiko, Hodogaya, and Konan. In 1987, it was recognized as a public interest incorporated foundation by the Ministry of Education (now the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology), and in 1992, it rejoined the Japan Sport Association (now the Japan Sports Association). The following year, it became an associate member of the Japan Olympic Committee (JOC) and a full member in 2005. On April 1, 2012, it transitioned to a public interest incorporated foundation, striving for the development of Japanese golf. Internationally, it is a member of the International Golf Federation (IGF) and the Asia-Pacific Golf Confederation (APGC).
■ Features of Native Camp https://nativecamp.net/
1. Unlimited lessons with native speakers
2. Lessons available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, immediately
3. Accessible anywhere via PC, smartphone, or tablet
4. Instructors from over 140 countries worldwide
5. Rich teaching materials, including the Callan Method
6. NC×AI ALL-IN-O